Here in the Northern Hemisphere, specifically Eastern Washington, summer’s end is upon us.
A sure sign of the end of summer is the wildfires and subsequent smoke in the air. The two big wildfires near Spokane are in reasonable containment at this writing.
Hints of Autumn
Something about the dry foliage and dusty, hazy skies signals that summer is waning and Autumn is closing in quickly.
“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.” – Raquel Franco
Once the chill begins here in Eastern Washington, Annas Hummingbirds begin their migration south by the end of August.
“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple.” – J.K. Rowling
Hints of Spring
For my fellow bloggers living in the southern hemisphere, spring is closing in! There is a certain joy in watching the Earth re-awaken just as there is in the inevitable journey into Autumn and Winter. Both of these times of year are reasons to celebrate.
Hints of Another Road Trip
Speaking of wildfires earlier, you may remember that my dad and step-mom were nearly burned out of their home in September last year. In three weeks, my brothers and I are helping them move to Arizona from the Sierra Nevada foothills. We have a two-day drive from Spokane to Sacramento, then two more days moving them from their home to Arizona. Then we have to drive back. It will be worth it to ensure they will be safe. And closer to the rest of the family.
“There is something deep within us that sobs at endings. Why, God, does everything have to end? Why does all nature grow old? Why do spring and summer have to go?”
~ Joe L. Wheeler
Inspiring Photo Challenges This Week
Each week I find inspiration from my fellow bloggers’ photo challenges. I enjoy incorporating these into my Sunday Stills weekly themes.
- Cee’s Flower of the Day
- Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge: Corvids
- Johnbo’s CellPic Sunday
- Lens-Artists: Primary Colors
Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Reminders
The Sunday Stills weekly-themed photo challenge is easy to join. You have all week to share and link your post.
- Remember to title your blog post a little differently than mine.
- Please create a new post for the theme or link a recent one.
- Entries for this theme can be posted all week.
- Tag your post “Sunday Stills.”
- Don’t forget to create a pingback to this post so that other participants can read your post.
- I also recommend adding your post’s URL to the comments.
- You have all week to link your post!
This Week’s Featured Bloggers
Sunday Stills is a wonderful community of bloggers, poets, and photographers who desire to connect with one another. Below are this week’s links from bloggers who shared their photos of summer’s end, and hints of autumn and spring. I add these all week as new links are posted.
- YOUR BLOG’S NAME GOES HERE…
- Always Write
- Between the Lines
- Bushboys World
- Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
- Cee’s Photo Challenges
- The Day After
- Deb’s World
- Denyse’s Words and Pics
- Equipoise Life
- Flights of the Soul
- Gfpacificbee’s Insights & Photography
- Graham’s Island
- Hugh’s Views and News Image shared in comments
- Quaint Revival
- LadyLee Manila
- Light Words
- Loving Life
- Philosophy Through Photography
- Robbie’s Inspiration
- Stevie Turner
- This is Another Story
- Two Trails One Road
- Whippet Wisdom
- Willow Dot
Please visit my Sunday Stills Photo Challenge page for the latest updates to September’s and October’s weekly themes.
I am taking a blog break starting September 1st but will be back for the monthly color challenge on September 10th. I’m dealing with a LOT of logistics and paperwork, and quite frankly, the Labor Day holiday falls on that weekend, and I could use a short break.
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