Photograph info: These photos were taken yesterday at a nearby Bucks County farm during an unusually warm autumn afternoon. The farmer was about to brush hog this field of pumpkins but he let us take as many as we wanted first. We like to roast the seeds and eat them.

Some of these are redundant but I didn't feel like going through the decision-making process so I posted all of them, ha.

Humongo versions are worth a look if you have a big monitor.

Camera settings and post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens at ISO 200, various shutter speeds and f/stops. (Please ask if you want specifics.) These are all unedited camera JPEG files.

Thank you for visiting Durham Township!

--Kathleen

Never one to sit around and be bored
He was off to the field of orange gourd.
For a while his play was merry
Then to the car many he did carry,
'Til the trunk was full of his hoard.

I love how the orange contrasts well with the autumn browns in all of these - the topmost photo is really rich in texture and tones (forefront bush, boy, pumpkins, background red tree). The one w/ the pumpkins down the road is fantastic...orange dots all over - again the contrast is superb on that one. Can't believe these are unedited!

somebody had fun.

I love the trees in #1 and #4. Looks like an interesting forest.

The Touareg also gets my approval :)

As I scroll through the current essay, I,m filled with optimism, in that the stunt crew captain is packing on some mass in the Fresh Muscle Development Department. That doth surly proclaim that we are going to see larger objects being launched to higher trajectories whereby there shall surly be a corresponding increase in the Re-Entry Impact Department. This could get really good!! As for the "#6" image, (LOL) it reminds me of those bags of pre-cut baby carrots we get in the produce department piled into the back of a LEGO station wagon. (And then there is that lone pumpkin in the Special Early-November Bonus-Frame-Feature created by the "through-the-window-" shot using the window of the open door down-stage right.) Bravo the stunt crew, stage director, and the Cinematography Department.......guess you need a station wagon in order to accommodate carrots and crew. Great job as usual Kathleen, pack up and roll out. (And watch out for flying produce)

Not only like the colors and their combinations but even envy weather of the day (cold rains here in Slovakia).

I visit your site to get away from the general craziness of the world. Thank you for such beautiful work, and a little peace of mind.

How fortunate that you had an Indian Summer...I think ours lasted about 4 hours. Love the deep autumnal colors of all of this pics. And what's more fun than smashing a whole field of pumpkins!

thats alot of pumpkins! really great shots with a nice warm tone to them. especially like #1,2,4,5!

Very good series. #1 and #2 and are my favorites.

David Tinnon, huh?

These are beautiful Kathleen.

Thanks for turning me on to this gem of a fruit seller.

Robin

Such a wonderful scene. Love how the boy has turned the pumpkin patch into a sport.

So many pumpkins! I see them as future pumpkin bread!

Hello Kathleen!

Yoor photos just get better and better. Can I have your permission to post one of your pictures on my blog (it is a religious blog).
I will certainly mention your name and link to your site.

Thanks and God bless!

Nice shots of pumpkins. You have good collections

A great shoot! How long did it take you to carry all that pumpkin?!

Loved these pictures especially the first one! Every bit of that photo is breath-taking!

Great job as usual. :-D

-SG

A celebration of fall's bounty. Glad you were able to take home so many. I like the number 3 shot the best - a Pennsylvania still life.

Lucy, RE "huh?" --whut?

Kathleen & Co. RE Post Hallows Patch Management, "smashing job, as is expected." --glad you remembered the Fotobloggist's Kreed, "If ever you can't decide, post them all." The wisdom of which, is here exemplified. (Can't wait for 4th-coming seasonal episodes like the Turkey Toss, and the Christmas Tree Pitch ....maybe next Groundhog's Day your assistant-in-action will launch Punksatony Phil across the Potomac ala our first GW and his dollar --humongo version to be included of course:)

excellent shots loved the story and the composition

geez! was it really that warm??? and look at all those wonderful pumpkins!

amazing and awesome!!! I love the pumpkin chucking. when i was that age, an old pumpkin field discovered after Halloween was lots of fun. look for a patch there next year, maybe a few seeds will sprout. great action shots and you really captured the day.

What a wonderful series; I love the colours, the dof and - of course - the actions of the boy, particularly in the first and the fifth photo.

over the river and thru the woods to the pumpkin patch, eh? Any pictures of that photogenic farmer?

Smashing pumpkins!

realy nice colors

Gorgeous as always, K. Glad to be back in the arena :)

Lovely tones in these shots. Actually reminds me of the work of Joel Sternfeldt. Not sure if you know him but was introduced to his photographs on some recent photography holidays i went on last year. Looking forward to visiting your blog again.

Among your many talents only a few of us lucky ones know what a gifted cook you are. Wish we could find a photographer who would make a series like this of you making that huge Thanksgiving feast for us every year.

love the colors

Great shots. The orange just adds to the whole feel - beautifully captured.

The Great Pumpkin Bust of '09

Undercover Police Detective Issacson --Well, partially undercover anyway-- now recreates the investigative techniques he employed to solve the case involving a local organized crime ring known only as The Grannies. Seems each fall, the group selects a rental property in the area and establishes a black market "Pie House." The windows are covered with quilts and six to fourteen gas ovens are quickly (and quietly) installed in the dead of night. Local merchants usually report the loss of large quantities of spices, baking pans, Saran Wrap, etc. Neighbors of previous "Pie Houses" have testified to increased traffic to and from these black-market baking dens along with strong baking odors in the middle of the night. This pumpkin bust netted five suspects; white, female, between the ages of 64-87. Two of the "Grannies" have prior pumpkin related convictions. The street value of the confiscated pumpkins was estimated as high as $327 due to the inflated pre-Thanksgiving market. Names of suspects are being withheld pending notification of grandchildren. The location of the "Pie House" and subsequent disposition of any baked goods in this case has not divulged due to an ongoing investigation conducted by local authorities who were seen leaving the station today with a lot of coffee, napkins, and whipped cream. (Photos courtesy of the Detective's mom.)

David:
Sounds like you are tired of waiting for the next photo. So are we.
In all the years here I don't recall ever seeing a "Grannie" There's nothing but hot chicks in this Township.

Lucy; So you've spotted a ring of poultry thieves operating in the area? Better notify Det. Issacson!

Lucy - Check out photoblog archive from April 9, 2005.That "hot chick" and her rooster look like they have plenty of grand-peeps to crow about. (like Jakey)

Beautiful series. Indian Summer is such a wonderful thing.

I hope you and your family enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving.

JPH; Jakey was surrounded by hot chicks on Thanksgiving night. But he remained cool.

JPH, Lucy- Perhaps a "spin-off" blog is in the making, "Jakey's Chicks" (Kinda gives new meaning to "Fox News" :) Or Jakey and Roger could do agri-based political commentary on "Tractor Factor"

(Is there any turkey left, Kathleen?)

I wonder why I heard there was a pumpkin shortage? I guess it was just the cannery having problems. Nice series!

I am systematically amazed at the quality of your photos. Being a city boy, most of these pictures represent something that I never witnessed. So thank you.

Love the photo sequences! Great use of old pumpkins. With his shirt off, that's got to be a warm Indian Summer.

This is an amazing set of images- and I can see why so many have commented. The 2nd shot (action) is great. I'd like to see some BW but I have a feeling the color is just going to work better, because of the great contrast from the pumpkins.

man, did he grow up.
I like this set of pictures a lot.
This 70-200 is a true killer lens, with some exquisite bokeh.