September has always marked a time of change. For many years, of course, it was the start of the new school year. Since moving to Ontario from the west coast I marvel at how its almost like a switch gets flipped in the weather on September 1st. As soon as September rolls around the hazy humidity of August is replaced by crisp mornings and blissfully cool evenings.
Since becoming more focused on photography I’ve become more attuned to the changes in the light during the year as well. September light is very different from early or mid-summer light. It’s softer and more yellow in the late day, and it falls differently in my house. This photo is quintessential mid-afternoon September light at my dining room table.
It seems that many of you are as infatuated with the way this lovely late summer light falls in your homes as I am.
This photo by Kate captures this late summer morning light so perfectly for me. July and August morning light is much more agressive. It invades the room and pushes you out of bed to make the most of the summer day. September morning light is more gentle. It comes in more slowly and eases you awake.
This one by Lisa shows the yellow glow of late-day sun that September brings. Plus, apples! What’s more September than that?
Besides the colour and strength of the light I find the angle of the sun this time of year can create some unique and beautiful shadows in my house, as in this photo by Katherine.
How is this September light inspiring you to capture the beauty in your everyday?
Beautiful photos, and I so agree. The light is just better now than it was all summer. And while I love the freedom of summer, I love the routine that September brings back to our lives, getting me up on time to see light like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/superdewa/7950649350/in/photostream
beautiful photos! you are making me want to go light hunting today 🙂
haha i just drafted a blog post all about the light in my house yesterday. it will go up in a few days. great minds…
Hee! It’s hard not to be struck by the light these days though, right? I find myself walking around my house admiring the shadows!
i adore september–it is the beginning of the year for me and it begins my most favorite time as well. the light is magnificent and i relish the crisp evenings and cuddling with my babe! the photos are fabulous!!
Summer light is some of my favorite kind! : )
There really is something about the light as summer begins to move out and fall moving in.
I’m honored to be included in this post, Thank you!
Such gorgeous images.
What a great post on the light we search for to give our photos that magical feeling. I have to get out this evening and find some of those moments! Thanks so much Debra.
I just took shot this morning highlighting the fall light! Was waiting for it to download when I came to check out MM! So fun, great shots! I LOVE fall light.
I just noticed the softer morning light in my home and posted in Instagram…great post and so much looking forward to this lovely change that Fall brings…
stunning light debra! and too agree with you and have been commenting on the gorgeousness of the light lately. so soft and beautiful.
Gorgeous selection of photos. I want to get my camera right now and go in search of the light!
I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love this post, Debra. Now if I could just get that light to stick around into December maybe, I would be sorted!
What beautiul photos! September is my favorite of times in the year and the light is one of the reasons:)
Love this post dedicated to the wonderful fall light.
Beautiful post, Debra! I really should get out more and shoot before we get to the point that the sun both rises and sets while I’m at work.