I was 15 years old when I noticed the long shadows cast by the setting sun in late August. As I enjoyed the evening outdoors with my family, I appreciated the cool change to the air and quietly thought the shadows were beautiful. An awareness of nature set into place once more.
I see the long shadows as I write this morning. I am a few feet away from a southeast facing window. The shadows from the trees and other objects definitely make their stretch across the lawn.
I equate the long shadows to the changing of the seasons. A visual reminder that taps us on the shoulder, “Fall is coming.”
I found interesting sites as I did a search on the long shadows of August!
A winery called Long Shadows: http://www.longshadows.com/aboutlsv.aspx I do enjoy a small healthy glass of red wine most evenings. As I added wine to my evening regime, I crinkled up my nose at what seemed like bitterness. Now I am beginning to enjoy the difference in wineries and regions. Have I developed a nose and taste for it? Not yet.
A beautiful photography blog displaying an urban scene of the long shadows that I so love! http://www.capturethisphotography.com/2009/08/long-shadows.html I can just imagine a wonderful stroll!
And relating to love and aging: http://www.girltalkhome.com/blog/as-evening-shadows-advance A letter to think about.
And beautiful long shadows at sunrise: http://www.pbase.com/merriwolf/image/58729735 This photo makes me homesick for my grandparents. I loved to go on garden walks early in the morning. Cool air, dew everywhere, and quiet.
Long shadows, appreciating the advancing of the seasons.
Have a beautiful day!
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Wine? I haven’t gotten past grape juice. My parents made their own port wine for a while but I never cultivated a taste for wine or coffee.
Joanna, I was like a kid trying to take my very first sip of coffee when I started capping my evening with one glass of red wine a few months back. It was like drinking medicine. Eeewwiieee! I rather enjoy it now. 4-6 ounces and I am done, toot sweet.
Thought provoking post, ‘long shadows’ evokes all kinds of images , all seeming to hold something secret and important within. I seem to recall these words being used about certain literary personalities or characters too . ( Not to be confused with “Dark Shadows”)
The long shadows of late summer are giving way to Autumn, my favorite time of the year. Now I will be busy for awhile checking out the blogs you have just spotlighted Mary. Oh, by the way, I just used up one of the bars of soap I purchased from you. I have been washing my face with it and have decided I do not need fancy, shmancy stuff from the department store anymore because the goat milk soap is now my preference. Thanks!
Last night when the sun began to set I noticed the long shadows. Again, a reminder that the seasons are changing.
Kathy, I dropped my digital camera (twice on the same day) a few months back. My cell phone is on the fritz as well. I had to provide links instead of photos. I hope you enjoyed them.
Speaking of fancy shmancy…glad you are satisfied with the soap. I switch scents from time to time, but I will not be changing to commercial soaps again.