Tuesday, October 8, 2013

The Prime of Life...

I'm not sure what this sumac branch would think, but I think it is really beautiful.  With that gorgeous color, I think it's in the prime of its life.  It may feel like its days are numbered, however.  But, you know, I probably wouldn't have even noticed it in its green youth.



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17 comments:

Debbie said...

Gorgeous and oh so true!! You have an awesome eye for the beautiful!!

Stephanie said...

You are so right about this beauty. The colors are my favorite combination.

TexWisGirl said...

really nice! both photo and thought. :)

★MaRiBeL★ said...

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Feliz Semana... ★MaRiBeL★

Sylvia said...

Gorgeous capture, Barbara !
Love the colors and quote !
Nice week,
Sylvia

Brian King said...

Very artful! Great background colors!

kat from ky. said...

We have had a sweet spot of fall weather lately.(except for Sunday torrential rains!) I have really enjored your gift this fall. Thanks.

kat from ky. said...

We have had a sweet spot of fall weather lately.(except for Sunday torrential rains!) I have really enjored your gift this fall. Thanks.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

now the question is ... when will be "my prime" ... i wonder? i don't want to miss it, for sure. ( :

Pamela Gordon said...

Love your header, love the sumac leaf photo and love the quote. Well said.

amanda said...

I adore the sumac leaves in the fall. Good thoughts you leave us with here!

abrianna said...

It is lovely and a great quote too. Good reminder for us all.

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Suggestive picture.. Congrats and regards..

Nancy said...

What a neat observation Barb! Love that brilliant red.

Unknown said...

So lovely fall image you captured with your camera.

Have a nice day.

Unknown said...

Beautifully presented and interesting words...as a late bloomer myself, I agree!

FotoNaturalnie.blogspot.com said...

Yours photos are very colorful and sensitive and i like them. Greetings from Poland :)