Friday, September 16, 2011

Almost Fall - Full Moons, Blazing Sunrises & Spiced Cider

In just one week it will be the official start of fall. However, here in Kentucky we've been getting some promises of cooler weather already like this morning's starting temp of around 51 degrees. So, never mind those days earlier in the week when it was just plain hot and summery. I think it's time to do some fall things:

Like trying to get a good photo of the brilliant harvest moon--which is no easy feat for a novice photographer. This is a best effort, using my Canon SX130 IS set in "low light" mode:


Then this morning at 7:15 a.m. the sky was a blazing red for about 10 minutes. Just time to grab the camera, set it on "super vivid" and get this shot of the sun coming up behind the trees. What's the old saying--"Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." Hope that means we'll have rain before long--good reading weather.


Finally, yesterday I was in our local Paul's Fruit Market and spotted the first apple cider from Huber's Orchard & Winery. That, along with the cool temps this morning, called for making spiced apple cider. It's easy. Just simmer 1/2 gal. of cider with the juice and peel of a lemon and orange, 2 sticks cinnamon, 1 T whole cloves about 30 minutes--or until the house smells delicious. Enjoy hot with your favorite book or movie.
Keep your camera handy and be on the lookout for signs of fall. It's just around the corner.

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8 comments:

  1. SayreSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    That sounds wonderful... I love cider weather!

    Good job on teh moon shot. Z and I tried and tried to shoot the moon and just got blurry spots in black, no matter what settings we tried.

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  2. Jan n JerSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Wow I love those shots Faye...I think taking a shot through trees really adds to the photo. The hot spiced cider sounds delish...I will have to write down the recipe.
    Our temps are chilly here too...Jer n I are going to break in our new chiminea tonite..do I hear a blog post!!! LOL

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  3. Jan n JerSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Faye here is a link for a free PS work session by Kim Klassen...she explains things in a simple easy
    way. Plus sign up for her free textures too!
    http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/

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  4. FayeSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    janis-thanks! I had seen several references to Kim Klassen's tutorials but didn't know how to get there. Playtime!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Love the view of the trees! Apple cider...yum!

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  6. Living LifeSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    You know it Faye! I am surely ready for Fall! I love this time of year and ready for a change in scenery! I love taking my camera with me when I go for walks in the woods.

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  7. Jan n JerSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Faye...I left you an award over on my blog...hope you will come over and grab it! :)

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  8. ari_1965September 20, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Very nice harvest moon photo. Well done.

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