JPG: Photos: "Right in Front of Me the Whole Time!" by Richard Knight

Right in Front of Me the Whole Time!

Hot! In Photo Challenge: Orange

by Richard Knight

Uploaded 24 Oct 2009 — 32 favorites

[From My Front Porch]

I did not plan to enter anything in this category because there is usually nothing "orange" in my daily routine.

Instead, when it comes to fall foliage, I admire the magnificent shots that our JPG colleagues from Eastern Canada, New England, the Atlantic States, East Tennessee, and elsewhere upload for our enjoyment. (We know who they are!)

This morning, I went outside to pick up the newspaper from my front steps and something caught my attention: Orange! Straight ahead!

We have lived in our house for 27 years, but I don't think I ever realized that this old maple tree "went orange" in the fall.

I'd much rather be writing about old buildings, bridges, roads, and JPG "moments," and I usually do not upload every day, but I thought I would go ahead and share this with the cohort.

Unfortunately, the leaves are way past their peak. But, I will be ready next year!

45 responses

JOE FAILK gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Great fall shot!
Kathleen Mercado said (24 Oct 2009):
Lovely shot Richard!

And, Happy Saturday Football to you friend:) K
Karin Burton said (24 Oct 2009):
Photography truly opens up the eyes, ay? Beautiful view.
dp * said (24 Oct 2009):
Nice and congratulations on the realization. " Can't see the forest for the trees" . I have that same problem, LOL ! dp
Sheila Floyd-Evans gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Kudos, Dick!
Chris Sanford gave props (24 Oct 2009):
That's a beauty, Richard!
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (24 Oct 2009):
WOW, that is sooo interesting about not waking up to that tree for all those years. Great shot of a fabulous tree and home, Dick! Don't ya love it when things like that happen?!
david ong gave props (24 Oct 2009):
i can related to that, very nice 'discovery' Richard!
Lynda Jeffers gave props (24 Oct 2009):
This is a beautiful tree pic, I love this time of year!
Llorenç Rosanes gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Gorgeous 'fall' tree!
Jüri Vissak gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Cool find! Well done.
Joerg Schlagheck gave props (24 Oct 2009):
There you go.. perfect entry!
John Linton gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Rockin' JPG's Theme Park.
diana anderson gave props (24 Oct 2009):
funny the things you miss in daily routine.
elfriede fulda gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Sometimes the nicest things are right in front of our eyes,,and this one is lovely,,,wonderful entry
daniele castellucchio gave props (24 Oct 2009):
excellent comp and colors!
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (24 Oct 2009):
It is still a great orange! YOu just never know when inpiration is gonna stike!
Susan Littlefield gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Dude....ya gotta get out more!!!! There's all sorts of stuff like that around. Now I'm wondering if Linda hasn't been the one retrieving the morning paper every day!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (24 Oct 2009):
What a gorgeous tree!! Sometimes we become so accustomed to the things we see everyday that we stop seeing them. Now you will always be aware of the stages of this magnificent tree. A beautiful entry, Dick.
Andrea Petersen gave props (24 Oct 2009):
That's what I like about photography...It opens the eyes and all the senses to God's good earth. You have a magnificent tree waiting to be noticed and a beautiful house as well...Lots of windows to see out of and to wash:)
Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Beautiful serendipity Dick......!!!
Mary Brown gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Yes, photography does open our eyes! That tree was just waiting for you. Great shot.
Litz Go gave props (24 Oct 2009):
I think I have to agree with Susan's comment. Now you made me think if you ever look up while picking up the newspaper.hehehehe!! I could imagine you like those in the movies, guy in pajama, go out, pick up the newspaper, look right into the news and go back inside the house. Great theme entry, by the way. I will look forward to your next year photo of this tree. RV!
Christopher J Chalk gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Lovely deciduous ORANGE tree Dick! Who gets to rack the leaves :)
eithne mythen gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Sometimes we can't see the wood for the trees, and what a fabulous tree this is..
Michael Ball gave props (25 Oct 2009):
I can really relate to your story! It's always something that's right in front of my nose. :) Great shot and entry!
timothy wombold gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Beautiful shot
John Tanner gave props (25 Oct 2009):
better late then never my friend ,great shot!!
Regenia Brabham gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Often, what we are looking for, is right in front of us. This is a magnificent tree and a terrific shot.
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Yes we do :) amazing color and lighting Richard!!
Linda Houghton gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Sometimes it is easy to miss the simplist things - When photography is our passion it will open our eyes to see things we have missed before
Aloha Montgomery gave props (25 Oct 2009):
So glad you discovered your orange opportunity!
Zerina Phillip gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Wonderful for the season. Great entry.
Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Stunning! I wonder if those limbs would hold a cow...
Joy B gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Gorgeous shot!
JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Isn't that like most things---colourful capture
Rob Roy gave props (28 Oct 2009):
AWEsome!! My vote!!
Tori Lindo gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Pretty...Orange!
Paul Bate gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Beautiful
Bonnie King gave props (28 Oct 2009):
very nice!!
Latrenia Bryant gave props (30 Oct 2009):
Daaang that's a view fron your porch!? Can my son and I move in??? lol.. I wouldn't mind seeing that this season :)
Donald Garrett gave props (1 Nov 2009):
So glad you shared this!! Sounds like an epiphany. Gorgeous tree (and the house ain't bad either!).
Vicky Abrams-Ogg gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Beautiful!!
Loree McComb gave props (7 Nov 2009):
you need to look up once in awhile instead of searching for the paper - if this is the view you have from your house, can I move in? WOW
Michael Griffey gave props (8 Nov 2009):
That is something truly wonderful to look at every day - great capture Richard!