Who can resist taking pictures of Fall foliage? The leaves of trees catch our attention throughout their life cycle, but they are perhaps most beautiful at the end of life. They can be captivating even after falling to the ground. I wonder what evolutionary advantage that might confer? Hey, let's not overthink things here. Maybe it is just a gift. Quick, grab your camera before the wind ruins the composition.
In this case, as I often do, I reached for the Rolleiflex SL66, the 80 mm lens, and a roll of Ektar 100. Note to self: always have a roll or two of Ektar around in the Fall.
In contrast to leaves, flowers tend to be at their peak before they are cut, and that is no particular mystery. For a small sliver of the population, dead flowers are also beautiful, but in a different way. These dried roses were dimly lit by window light and an exposure of 1 minute was required for this photograph. Again, the SL66 was used, paired with the 80 mm lens. This was shot on expired Kodak Verichrome Pan (a 125 speed film that preceded Plus X).
