Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun,
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run…
John Keats (1820)
The summer feeling is still hovering in the air but..
the hot summer is over...
A little crop from our old grapevine and the some figs
placed on the old scales
of the grandparents,
have been served to create a shot of farewell to the
lovely and happy summer 2013.
the light is lower,
nevertheless, we are here to enjoy a wonderful
Indian summer
which will introduce
us gently and softly into
the new period. Nothing to complain about!
In Greek phthinoporo = autumn
means the season where
there is less fruit and vegetables.
Τhe season of colors, flavors and fragrances,
the
season of the grape harvest …
Lazy, carefree moments on the roof terrace
before the first rains appear and we have to abandon it!
We continue having supper al fresco, we were
joined by some
close friends recently. It’s now fresher
in the garden and the kids can move easily and
enjoy
their last free days as school opens on 11th September.
Our oranges are green now but their skin will
turn orange when the weather cools.
Most blogfriends have returned and I’m sending
to all of you my warmest
greetings and wishes
for the new season we have ahead.
Loving Fall...
O
What a stunning post! I truly believe your pictures of grapes and figs (which represent late summer and the onset of autumn to me) are like Flemish still lives.
ReplyDeleteThe light is lower and I think we all like to savour these final glorious days.
Happy Fall to you too!
Stéphanie
Here summer also seems to be over, I hope we will have a wonderful Indian summer!
ReplyDeleteSummer is my favorite season, saying goodbye is always heavy and the way to autumn always takes effort ;-).
Big hugs, Ingrid
The light is softer these days in the Pacific Northwest as well. The autumn is approaching on tip-toes this year, advancing and retreating, taunting us with what is to come. Happy Autumn - beautiful post.
ReplyDeletexo Jackie
We are also enjoying an Indian Summer - and long may it continue for all of us. I love the light at this time of year which you have captured beautifully. I am alway sorry to see the summer slip away, but this year she is going gently which makes her departure so much easier to cope with.
ReplyDeleteBonjour chère amie,
ReplyDeleteIl est bon de profiter des derniers jours de l'été et de goûter aux bons fruits gorgés de soleil... les figues sont mes préférées...
Merci de partager avec nous vos sublimes photos.
Gros bisous
Your photos are stunning. I love figs and those look so delicious. The light is changing here too and I'm really happy about it. This time of year is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThere is no better of late summer and its fruits,beautiful ambience,I could do this for hours enjoying..
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day dear friend!
Nely
I love the Indian summer, the colours are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite season is Spring and Autumn...and Autumn is coming..
You post verry nice photo's, it is a real goodbye too the summer...verry nice.
Have a nice week,
Greetings,
Inge, my choice
The fig looks delicious and the light is so beautiful! I'm so looking forward to fall!
ReplyDeleteOoh what a lovely pictures I like the colors of the fresh fruit. And summer time is almost over now, I can smell the autumn and it doesn't meter want I like that time of the year a lot. Thanks for the nice photos. Greetings Petra.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Olympia! Autumn indeed is coming, and soon, the days will grow shorter. I intend to savor every remaining summer minute. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos and bountiful vignettes.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Loi
Welcome back home dear Olympia. What lovely pictures you show us. I have never eaten fresh figs, only dried ones. I think it is a big difference.
ReplyDeleteI love your stole on the chair!
Hugs
Donna G.
Love the colours in your pictures and the whole styling. You are a master at that! I always only photograph things as I find them. Love the arrangements in your photographs, beautiful pictures to celebrate the end of a lovely summer.
ReplyDeleteMarian
What wonderful golden grapes. The gold and purple go so well together, quite regal!
ReplyDeleteYour table looks beautiful! We are loving autumn in Greece........ the fruit is the best we have ever tasted!! x
ReplyDeleteWonderful light! Your beautiful photos are full of athmosphere!
ReplyDeleteTinka
Oh Olympia, wat een mooie sfeervolle foto's van al dat fruit in het prachtige licht.
ReplyDeleteEn je tafel ziet er zo gezellig uit.
En al die sinaasappels aan de boom, verrukkelijk!
Ja, langzaam gaan we naar de herfst. Samen met de lente zijn dat mijn lievelingsseizoenen. De herfst heeft zoveel in zich aan sfeer, kleur,herfstzon, en ja, ook regen en wind.
Geniet nog even met de kinderen tot de school weer begint!
Lieve groet,
Gerry
I love the Greek description of autumn. Your grapes and figs look so fantastic and the light and styling are superb.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Καλό Φθινόπωρο Ολυμπία!!!Καταπληκτικές οι φωτογραφίες σου!!!
ReplyDeleteΩραίος ο στολισμός τού τραπεζιού!Καλά νά περνάς!!!
Φιλιά!
Dearest Olympia,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post about the farewell to summer! Wish we could harvest such grapes and figs. One year we had lots of grapes but when we left for a trip of several days, the birds stole them ALL. No fun watching that! The figs were few this year and they did all burst open from the heavy tropical rains day after day... A pity to watch.
Enjoy your supper al fresco while it lasts. We too enjoy our gazebo and balcony; finally after months of heavy rain we have had now two lovely weeks so far.
Hugs to you,
Mariette
honestly do not know how many times I've scrolled up and down.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful warm impressions.
The mood is you absolutely succeeded.
