Late autumn photography has its own quiet charm — calm, muted, and fleeting. Many November days are wrapped in fog, the fields soaked by rain, and sunlight is rare. But every now and then, the clouds part for a few hours. That’s when I take my camera, get on the bike, and wander through the nearby fields, hoping to catch a glimpse of light before it disappears again.

These two photographs were taken on one of those rare afternoons. The same solitary tree, seen from two spots — one capturing its reflection in still water, the other framed by the warm light of a fading sunset.

More than just the tree, I wanted to capture the atmosphere — the stillness, the soft reflection, the fading color in the sky. By shifting my viewpoint, the story changes: one frame leads the eye over the water, while the other focuses on the tree’s stark silhouette against the dusk.

Back at home, a light edit preserved the natural warmth of that rare sunset glow, while gently cooling the shadows to hint at the twilight moving in. The goal was simply to honour the quiet mood of the scene exactly as it felt.

Final Thoughts

Late autumn often feels like a pause — a season between seasons. The air is heavy, the days short, and yet, moments like this appear unexpectedly. Soon, the fog and rain will give way to crisp mornings and snow-covered fields — new light, new subjects, and a completely different rhythm.

Every season tells its own story, and this was one of autumn’s last.

What about you — do you enjoy photographing in late autumn, or do you wait for winter’s clearer skies?