You may notice the perspective in this photo—yes, I was on the ground.

That’s because I wanted to see this scene, the one I have taken so many photos of, from a different perspective. From the ground up, right where the leaves had fallen, I could see that the Wellsboro lamppost and the tree felt so much taller, almost stronger. And St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, settled into the foggy background, seemed to be a quiet reminder of the peace I felt. November is one of my favorite months. As much as I love color, the bareness of this month strips away so many distractions. It lets me see in a different way.