My photos of the early morning autumn fog
I know I've blogged before about my farm shrouded in the early morning fog. However, I just can't seem to get enough of how incredibly beautiful things look covered in a misty blanket. On a recent Saturday morning, I awakened to these glorious autumnal sights and once again, I grabbed my Canon EOS-1D and headed out the door to enjoy this magic.
1 I love shooting this view. I've taken it in every season and in every weather condition.
2 A closer view of these, often photographed, ancient apple trees
3 The sun beginning to rise over Cantitoe Corners
4 The corn crib was nearly hidden in the shroud.
5 This tree in the distance is a young pin oak - a new addition to the landscape.
6 An eerie bank of fog rolling across the meadow
7 Draped in fog, this carriage road seems to go on forever.
8 A wooded road leading to an open field
9 A grove of maples turning with the season
10 Dense fog at a lower elevation
11 The woods are very peaceful in the early morning fog.
12 There is such an exciting contrast of color.
13 This is the run-in shed for my horses, painted Bedford gray, just like all of the other buildings at the farm.
14 You can barely see the tennis court off in the distance.
15 It's amazing how quickly these weeping willows have grown over the past few years.
16 These are my chicken coops - the roosters are crowing with the rising dawn.
17 This ancient crooked sycamore makes a great silhouette on this foggy morning.
A lovely photo-series, Martha. (Almost makes it seem that being an early-riser is a good thing!)
Posted by: MMC in San Diego | October 21st, 2009 at 12:19 am
These photographs are STUNNING!
Posted by: Adriana | October 21st, 2009 at 2:56 am
Hi Martha!
How many mysteries the beautiful landscapes you have captured with your Canon seem to hide...I love when the early morning fog spreads out along the meadows!
Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Daniela, Italy
Posted by: Daniela | October 21st, 2009 at 3:51 am
Just magnificent.
Posted by: The Blushing Hostess | October 21st, 2009 at 5:34 am
Good morning dear Martha, it is always a great pleasure to check your blog early morning and read your wonderful posts, along with my herbal tea.
This is really magic! amazingly breathtaking pictures. It is a blessing.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | October 21st, 2009 at 5:41 am
Martha. . .once again your photos set the pace for the day!
The early morning fog capturing the landscapes are absolutely breathtaking. . . I also am an early riser though sadly I dont have the spectacular views as you .. .thank you so much for sharing. . .
regards,your friend nina
Posted by: nina zeumer | October 21st, 2009 at 7:33 am
photos are beautiful.
cyprus car
Posted by: shoopak | October 21st, 2009 at 7:40 am
Absolutley gorgeous. I appreciate your well thought our additions to your landscape and patience while things grow and mature. Beautiful photos and such an incredible spot to live in.
Posted by: dana | October 21st, 2009 at 7:59 am
Absolutely beautiful. You are very blessed to live in such an awesome place.
Posted by: Dianne | October 21st, 2009 at 8:30 am
tk u, love these photos and yesterdays, this fall is markedly different from last and photos more than confirmed that.... saw u on leno, flirty Jay, m not the least bit crafty but glitter segment was inspiring, really quite neat.
Posted by: charmayne | October 21st, 2009 at 9:39 am
I can't get enough of seeing how beautiful everything is either so you can show your fog pictures anytime you want as far as I'm concerned. I enjoy seeing all the different roads and especially the carriage road, but also the different buildings too. It has to be an amazing experience to walk or drive around your property. You should see it in my dreams! (Just kidding.)
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The one thing that rather scared me today though was seeing the pictures of the coyote on The Daily Wag blog. I have come upon raccoons and a fox but never a coyote and no thanks anyway. I’m glad Meindert scared it off.
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It was good to see you on Leno last night. You looked great and I guess Jay noticed too because he certainly was a flirt, as usual! Trish
Posted by: Trish | October 21st, 2009 at 10:26 am
My Martha, you...are...a...COUNTRY GIRL! I love this characteristic in you - you're at home in the city as well as in the country, living the farm life.
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I love your pictures, too, as always - I never tire of seeing them, and I absolutely love you, too! (hope you never tire of hearing it!) [giggle]
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Have a wonderful and bless-ed day, my friend! Glorious weather abounds for us today and tomorrow here in the northeast.
I loveloveLOVE you, Martha Stewart!
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"To dig and delve in nice clean dirt can do a mortal little hurt."--John Kendrick Bangs
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | October 21st, 2009 at 10:36 am
I am worried about Martha because I know she loves Halloween and she is running reruns. I hope nothing is wrong.
My best to her
Posted by: Cathy | October 21st, 2009 at 10:40 am
Hi Martha,
I always enjoy these early morning pictures. They have the suggestion of perhaps a John Turner painting. I don't know if you have ever tried painting, Martha, but if you do, perhaps in your retirement, you have so much to inspire you and painting is so relaxing.
We cannot get your TV show this fall and I am very disappointed, hopefully, this will change next year (Vancouver BC) and no other station picks it up.
