***Comments Thread for the December Photo Contest: AUTUMN***

[George McGovern]

Last edited Fri Dec 12, 2025, 02:14 PM - Edit history (1)

THIS IS THE LINK FOR SUBMISSIONS: https://democraticunderground.com/1036156211
NO COMMENTS IN THE SUBMISSION THREAD, PLEASE!
IT THROWS OFF THE COUNT WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE HOW MANY ENTRIES WE ACTUALLY HAVE.

This is the place for your comments on the entries and also for any questions about the contest.

[Walleye]

1. I posted a picture of a little hummingbird from November 2016

I remember very well. This little guy showed up right after the disastrous election and made me feel better for a couple of weeks taking care of him. The sugar water and the feeder kept freezing, here in this picture he’s sitting in the dried up hibiscus bush. He really didn’t belong here, especially not at that time of year, but they are occasionally seen in the east

[mnhtnbb]

2. The photo I entered

was taken walking the 17th Century village of Culross in Scotland. Fans (like me!)of the books/TV series Outlander would recognize it as the village of Crainesmuir, home to Geillis Duncan, near Castle Leoch. Culross is a lovely little village.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

5. That's great!

I didn't recognize it. We're waiting for the final season to begin.

[bif]

3. "Autumn Magic"

I love going for walks at night. Especially in the Fall where the brightly colored leaves seem to glow under the light of the moon. Usually, the photos I take fail to capture the beauty of the leaf canopy. But I think this one does it justice. I guess you just get lucky once in a while!

[róisín_dubh]

4. My photo is from a recent run in Rendlesham

near where I live in England, which is famous for a 1980 UFO incident apparently witnessed by a US Airforce member. Rendlesham Forest is a beautiful, peaceful (if not slightly creepy) place for a run or to walk dogs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendlesham_Forest_incident]

[Grumpy Old Guy]

6. I'm at a disadvantage.

We don't get much autumn where I live in L.A. I have to drive quite a distance to get a good autumn shot.

I'm submitting a shot from Joshua Tree National Park.

[Mira]

7. Dear Mister Grumpy

I LOVE your photo so much. I remember the time I was in that area and saw my first outdoor cactus field and how I stayed excited and took so many photos..... Seeing yourentry my jaw dropped and the memories rushed in, It is a glorious shot evoking lots of feelings with its depth, suspense, colors and emotions.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

8. Awww, thank you so much Mira! ❤️

You are very kind.

I've really learned to love the desert in recent years. A lot of people don't care for it, but I find it beautiful. I'll be heading out there this weekend to photograph the Geminid meteor shower. I'll post some photos when I get back.

[2naSalit]

9. I wasn't sure what to call mine...

I went with Going, Going but I almost used Almost Gone.