I wanted to mark the Autumnal Equinox with an appropriate image but struggled to find an outdoors image which was just right. Although there were signs of Autumn in August and early September: changing light levels; chilly winds; and grey skies, Summer seems to have suddenly made a return.
Temperatures are holding up very well – the Met Office is predicting temps in the mid 70s for the weekend – and we haven’t had any frosts as yet in Southern England. Therefore, vegetation is staying pretty green overall.
I’ve chosen instead, an indoors image which continues one of my Spring and Summer themes: cereal crops. I took this photograph whilst at the Japanese-style gardens last month. Within the grounds were a couple of barns, one of which had been completely renovated by Master Craftsmen. I liked the way this hayloft had been illuminated by soft golden lighting and how the ears of wheat can be seen.
The Lantern Room 
lovely warm colours -good choice m!
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Thank you Sheila! It was a difficult choice today but the colours and those Wheat ears won out!
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This works just fine! I posted a lighter version of grass, too.
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Thank you Sandy! Ah – I will come and have a look. It’s strange to be marking the start of Autumn in the midst of a resurgence of Summer! I’m not complaining though 🙂
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amazing lighting 🙂
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Thank you Nigel. It’s nice and warm – reminds me of the glow of a nice wood fire.
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The colors and the lighting are great–I do like the warm colors of fall.
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Thank you Terry! Yes – the colours of fall are lovely; so warm and relaxing.
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Nice colour & lighting. Great work.
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Thank you Graham. It was a beautiful barn – the attention to detail was amazing. I wish I’d taken more photographs of it now. Many thanks for your visit and kind comments.
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Looks great–warm and cozy, just what is needed to enjoy fall weather, when it finally arrives. It was close to 100 degrees here in Bakersfield today, so it does not quite feel like fall yet–but soon. I am anxious for the weather changes–and your photo gives me hope.
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Thank you Patti. Gosh – 100 degrees; is that normal for this time of year where you live? I must admit, it does feel strange to be posting an Autumnal-type shot when it feels like Summer here at the moment but I do like to mark special dates in the calendar.
The first frosts will herald the big change and with October on the horizon it shouldn’t be too far off.
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It’s beautiful. 🙂
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Thanks Hallysann! Wouldn’t it be great to have a Wheat ceiling in the house 🙂
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Wonderful shot. Truly bathed in gold.
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Thank you Calvin! I think this is another shot I’ll pin up once Winter arrives!
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Lovely light, Meanderer! A great choice for the Equinox. We’ve suddenly had some summer-like temperatures again, too.
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Thank you farmhouse stories. I was ready for Autumn last month when the weather started to change but with this sudden reversion to Summer-like temperatures I’m thrown a bit! Enjoying it though!
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Oh wow, the warm golden light you captured here is simply astonishing. Love it!
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Thanks very much CV! The whole barn was so beautiful. One can imagine a wonderful Autumn barn dance in there with gingham tablecloths and cider!
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That’s nice, a loverly picture. FATman
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Thank you Adrian! If I could feature Wheat ears in every image, I would 🙂
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