summer has reached its peak with steady temperatures in the upper nineties. yet one can already spot early signs of fall. some leaves are turning yellow. the grey sky is a perfect backdrop for this subtle change in color. the days are already shorter and the grass is growing at a slower pace. it seems like nature is pausing for a while before it starts its next adventure: fall. last night a heavy rain shower nourished the thirsty plants and the humidity rose to a new high. the sky is overcast but here and there sparks of bright sunlight appear and millions of water drops sparkle on the ground.

summer is 'easy living'. the abundance of nature. the warm days, the lush gardens, the vastness of the sky. but if you look carefully, you can see the first signs of fall...