Holding On to Autumn A Glimpse of Gold and Orange in Montgomery
by Jeff Folger
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Holding On to Autumn A Glimpse of Gold and Orange in Montgomery
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Jeff Folger
Medium
Photograph - Art Creations
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From above, the dirt path winds its way through the forest of Montgomery, Vermont, like a narrow ribbon cutting through the thick woods. It’s early dawn on a mid-October morning, and the sun has just cleared the surrounding hills, casting a soft golden light across the landscape. The once-vibrant canopy of fall colors has thinned, with many trees now standing bare, their white, skeletal branches reaching skyward like ghostly fingers. The path below, with its rough and uneven texture, appears weathered, blending naturally with the earthy tones of the forest floor.
Not all of autumn’s beauty has vanished, however. Scattered throughout the woods, some oak trees cling stubbornly to their greenish leaves, while patches of bright golden and orange foliage still hang on in other parts. The air is crisp and still, and the forest exudes a sense of quiet anticipation. The occasional rustle of a leaf drifting lazily to the ground serves as a reminder that the season is in transition, teetering between the last breath of fall and the impending arrival of winter.
One tree stands out amidst the fading forest, a fiery mixture of orange and yellow leaves, still vibrant against the muted backdrop. It seems to defy the encroaching barrenness around it, its branches holding on to the last remnants of fall. There’s a sense that this tree, steadfast and enduring, is waiting for winter’s first snowfall, ready to transform into a glowing beacon of color beneath a blanket of white. It’s a beautiful yet fleeting moment in Montgomery, as the land prepares for the next chapter in its seasonal cycle.
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September 12th, 2024
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