I know that these fall leaves may look vibrant, but overall, the fall foliage in Atlanta seemed to be duller this year and spectacular specimens were harder to find. Colleagues have told me that lots of rain can do that to the colors.
I noticed that many of the leaves seemed to be more opaque and they blocked the sun’s rays more. If the sun can’t get through the leaves, the color will not show as vibrantly. I could be wrong, but that’s what my eyes were seeing.
If Darth Vader drove a car on earth, it would probably be this. At first I was afraid to get near “Satan’s Hot Rod”. I had once seen it lay down a smokey burn mark in the parking lot when “the accelerator got stuck on the floor mat”. (Struve, save that excuse for the fuzz.)
The fall foliage was particularly beautiful with the afternoon sun backlighting it. We snapped a few shots before the sun blinked out. Check out the photos here: Subaru WRX STI Photo Gallery
While out shooting cool Fall foliage, I met an another photo- grapher who works in my business park. She was out doing the same thing I was. I noticed that she was wearing great Fall colors and I could not resist asking her to stand in for a few informal portraits.
This year’s display of fall colors seemed to be hit or miss. Many trees went quickly from dull brown to no leaves at all. But, every so often I stumbled across a few stellar performers. Like they say, it is better to burn out, than fade away.
A new era has begun for me. Last March I finally stopped being stubborn and bought a car to replace my aging, but trustworthy 1994 Acura Integra. I drove that car for over 11 years and we had many trips and adventures together. Not to mention a few tickets. Ah, the memories.
My new car is an improvement on the old one… It is a 2005 Acura RSX Type S. It is very similar to my old car except, much nicer, faster, better built and kids don’t point at and laugh anymore. I can finally get some respect on the streets. This still does not prevent my car from getting dinged in parking lots. I guess some things never change.
My neighbor wanted to buy my old car to play with it. I can visit it any time that I want to, but mysteriously, I never have.
