Thursday, September 1, 2011

A Farewell to Summer

Green Acres Canoe and Kayak, near Whitewater River, Harrison, Ohio  © Doug Hickok


As August ends and September begins, we start saying our farewells to Summer. In the U.S. this is especially so after Labor Day weekend. We say farewell to family vacations, long weekend getaways, and lingering evenings of ease & relaxation. Farewell to sun & fun, and cooling off in the refreshing waters of rivers, lakes and seas. Farewell to you, lazy, idyllic Summer.

Though perhaps I glorify you too much. Mostly, you have been too hot, too dry and too stormy. Call me fickle, but I'm ready for a taste of sweet Autumn.



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25 comments:

  1. KalaSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Beautiful composition Doug. I will miss summer myself - probably because our Chicago winters are far too long.

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  2. cieldequimperSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Lovely shot. But there are still 20 something days of summer!

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  3. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Beautifully framed image ....

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  4. JoeSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    A fantastic play of light on these kayaks.

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  5. Joop ZandSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Lovely shot....nice colors, light and composition.

    greetings, Joop

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  6. London CallerSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Autumn is one of my favourite seasons. :)
    Are you planning to take some foliage photos in New England this year?

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  7. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Very beautyful Composition, Doug! I like it:-)

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  8. DomLOrthaSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Nice composition with beautiful shiny colors. Well done!
    Have a nice day.

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  9. Kathryn DycheSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Beautiful sunlit shot. The summer has been brutal her in North VA so I'm ready for Fall. Bring it on. :0)

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  10. OlaSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    oh no, I do not want to say good bye to summer:)

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  11. fabrizioSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    fantastic simplicity but extraordinary photo, perfect soft light

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  12. Luis GomezSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Great shot Doug! Really beautiful.

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  13. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    It's summer all year round here in Malaysia. Never have to say goodbye!

    Duncan In Kuantan

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  14. A.BarlowSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Nice shot man. And Nooo. Sept 1st always depresses. It means summer is ending. :(

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  15. georgeSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    OK Mr Fickle you are.

    For all photographers - and farmers - it's either too cloudy, too sunny, too early, too late, too hot, too cold. But you manage beautifully.

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  16. franzSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    you've described this mood of seasonal change very well here, doug, both in words and with your picture! personally, i wouldn't mind if summer stayed on a bit longer, but i'm looking forward to fall as well!

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  17. RandySeptember 1, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Wonderful post Doug. But like you I am so ready for Fall.

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  18. Marius BarbuSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I like it very much!

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  19. Traveling HawkSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    The right image to dog this, Doug! I am hoping to see the Indian summer days too.

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  20. Theys RolandSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Excellent picture,Doug

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  21. harrySeptember 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    The waning light on the colorful and cury kayaks makes a nice image.

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  22. ChristopherSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    It sounds like your summers are truly lovely Doug. Mine are scorched earth and smog--can't wait for them to end out here. Perfect shot to say your goodbyes with though!

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  23. yzSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    great light and framing

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  24. BethArrSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    no season is more beautiful than the autumn
    so... well comeback wonderful, warm and colorful
    days.
    lovely words in farewell discourse :-)
    and of course AMAZED ME you photo.

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  25. rianSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    if not for the humidity, i'm perfectly fine with summer.. but yep, i'm definitely looking forward to the change in season.. nice shot.. :)

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