Autumn in Jackson Park - Take 2

I wasn't overly satisfied with the photos that I took on Monday because the leaves were not bright enough!  I went back to Jackson Park today hoping to see a more expressive forest, and I was right.

Combined with the sunlight, the leaves produced a blend of beautiful colors worthy of being photographed.

Torch of tree.


Sadly, some are coming down already.

Reminds me of the maple leaf cookies I had in the summer.

A group of Mallards were feeding on the fallen foliage.


It's tasty, don't you know?


Surprising to see insect still around, such as this dragonfly.

Through the forest

Wow!

So beautiful!


Putting the OM lens on.

Producing a beautiful boken and a minimalist imagery


Photo taken with the kit lens at f5.6

Almost the same position, but at f2 with the OM lens.  The wonderful difference a wide aperture produces.

Saddens me that all these leaves will probably be on the ground and brown next week.