Autumn Haiku

A haiku to celebrate this gorgeous and sunny autumn day.


  © 2010 Meri Arnett-Kremian. All rights reserved.




the trees shimmering,
hanging upside down, water
reflecting branches

Comments

Matty said…
My goodness, that is color at it's best. Beautiful autumn picture.
October 16, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Anonymous said…
i miss the seasonal changes in nature. much as i enjoy the warmth and the beaches here, i long for the autumn colours and the cold snowy winters.
October 16, 2010 at 9:56 PM
raji said…
this is really incredible .gud colors ..
October 16, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Jinksy said…
A photographic feast hand in hand with matching haiku... :)
October 17, 2010 at 1:40 AM
Ruth said…
An amazing abstract painting by nature, and your skill.

And nice to see an autumn haiku!
October 17, 2010 at 6:14 AM
Unknown said…
Hello Meri,
Thanks so much for coming by.

OHMYDOGNESS!Such lovely paintings and pictures:)
we just love them. your writings are very lyrical...
wags, Buddy n Ginger
October 17, 2010 at 6:52 AM
Coloring Outside the Lines said…
Sweet picture & haiku, Meri. Thanks for sharing.
October 17, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Anne-Ma said…
De belles couleurs d'automne et un beau reflet. Beautiful.
October 17, 2010 at 1:06 PM
~JarieLyn~ said…
Stunning picture. I like how you processed it. I like the poem too.
October 17, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Unknown said…
Excellent treatment of this photo. Looks like a painting.

My entry is herer
October 17, 2010 at 3:52 PM
rebecca said…
i want to JUMP into this beauty and colour!!!!


xoxoxoxox,
rebecca
October 17, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Anonymous said…
Stunning color and words to match : )
October 17, 2010 at 6:57 PM
Noelle Clearwater said…
Meri,
this is just Amazingly luscious and beautiful yellow reflective light! I agree with Rebecca! I am ready to take a nosedive into that color. Beautiful haiku to match!
xo,
Noelle
October 17, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Jennifer said…
Meri, I love the fluid color of your photo. Thank you for stopping by to say hi - you jarred my out of my lull!
October 18, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Anonymous said…
I came by way of Pieces of D's blog...and I'm so glad I popped in for a visit!

your photos and all the colours in them just sing brilliance.....sweet poetry too!

come by and visit any time!

ciao bella

CREATIVE CARMELINA
October 18, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Anonymous said…
I came by way of Pieces of D's blog...and I'm so glad I popped in for a visit!

your photos and all the colours in them just sing brilliance.....sweet poetry too!

come by and visit any time!

ciao bella

CREATIVE CARMELINA
October 18, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Kim Mailhot said…
what glorious yellow ! love the words and image, Meri !
October 19, 2010 at 5:45 AM
LadyFi said…
Wow - stunning, intense, vibrant! Just wonderful!!
October 19, 2010 at 10:08 AM
'Tsuki said…
Your haïku is great and the picture has very impressive colors... Thanks for this so poetical sharing about autumn...
October 19, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful image Meri. Haiku --- yes, I must write another soon.

I love your seasons turning images -- they are exquisite.
October 20, 2010 at 5:45 PM
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