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.”
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.”
There 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!
I also felt the need to validate Mrs.Eismanʼs trend; I can attest to the power of yellow filling me with enlightenment.
Enjoy! (And donʼt worry, It was a philosophy of aesthetics class. My professor understood.)
All images compliments of Nathan Butala.
More about Pantone Color of the Year: Mimosa:
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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