As a sharp, chilly breeze whispers through the air, we feel the brief autumn season quietly slipping away.

In the gathering dusk, I took a spontaneous photography trip near Incheon to capture the lingering essence of an autumn night. From the fiery red sunset to the deepening indigo of the twilight sky, the harmony created by blooming cosmos flowers and a bright, full moon was nothing short of magical.

As moonlight seeped across the misty fields, the white and red cosmos glowed softly as if illuminated by a stage light. Through the camera lens, they revealed a calm, lyrical charm entirely different from the vibrant energy of daytime flowers. In particular, the sharp silhouette of the blossoms set against a violet evening sky, crowned by a round moon, created an unforgettable scene.

Much like the bittersweet sentiment of "autumn regrets," the fleeting nature of the season filled me with a quiet longing as I gently framed the final cosmos of the year. Despite the brisk morning and evening air, these fragile petals swaying resiliently in the wind felt especially poignant today.

Like a lonely, nostalgic acoustic guitar melody drifting from an old radio, the vibrant scenery of autumn is slowly fading, leaving behind a gentle afterglow. Though these bright petals will soon scatter on the threshold of winter, I hope to keep the lyrical romance of this autumn in my heart for a long time to come.

It is a romantic night, one where you can almost imagine hearing the soft strumming of a guitar somewhere in the distance. At the end of a busy day, I hope the moon-kissed autumn landscape I captured brings warmth, comfort, and healing to your heart.

As this season draws to a close, may even its fleeting regrets turn into beautiful memories, and may your day be filled with warmth and kindness.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]