I do enjoy your blog and pictures, however. Keep them coming!
Susie W.
Posted by: Susie | October 21st, 2009 at 10:46 am
How could anyone tire of these images. Keep them comming, Martha. Love to see kind of images from Lily Pond and Skylands. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Wanda | October 21st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Lovely eerie views, so nice for the Halloween season. You are so lucky, thanks for sharing Martha.
Posted by: diane roumeliotis | October 21st, 2009 at 11:08 am
Hey MArtha, these pictures are amazing. They are beautiful.
Posted by: Nicole | October 21st, 2009 at 11:35 am
How stunningly beautiful! Thanks for sharing. We are between homes and living temporarily at a beach rental where the fog/mist are a regular occurrence. But not nearly as pretty as the fog hanging over your amazing property.
Posted by: sherey | October 21st, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Beautiful and spooky at the same time Martha....and perfect for this time of year when Halloween is just around the corner.....
Halloween joke:....Why can't ghosts have babies??? they have Hollow-weenies LOL I tell it every year !!!
Have a nice day,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy :) | October 21st, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Good morning, Martha! It is so beautiful, gorgeous and romantic. Love those old wood fences and the trees are so fascinating and charming:) Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!
Posted by: FashionTouch | October 21st, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I guess I've come late to the party!
Just found your photography for sale on the Martha Stewart Framed Photography Web site.
Beautiful! I'm looking forward to owning a few pieces.
http://marthastewartframedphotography.com
I know it's hard to find the time, however, I think you should put your art studio to good use by create some original MS paintings.
Take care.
Posted by: Jon | October 21st, 2009 at 12:37 pm
I absolutely love these pics of the early morning fog in the country. We actually had our first real autumn fog in B.C. this week and it was wonderful as I went for an early morning walk in the woods. You of course have a spectacular farm and I am so glad you love the country life. There is nothing better!
Posted by: Frances | October 21st, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Hi Martha,
So enjoyed seeing your Fall colors. My husband and I just returned from a road trip to St. Louis from Chicago and the colors were gorgeous. Especially in Southern Illinois.
On another subject, I saw one of your shows on Begonias and loved it. The man who presented the various begonias was from a nursery in your area. Could you let me know the name of that nursery.
Thank you,
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Kinsella | October 21st, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Those are beautiful pictures Martha - they look like paintings.
I cannot get enough of your farm. Those are my favorite blogs! It's an inspiration to me with every corner of Bedford you share! The bees, the chickens, the vegetable garden and on and on! I can see now why you left Turkey Hill - Bedford is amazing.
Posted by: elle | October 21st, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Hi Martha, These images really take you into the moment. We have some lovely early mornings in the country here in Australia too. Have a great week.
Posted by: Beach Vintage | October 21st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Warm cider and misty reflective mornings are simple luxuries I'd never give up.
Posted by: Jessica Tingley | October 21st, 2009 at 5:46 pm
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Early Morning Autumn Fog
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A pergola spills onto the carriage road, smudged by the fog.
Enchanted by the magic moment, I am agog.
The misty blanket that surrounds the ancient apple trees
Beckons the sun to rise over Cantitoe Corners and leas.
The corn crib with its rustic charm hides within the shroud.
A young pin oak, within a fence, alone but very proud;
An eerie bank of murkiness rolls across the meadow.
Blended in mist on this wooded road there lingers a shadow.
The quiet is awesome, in a grove of maples you might find fairies
Or a 'wise' old owl with fixed gaze, hooked beak whoo tarries,
Something special in early dawn, peaceful woods are reborn.
Splendid contrast of emerald green yellow bronze this morn.
Painted Bedford gray is the horses' handy run in shed,
Roosters are crowing eagerly to get their chickens out of bed.
The amazing growth of the weeping willows that never cry;
Sifting softly thru the fog running the ridge under the spooky sky,
Silhouetted against the ancient crooked sycamore and gorse;
There stands an elegant pair, the veiled lady and her noble horse.
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Luv u all - keep smiling.
Posted by: celia stock | October 21st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Beautiful view...I can see why you constantly take pictures.
I can't believe that I haven't read your blog before - since I'm a big fan of everything you do AND I love to read blogs!
Posted by: Janine | October 21st, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Love your pictures; the farm is so beautiful.I so enjoy each and every one of your entries, they never fail to give me a warm feeling. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Judy W. Mills | October 21st, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I know what you meet about beautiful, we live in the Pacific Northwest at Port Orchard, Washington, and we get that wonderful mist all the time in the moringing and somtimes all day, just love the way it makes the mountains and trees mystic, and sometmes a eagle will go flying by, it truly is Gods country.
