The Autumnal Equinox is defined as the point in time the center of the Sun passes through the same plane as the Earth’s equator in the direction from North to South on or around September 21st or 22nd each year. This year that time was 10:49AM in my timezone last Saturday, September 22nd.
As if to herald Autumn’s coming and the end of Summer, a strong cold front pushed over the Finger Lakes region of New York state about five minutes before the Autumnal Equinox was to occur. Below is what it looked like at Lakefront Park in Geneva, New York.
The leading edge to a cold front creeps over Lakefront Park in Geneva heralding the End of Summer for upstate New York.
Nikon D700/28-300VR, f/16, ISO 3200, EV 0, 34mm focal length, HDR Image, Noise Ninja.
Soon after the wind direction changed from South to North, temperature dropped and a cold rain began to fall. I metaphorically waved goodbye to Summer.
This is my contribution to Assignment 21: End of Summer. Click the link to see how others interpreted their end of Summer.
Wow, you really had a dramatically change of season! I like the little green color in the window. Is it a place for campers? It looks like a nice place to stay at summertime.
This is a public park which does not allow campers except for special events like the HydroBowl (see previous posts). Most of the racers have their own RVs and the city accommodate them for the weekend event.
The green color is a reflection off the camper’s Sun and privacy shade. Does add a splash of color in just the right place, doesn’t it?
Great photo – truly a dramatic farewell to summer!
Here we celebrate the autumn with A LOT of rain the last days
Thanks, Truels! Keep dry!
Oh how beautiful! Especially the green reflected in the camper window. Amazing!
Thank you, Kathy!
AMAZING shot!! You are a pro – bro!!
Thanks…want to buy a print?
What a great capture, and so fitting to your chosen theme. The universe was really looking out for you for this one!
I must admit I fell into this one. I had another photo ready to go until I photographed this amazing scene.
That’s one freaky sky. Assume the image was “tweaked” … ?
This is an HDR image but it looks very much what I saw. The light range was huge going from very bright to very dark. Using 5 images from -2 to +2 stops, I was able to capture the scene correctly.
Scott, what a dramatic scene, I would never have guessed that it’s taken in late morning.
I know…very eerie looking for that time of day.
Superb image and mood. You were there at the perfect moment and captured this instant beautifully.
The lake front in Geneva/Suisse does not look as spectacular
Oh, wow, what a compliment to the people of Geneva, New York, Isa! Thank you for your comment on the photo.
Beautiful clouds and gorgeous colors.
Thank you, Scott!
Scary stuff. Looks like the wicked end of Oz just waiting for Dorothy and Toto to land.
Now, there’s a great way to look at this. Geneva is not far from the place where Frank Baum grew up.
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