Fall reflections

So many people drive to New England or, locally, to the Shenandoah Mountains to see scenery transformed by autumn's vibrant colors.  As much as I love to travel, I also delight in finding beautiful fall foliage close to home.  I took these photos at a pond about a mile from my home. 

I have learned to view the world with an eye toward photography, recognizing details like quality and direction of light, composition, and background (including the appearance of the sky).  Last Friday, when I drove a familiar route home, I glanced at the pond along the way.  Upon seeing the glass-smooth water, beginnings of foliage color change, and the morning sun angle, I felt compelled to go home, grab my camera, and head to the pond to take photos.  These are the results! 

105 mm macro/telephoto lens

18-55mm zoom lens; wide-angle setting, polarizer filter

18-55mm zoom lens; medium setting, polarizer filter

18-55mm zoom lens; medium setting, polarizer filter