Posted by: Gale A Mayer | October 21st, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Martha, you always amaze me!! I look up to you
Posted by: Cara | October 21st, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I love that shot, I am a Sales Rep and drive all over the country. Driving through Virginia I saw the most beautiful morning mist in the mountains the sight was amazing
Posted by: Duana | October 21st, 2009 at 8:50 pm
WOW...these early AM fog pics are great!! Saved a few for my screen rotation when my 'puter is idle. THANKS, MARTHA!!
Posted by: RUTH H. | October 21st, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Magical Martha - just magical!
Caught you on Leno last night - thanks for the shoutout on Twitter -
Thanks again for sharing -
Posted by: Donna Olson | October 21st, 2009 at 9:37 pm
These pictures are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with the public. Many of us do not have access to such beautiful places and it makes me happy to know places of peace and seren are still out there. Fall blessings to you!
Posted by: Tonya Christman | October 21st, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Those are such beautiful pictures! I live in the San Diego area in a neighborhood where the houses are very close together. I only dream of having views like that. You must LOVE your life and your accomplishments. Unreal!
Posted by: Tanya Estes | October 21st, 2009 at 10:41 pm
I appreciate the painterly quality of each view--how the crook of a tree frames the photo or the sweep of the rolling fog creates a sense of movement. Also there is a time lost sense as in a bygone era.
Beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for sharing your talent as always.
Posted by: Sarah Arnold | October 21st, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Hi Martha, These are some of the most stunning foggy photos at your farm. I absolutely love everyone of them! We had very heavy fog here the last two mornings. I could hardly see the houses across the street and Puget Sound was completely out of sight. It took most of the day for the fog to dissipate yesterday and the thick fog kept returning today until early afternoon. Like I said before, I sure wish you would make a book of all of your wonderful Bedford farm photos and another one about Skylands. I would love looking at them over and over again. Sure was fun watching you on Jay Leno's Show last night. You certainly handle his silliness very well. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | October 21st, 2009 at 11:37 pm
I admire your appreciation of your surroundings. I am also blessed to have beautiful views from my NC home and I enjoy them every day, every season just as you do. Being thankful for nature's beauty, it's a good thing, don't you think?
Posted by: lil | October 21st, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Celia Stock-I loved your poem in reference to Martha's photos of; "Early Morning Autumn Fog"! I haven't blogged before but I think you should know that I thought your poem was a beautifully thought out summary of the wonderful visual I just experienced. I look forward to more...
Posted by: Palm'a | October 22nd, 2009 at 12:48 am
Martha, je regarde régulièrement vos magnifiques photos d'ici, de Belgique. Quel émerveillement de voir cette nature recouverte de brouillard. On a une sensation de douceur, de chaleur et surtout de calme. Merci de nous faire partager toutes ses beautés.
Marie de Belgique
Posted by: Marie Vannuffelle | October 22nd, 2009 at 5:05 am
Hi Martha,
Good Day!!!
Thank you, amazing landscape cool and peaceful....
Posted by: Pedro Angco Jr | October 22nd, 2009 at 7:35 am
The photos are lovely. Early morning fog is a wonderful way to start the day.
Posted by: Marilyn Clay | October 22nd, 2009 at 8:04 am
Beautiful! I love takin pics of morning fog. I live on the foothill mountains of the Blue Ridge, so I can see many, many miles. When there's fog, we are above it first thing in the morning. It's an eerie sight, but beautiful.
Posted by: Brandy in VA | October 22nd, 2009 at 8:58 am
Ooh, this could have been the home of the headless horseman.
Posted by: Pam from Indiana | October 22nd, 2009 at 9:33 am
I love the photo's ! We went to Maine last mo.it was so beautiful ! Bar Harbor stole my heart ! The ships at sail the big cruise ships docking and all the ppl. scurrying it was simply amazing !
Posted by: Sunny Staffon Sharpe | October 22nd, 2009 at 10:40 am
These fog photos are gorgeous! There is something so ominous and beautiful about a foggy morning. You have a lovely estate...
Posted by: Morgan | October 22nd, 2009 at 10:44 am
It's beautiful and eerie. I looks as if the headless horseman is going to ride across scene any minute
Posted by: Lisandra | October 22nd, 2009 at 8:33 pm
These are beautiful photos Martha. Your vistas are gorgeous. I love these types of mornings.
Brian Andriola
Posted by: Brian Andriola | October 23rd, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Your photos of your beautiful homes are among my favorites...love inside and outside shots.s..thanks for sharing...
Posted by: janis orrico | October 26th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Fog pictures are very poetic. Thank you for going out there and snapped those pics.
Posted by: Helen | October 26th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Beautiful pictures. There are so much poesy in them. Thank you for sharing Martha.
Posted by: Sandra (L'esprit Sud Magazine) | October 26th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
The pictures of your farm are so beautiful!!! I just love the one of the wooded road to the open field and the woods. It looks like something out of a fairytale. Looks like any minute a little creature with a pointed hat and ears playing a flute may skip across the road. Very wonderful and beautiful farm!!!
Posted by: Christy, Georgia | January 12th, 2010 at 3:02 pm