I couldn't resist, so I declared "Leaf Week" and posted 7 pictures in 7 days. I'm curious. If you picked a favorite, which picture would you choose? If you were going to use one of these photos for a desktop photo, or as a picture you'd hang in your office, which would you choose?
Got a favorite? Which one? #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 or #7
The entire week was dedicated to changes. The leaves were changing. Our culture is changing. I decided I'd make some observations about how things have changed, so here's my observation for today:
If you're over 50 you probably already know that every kid graduating from High School this year grew up in a very different world from the culture of your childhood. They think tattoos are chic. They probably never used a card catalogue to find a book. They always knew the Evening News before the Evening News came on. They think condoms have always been advertised on television. They never had to "shake down" an oral thermometer. They've always navigated with the GPS satellite system and Ronald Reagan was president before they were even born. It's a different world my friend, and it's changing faster every day.
Psalm 1:2-3
But they delight in the law of the Lord,
meditating on it day and night.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.
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I love them all! As an MSU Forestry graduate, I've loved fall colors for so long. Thanks for your integrity.
Roger
Posted by: Roger Fairchild | November 11, 2011 at 07:14 AM
Photo 7 is my very favorite, although they were all unique and beautiful. I like #7 because of all the different hues and just the beauty of it. I love the gift God gives each fall when he displays his copper canopy for all of us to enjoy. This is my favorite time of year! Thanks Pastor Beeson for sharing your pics with us!
Posted by: Andrea Carr | November 11, 2011 at 07:57 AM
I agree with Roger and Andrea!Praise God for our ability and gift to see in color and that He chose to bring beauty to the changing of the seasons!
Posted by: James | November 11, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Number 2, followed by photos 5 and then 7. The subtle lighting, with the warm colors contrasted with the dark background, kept drawing me to number 2.
As an "over 50" it also served as a visual metaphor for how we're a bit worn and tattered after a life spent being productive, but still uniquely beautiful and hanging on to the branch with all we have. ;-)
Posted by: Ron S. | November 11, 2011 at 09:06 AM
I tried them all as desktop backgrounds, #5 worked the best and remains there, #2 was my favorite the longest though. as others say they are all great pictures thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: R W | November 11, 2011 at 09:56 AM
#5 is the best. Love the lighting in that one.
Posted by: Bill A | November 11, 2011 at 12:27 PM
#5 is my favorite! Its got depth, vibrant colors and is just plain awesome!
Posted by: Amber Cox | November 11, 2011 at 02:58 PM
My very favorite is #5 but #7 is a very close second. Thanks for bringing the beautiful fall colors into my home every day!
You are an amazing photographer!!
Would you do me a favor and do a week of winter snow/ice scenes like you have the leaves ones? I could send you a photo of a palm tree for your trouble. (:
Have a wonderful weekend dear brother. Love you!
Posted by: Becky Hunter | November 11, 2011 at 04:40 PM
My Favorite Photo is #5 - it just spoke to me the most! But they are all beautiful and you ARE an amazing photographer Pastor Mark! I love your observations on changes!
Talk about change ... I observed some changes as I walked in today to paint at the new Elkhart campus on Bristol St! The "big people" church has been totally transformed in the past few weeks and so have the "little people" spaces! So exciting!!! And the changes that have been made there at GCC-E are about to change and transform the lives of so many! It's great to see what God is doing there - and that so many are joining Him!
Posted by: judy dillon | November 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM
I liked the #7 picture best, but loved them all! I'm not good with changes, but I appreciate the changing seasons. Not everyone gets that where they live. I wonder what THAT means, spiritually!
Posted by: Julie Gilleand | November 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM
#7. It's kind of like fireworks. The 4th of July is a very stressful holiday for me because I know I will never see ALL the fireworks. I have to choose one place to be, whether that's in person or watching on TV, and I have to miss every other firework show in the world, which doesn't sit well with me. This year, however, I stood on the top of a tall building and had a 360 view of every firework show in Coral Springs. My heart was very full and, for the first time, I felt satisfied on the 4th of July. This picture kind of gives me that feeling - I like seeing the greater whole that all the smaller parts make. Fun game!
Posted by: Elle White | November 13, 2011 at 03:03 PM
#5 is my favorite. The lighting and the contrast of the yellow leaves is beautiful to me. It is definitely crazy how fast times are changing. My son recently looked at me like I was crazy when I pulled out the phone book to find a number. He said people do not use those any more as he found the number on his phone quicker than I found it in the book. Oh my!
Posted by: Mary Teeter | November 13, 2011 at 09:28 PM
I loved #7. Enjoyed your thoughts about change.
Posted by: Shane | November 15, 2011 at 04:04 PM
I pick #7 and agree with your sister about the ice photos, I could send you a picture of, ah...beautiful Granger, In. snow covered...but then the appreciation just wouldn't be the same as a palm tree. Thanks for being who you are. It's an honor to know you.
Posted by: A.Zachary | November 15, 2011 at 06:59 PM
my favorite is number 7 however number 1 is a close second! :) love that brilliant green with bits of color trying to show itself.
Posted by: Sheri | December 27, 2011 at 02:10 PM