As Central New York's leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, the Black-eyed Susan's fading bloom is a symbol of the season in early October. Credit: Michelle Gabel | Central Current

Pictured is a black-eyed Susan’s bloom fades as fall comes in Central New York. The fading bloom is a symbol of the seasons changing in the region.

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Michelle Gabel is a Syracuse-based independent photojournalist who captures the human experience through documentary photography and portraiture. Her long-form photography projects tell complex, contemporary...