After nearly two weeks of nothing but dense fog, there was sunshine and blue sky. Since I was already going to be late for work, why not pull out my camera and take a picture of my street. It would have been a good day to call in sick.
On the way home, a walk through the park was definitely in order!
Who could resist the warm riches of the season?
These pictures were taken just before a rather strong windstorm we had recently. The colors of the leaves seem quite intense this autumn.
Swimming in the lake of fire?
If only winter's nakedness were not so close. Perhaps their fleeting nature makes summer and autumn even more dear.
Here's Hydrangea quercifolia dressed in red for the season.
I hope you are enjoying the charms of autumn!
You got some great shots, especially of the trees reflected in the water. And the ducks too!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a beautiful day. Point, click, petty picture.
DeleteAwesome photos, Peter! Fall is nice season when the fog gone away.
ReplyDeleteI love the fog but it stayed for so long that it was a treat to see blue sky again.
DeleteBeautiful photos, Peter...I've been tempted to call in sick quite a bit lately, just to be able to enjoy the turning foliage :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks oh light master! Fortunately I get the 11th off and will be able to do some more enjoying of the garden and the last of the planting for the year!
DeleteThe color certainly has been fabulous this year, so nice to get to enjoy the leaves without all the rain and wind to hasten their demise. Kudos to you for not calling in sick, it must have been very tempting.
ReplyDeleteIt is very tempting when it's so gorgeous outside. Of course it's also tempting when it's awful outside and no one wants to venture out. Since I've got enough sick leave days to take the rest of the year off, maybe I should use one every now and then.
DeleteI like the way you think - "as long as I was going to be late for work---"
ReplyDeleteLove it, and your beautiful photos which capture the essence of fall!
I don't feel horribly guilty for being a little late because I always stay much later than I have to. Easier for me to get things done later in the day.
DeleteYou put in a day's work AND captured the glories of the season for all of us to enjoy. What a guy!
ReplyDeletePractically a saint, right? Well, it was a Sunday when I only work until 1:00 so not really a full day's work.
DeleteOh my GOSH those photos are beautiful!!!! Each time I was thinking that is the best photo then I'd see the next one! I wish we had fall color like that. Nothing even close. That is beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes but you can grow great Agaves, Cacti, and other arid/ heat loving plants so much better than we can!
Delete"Charms" is right! I really thought the colors were going to be less than wonderful this year....but as it has turned out, it's as beautiful as ever! It's quite impossible for me to photographically capture the trees in their real-life splendor...
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a photograph that's as wonderful as the true glowing vibrance of autumn leaves. Beautiful foliage this year!
DeleteThese are beautiful pictures of a time that's already past in this neck of the woods. I was just discussing with my husband how invigorating a sunny day is at this time of year! We're wet and cooler this week, but I'm hopeful for more sun before the leaves are quite gone.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures were taken early last week before the big wind storm that stripped so many trees of all of their leaves. Crazy the difference a week can make.
DeleteWhat a nice walk! We have had a gorgeous fall, too. I can only imagine what those trees look like in person. thanks for sharing, Peter
ReplyDeleteGlad you came walking with me!
DeleteYou have some lovely autumn colours, and the rich autumn light makes for beautiful photos. Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteAlways a delight to have you along!
DeleteI'm soaking in what's left and trying not to mourn the loss as it swiftly departs.
ReplyDeleteOur winter isn't so bad though. We'll be busy with the holidays and by late January, the snowdrops, pussy willows and others will start popping up, the days will grow longer little by little. Who am I trying to convince? Let's just move someplace warm!
DeleteAs always, thanks for the beautiful photos. There is a Mary Chapin Carpenter song that says something like "...call in 'well' sometime, and laugh together when they 'get it'...." Try it sometime. Best to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, that's a great idea! I do actually use some days every now and then.
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