Photos of fall - the small things

Fall is well upon us here in CT; the air is cool and dry and the days are rapidly growing shorter.  Mystic actually gets a pretty decent showing as far as fall colors go, so I went on a photo shoot yesterday afternoon.  While most people think of the "big picture" fall landscape, I'm also drawn to the smaller happenings of fall and nature - things that I suspect most people never see.  Here are a select few photos from around my neighborhood.  All shots are hand-held and using auto settings (macro and landscape):

Seed release

f/8, ISO 360

The seeds of a spent vine await their turn to ride the breeze.

Last of the season

f/5.6, ISO 560

Normally a mid-summer flowering plant, this roadside chicory flower adds a small splash of blue to the fall.

Fall grass solo

f/5.6 , ISO 560

B/w conversion and pleasing bokah turn the terminal end of a strand of fall grass into a study of curves and reflected light, making it seem anything but ordinary.

Fall reflections

f/8, ISO 400

Perfectly still water gives a hint of the bright leaf colors from the tree above.

Berry branch

f/8  ISO 200

The colors and soft shapes in the background offer a nice frame for this strand of berries lit by late afternoon sun.

Maple leaf understudy

f/8, ISO 250

The underside of this maple leaf takes on an abstract form that is enhanced by the bright green background.