Figs and grapes in addition to sit down on one of your beautiful squares and enjoy. Unfortunately my figs in the garden are not ripe. To the correct harvest I will have to wait a good 2 years (it is a young little stem) so I'm going to get the fruit traders have to buy some.
Have you so much for the great photos.
Wish you a beautiful September day!
Greetings, Moni
Hello Olympia. September light is wonderful, I can see it in your photos. My son started school today, everything returns to normal. Here, the "Indian Summer" we call "the little summer of St. Martin", but that happens in November. Hugs :D
ReplyDeleteLovely images, Olympia- I enjoyed every one! The fruits and flowers and your lovely table setting, too. This is a wonderful time of year - cooler, with lovely scents of ripened fruit. Wishing you a beautiful Indian summer.
ReplyDeletexo Hugs
Karen
WOW ! Olympia, this is such a wonderfully warm and summery post ... Gorgeous! I love both - figs and grapes. I can´t imagine how it must be to reap all this from your own garden ... great!
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What beautiful photographs { I LOVE figs } and a beautiful harvest. .... and, as much as I love the warm Summer months, Autumn is a wonderful season. We sometimes get some lovely weather at this time of year but, I feel a chill in the air but, I don't mind ..... I love getting my jackets, coats and boots out !!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your lovely comment and have a wonderful week. XXXX
I am drifting slowly into the autumn mood, but I guess in Greece summer lasts longer, the same way as it is in Dalmatia! Enjoy summer fruits and spirt and when you get to feel nostalgic pop up to Zagreb, it is the most beautiful in the autumn :-))
ReplyDeleteLieve Olympia,
ReplyDeleteWanneer ik naar je foto's kijk krijg ik allerminst een herfstgevoel,het ziet nog zó zomers en warm uit....
Dat ik die indruk krijg komt vast ook door jou geweldige manier van stylen met warme uitstraling.
Dat vruchten zoals druiven en vijgen een grote aantrekkingskracht en een gevoel van rijkdom op de mens hebben, wisten de Grote Meesters eeuwen geleden al, aan de vele afbeeldingen te zien op hun schilderijen.
Dat gevoel breng jij bij mij over met je prachtige foto's,ook al zijn de afbeeldingen daarop, luchtiger en meer van deze tijd.
Lieve groet en hartelijk dank voor je aardige woorden op mijn blogpost na oogoperatie!!
Ger
Dearest Olympia,
ReplyDeleteI love the light summer days later - and you captured it wonderfully in your pictures: Very nice, warm colors, so sft and beautiful!
I am glad that the HOT summer is over and now started the mild-warm days!
Hugs from Austria, Traude
Your pictures are so beautiful, stylish and well taken, that you should make a book of them. Happy Wednesday, Olympia!
ReplyDeleteDear Olympia,
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful and warm post with beautiful pictures and delicious fruits.
Just in moment it´s cold and stormy - typical autumn weather.
I like this season not so much.
But what shall I do. I make the best with this time.
I enjoy your wonderful pictures :0)
Heartly Hugs
Your Bluemchenmama
So lovely with the summer pics from Greece, we have
ReplyDeleteindian summer, too. The summer has been warm and good,
and now we have a summer autumn:-) Nice week to you,
Olympia!
What a beautiful post! So evocative of this time of the year. Your photos are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to grow such wonderful fruit Olympia ! I could eat those figs until I got stomach ache !! hehe ... Love your crochet throw ...did you make it ? it's such a lovely colour .... Gail x
ReplyDeleteNo,I didn't make this stole,I recently bought it but it's hand made.Thanks Gail for your comment, you made me laugh!!!
DeleteOlympia,
ReplyDeleteI know it's late, (11:50 pm, to be exact!), and my eyesight is a little blurry from staring at this screen for too many hours, BUT, I could have sworn your beautiful photos were the works of still life artists!! You are a talented stylist, my friend. Gorgeous, luscious fruit never looked so aesthetically pleasing to the eye! A wonderful fall preview, thank you!
Poppy
WOW! lovely and beautiful photos!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Sofia
Cara Olimpia, è sempre un piacere ritrovarti. Le tue foto sono bellissime e testimoniano di una vita all'aperto vissuta con relax ed armonia . E' vero , il tempo cambia, ma l'autunno è bello quasi come l'estate, più tranquillo , e dopo l'abbondanza ed il rigoglio della natura in estate è bello anche ritrovare un po di terra nuda. Un abbraccio e buon weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images.
ReplyDeleteSummer is fading here and I'm looking forward to autumn.
It is still hot here too! Just look at those lovely figs...my daughter so wants some fresh ones but they are hard to find. Thank you for always visiting me...happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteI just bought fresh figs and I marvel at the sweetness and delicate texture of this fruit !
ReplyDeleteYour post is as lovely as ever, photographs are delight to look at...I am sending You my Florida sun,still hot,but I can see the subtle changes telling me Autumn is coming...
Hugs from here Dear Olympia !
Love your blog post saying goodbye to summer. Hello autumn! - also a lovely season with glorious colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visits and have a good week!
xoxo Ingrid
Vos photos de figues et raisins sont vraiment exceptionelles! La semaine dernière j’ai fait 45 bocaux de confiture de figues, mais les notres sont vert-doré et aussi dorés à l’intérieur. Votre île de Spetses me rappelle la fois où j’ai passé une semaine dans l’île de Chios – j’ai aussi pris un bateau pour une journée de l’autre côté, en Turquie. C’était en fin octobre mais il faisait encore beau.
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