When we think of spring and photography, we usually think about all of the wonderful and colorful blooms that burst forth in our neighborhood. It is truly beautiful and I take as many photos of flowers in spring as I can.
But some years back, I also noticed that trees had a unique quality during the leafing process. As they initially set their seeds, they assume autumn-like hues for a very short period of time.
They can appear red, orange and yellow with a translucent quality that is very conducive to photography. The film photograph in this article, which appears at first glance to be taken in October, was actually taken in April 2000!
So while you're out getting your spring flower photographs, why not take a second look at the trees?
After all, they only change colors TWICE a year!
Photo: Deer browsing in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park courtesy of SmokyPhotos.com.
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I've heard fall colors on the leaves a second spring summer before as the brilliant hues are visual fireworks and a second chance to remind everyone there are four seasons that all support each other. Good images.
As always, absolutely beautiful...I didn't know this about trees and will definitely start paying more attention to our spring left changes!
Richard, I noticed this yesterday as I was driving into my subdivision. I immediately thought about fall. The squirrels are all out digging up the flower beds. It must be Spring.
I believe I have an inner Druid so I am drawn to photos of trees... I am looking at spring trees in a different light this year because I am trying to take photos NOW. Last night on a walk (without a camera or a phone) I noticed the trees and not just those that are flowering.
Andrew..
There are indeed four seasons...this year we've had enough rain for everything to be really beautiful! Thanks for the comment.
Susan...
I noticed it many years ago in a photo I took at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain GA. Everyone asked why O mixed a fall photo in with the blooming azaleas. Guess what? It wasn't! THX
Michael...
I had squirrels dig up ALL of my Dutch Hyacinth bulbs. Those rascals! Thanks, as always!
Hi Richard ~ Who knew?! An amazing photograph - the trees for sure - but all those deer - what a beautiful sight. I love trees in all seasons - the bare branches are mesmerizing and once I started really paying attention to the branch patterns I minded the seasonal loss of leaves a bit less.
Liz
Richard - the whole year is filled with photo ops. Great shot. I went previewing some properties yesterday, my wife came with me so we took her car (get's 30 mpg). Of course I left both my cameras in my truck and missed dozens of great opportunities.
Richard, my wife and I often comment on how the leaves get their 'summer' color. The spring hues do vary greatly.
Richard, I love that about spring. I am carrying my camera around with me to get just that. Right now the branches are showing faint hints of different colors, each passing day will bring more pronounced color until the leaves burst forth.
Great picture, as always! Georgia is a beautiful place for sure, gives you all the material you need!
Like you, I feel trees are give a great setting and set the pace for the seasons. Some of my favorite shots are those with a magnificent tree in the background. Nice reminder to step back and look at the whole picture rather than just isolating a single flower.
Thanks for a new view on spring photography!
Hey Richard,
Funny you should write about this...sitting at my desk in my home office, I was looking at the red maples in my front yard and took notice to the color of the newly sprouted leaves. I did take notice that they were almost the same color as they are in fall...only not so vibrant. Your posts are always timely!
Thanks!
Hi Richard, I was noticing that last week, the red and yellow dogwood branches are beautiful this time of year...they're really not trees, but bushes that grow in low lying places by the creeks and lakes. Your photo is gorgeous -- as always!
Maureen...
And the spring greens are so varied and beautiful too! It's a great time of year! THX.
Liz...
And the colors of the barks can vary greatly ...and just add a little snow and they're gorgeous! Thanks.
Mike...
It just drives me crazy when I see a shot and don't have a camera ... or forget to put the battery in the camera! Yikes.
Richard, the changing colors of the leaves is one of the many reason to love the east.
Bill...
And like fall, it doesn't last very long! Thanks, my friend.
Andrea...
And even when the leaves appear, all of the shades of green are so beautiful! THX
Connie...
I am a tree lover, that's what draws me to the Smokies! More species of trees in the park than on the entire continent of Europe! Thanks again, for the comment.
I am with you on this . The colors in spring often , sometimes in muted , some times isn spectacular ways mirror the beauty of fall
Richard, We see this every year and fail to realize or truly see what we are looking at. My first thought was WOW a deer grazing with the cows and thinking this was an Autumn photo.
Thank you sir for helping me see a different side of nature and its beauty.
What a beautiful photo! I've never noticed that before.....I'll have to look a little closer.
Richard - I spent about 4 years working out at Lawrence Labs and Sandia Labs in Livermore. The route I took driving in had dozens of photo ops everyday but I could not carry a camera in the car, or else risk getting arrested when I drove into the sites. One morning driving in, there were horses grazing in a pasture, but there was about 15" of ground fog all tinted by the rising sun. No matter how many times I went back, I was never able to reproduce that morning.
Hey Richard, Spring is my second favorite by a very close margin behind Fall. I always appreciate your perspective and photographs. ...bery inspring
Bo
Richard... nice post, and I always love your photos. I too love the first hints of spring showing up in trees. When they just begin to leaf, the greens around here are so vibrant in the Northwest. I also love the grass after it's had just a day of warming in the sunshine. It's almost neon green. It's inspiring to see life renewed and poking up in a sea of muted winter shades. The cycle starts again and I love beginnings.
thanks...
Rene'
Richard: I had never realized the similarities. And I can't believe that photograph was taken in the spring. Wow!
We notice it in our back yard but it is short lived but quite colorful.
Richard, I like that Autumn in reverse thought for Spring. Our red buds go pink then green, our Bradford Pears go white then green. Very cool.