Some of my favorite photos of the boys that I have are in fall leaves. Every year I think to myself that I really need to take them, and then fall is practically over before it happens. But, so far, I have had really good luck with how they have turned out.
2006
2007
2008
2009
So now I feel that it is an official tradition, I am paranoid that I am going to miss the opportunity. (Last year I waited until early November, and when there was finally a sunny day, the park we went to had a huge lawn-mower-turned-leaf-vacuum driving around stealing the last few leaves of the season!)
So when I saw some changing leaves today, I panicked. I gave the boys their official sweaters (yes, I know the boys will probably hate me for making them wear these when they are older and looking back on their photos – but I think they look cute in them now – so I am making them wear them anyway, but thank you for your concern.) Then I paced, waiting as long as I could for better evening light. I was too worried that the sun would turn into showers and finally left.
Unfortunately, when I drove to the spot where I have always taken photos in past years, there were approximately four leaves on the ground. I looked around and realized that most of the trees were still green.
I guess I haven’t missed the opportunity.
We drove around on a leaf hunt anyway (as I had greatly talked up the event – focusing on leaf throwing over photo opportunity) and the monkeys were insisting we find some.
The lighting is bright, and casts lots of shadows. But, the boys had lots of fun, so I will call it a success.
And try again in three weeks at our favorite spot.
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