September Shades of Grey...

The air is cool and you can make out the sultry, slightly briny perfume of the ocean as the breezes waft onto the shore here in our little village by the sea. The September sky is enshrouded in a fine veil of mist and the sounds are somewhat muffled by the marine layer. It's grey. It's quiet. It's decaying and tarnishing, but in the most spectacular ways.

It's the
beauty
of
Autumn.

Emulating that loveliness is the work of Rebecca Plotnick. Her photos celebrate the passing of time and the beauty created along the way.

The gates of Versailles now donned in layers of rust and tarnish -- a tapestry of texture and tones, making them, to me, even more beautiful as time passes.

© Rebecca Plotnick

Stone in faded hues of grey make up this Parisian street, sidewalk and simple, but elegant buildings. A row of lanterns hang on wood from artisan scrolls of weathered iron, and everything is under the spell of Autumn -- soft and lovely under the skies of grey.

© Rebecca Plotnick

Once vibrant, now more muted, the same tones are present within the 4 century old hall of mirrors - within the marble panels, the beautifully fading natural paints on plaster and the gilding -- all showing the magic woven slowly over time. The fire within the chandelier crystal stay true and add more and more gorgeous contrast as the other natural elements slowly fade.

© Rebecca Plotnick

The cool Autumn air dances through the striking colors and stunning texture of the mane and coat of this noble steed. My favorite hues on my favorite creature - it's a beauty that the heart can hardly withstand.

© Gorana Bumber


I hope that your weekend is filled with the beauty of Autumn and your heart, content.
xo isa

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CREDITS:
PHOTOS 1 - 3 BY REBECCA PLOTNICK -- used here with her written permission. Please do not pin, copy, or use without her permission which can be gained by writing her here: rebeccaplotnick@hotmail.com
All of Rebecca's work can be purchased at her shop HERE.
PHOTO 4 BY GORANA BUMBER.