Subtle Signs of Fall

Down here in the Deep South there's not much in the way of stiking fall color, with the possible exception of yard ornamentals and a few scattered indigenous species. The cypress however can present some pretty interesting tones of color, and a bit later the foliage turns into pleasing shades of burnt umber before falling from the trees in the dead of winter. This is in the same location as my last at Lake Martin. It is well known for its avian imagery opportunities, but it also has a few pretty interesting landscape opportunities like this one. Shot last Saturday as the first warm, sweet light was creeping over the trees on the east. The cypress had begun to turn that tawny shade they do every fall. I got a few decent comps in the area, but only a few brief minutes afterward the sweet light gave way to overcast. Larger image included.

Olympus E-5 ZD14-54 @17, ISO 100 f7.1 -0.3EV