Written on October 24, 2009 by Eli Becker

A Visual Tsunami of the Color of the Year

Who knew that Leatrice Eiseman and Mother Nature were so close! Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eismen has forecasted mimosa yellow as the color of the year for 2009.  “The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance… Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation.”
Fall Colors reflect Pantone Color of the Year Mimosa When I stepped outside this morning I was overwhelmed with a visual tsunami of bold shades of warmth. There were hypnotic yellows, ripe reds and oranges that seemed to taunt me, as if to say, “Caution!  You are witnessing a magical spectrum that may mesmerize you to the point of missing your next class.”
Fall Colors: Mimosa Pantone Color of the Year shows up in the fall foilageThere was legitimacy to this concern. My normally dull, ten minute walk across campus transformed into a 25 minute promenade through one of Mother Natureʼs most joyful explosions of beauty. I just had to share!Fall Colors: Mimosa Pantone Color of the Year shows up in the fall foilageI also felt the need to validate Mrs.Eismanʼs trend; I can attest to the power of yellow filling me with enlightenment.

Fall Colors: Mimosa Pantone Color of the Year shows up in the fall foilage

Enjoy! (And donʼt worry, It was a philosophy of aesthetics class. My professor understood.)
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Fall Colors: Mimosa Pantone Color of the Year shows up in the fall foilage

Fall Colors: Mimosa Pantone Color of the Year shows up in the fall foilage

Fall Colors: Mimosa Pantone Color of the Year shows up in the fall foilage

Fall Colors: Mimosa Pantone Color of the Year shows up in the fall foilage

All images compliments of Nathan Butala.

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5 Responses to “A Visual Tsunami of the Color of the Year”

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  1. Maria Killam says:
    October 25, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    Gorgeous Kate!! My favourite shade of yellow always makes me happy!
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  2. kate says:
    October 25, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Thanks Maria but Eli gets all the credit for this lovely post. I too love this explosion of yellow in the Fall foliage. Just gorgeous!

  3. Eli Becker says:
    October 25, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Thanks Kate. I wish you all could see the actual brilliance of the trees, these photos don’t do it justice. It’s simply magical!

  4. juliehoylen says:
    October 28, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Beautiful Eli, What a great excuse to ditch class! I was out taking pictures this weekend thinking about how nature really does save the very best for last! The colors are truly spectacular. What a treat to take a break and soak it all in.

  5. michèle says:
    November 5, 2009 at 5:31 am

    gorgeous colors! tsunami or fireworks?
    From a distance the trees look like stain glass canopy.
    I also love getting really close to the leafs – as each one is a unique little palette.
    beautiful.

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