On Tuesday morning, the woods are sparse and still, reduced to their most basic elements: trees, rocks, terrain. The scene is a frugal study in browns and grays against a big blue sky.
The low-angled sun casts sharp light and extended shadows. It feels like December. My fingers are cold, despite my leather gloves. I make a mental note to wear thicker socks next time.
There are no leaves underfoot. This season’s have been wind-swept into the hollows, some of which are knee-deep with leaves. The bare ground showcases a mosaic of once-hidden flotsam: broken glass, bottle caps, flinty rocks, small twigs, discarded cigarettes.
Read more: Visiting a Manhattan Forest at Its Most Elemental – NYTimes.com.
Also, click here for more Autumn Unfolds pics on Flickr.
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