fall in fairhope- fine art

It's fall here. Just that simple lower south fall. It's noticeable some days and not so noticed on others. There aren't big foliage color displays or fancy huge piles of fallen leaves at the curbside. It's daintier in the coastal south. You can tell in the daylighting and by the number of acorns the oaks start shedding.  The pings of the acorns hitting below become yard music. The humidity is bearable. You can stand to ride the bike again and walk the dog. It's a seasonal change that is long awaited and comes just in time for a roundup of holidays and gatherings. Mmmmmmmmm- fall.  

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sun dog sunset | fairhope, AL | fairhope photography

This time of year, we are usually treated with fewer high humidity days and more colorful sunset displays. I knew all day long that I wanted to capture the sunset. I was just "feeling" it. Luckily, I'm not far from Mobile Bay to make a quick trip for a few photos. As I approached the location I wanted, I was in awe of the gorgeous phenomenon happening that evening called a "sun dog sunset".  From what I know, it happens when ice crystals are refracted from the low sun on cirrus clouds. I was literally shaking in excitement as I took it all in with the camera. I felt blessed. Topping off the special Fairhope sunset, was a peaceful paddle boarder and his yellow lab gently cruising by across my frame. It could not have been any more of a perfect sunset that evening in my hometown of Fairhope.

Fairhope Lifestyle Sunset

Fairhope Photography Sunset