I spotted this lone red leaf …
… floating down a creek of reflected cousin leaves that are about to join. There is such beauty in autumn decay.
Happy Tuesday.
One Red Leaf
Tag Archives: Fall Colours
Autumn Ginkgo Tree
A ginkgo biloba tree …
… has lost all its leaves …
… and in so doing, has provided a colourful ground carpet …
… of lovely fan-shaped summer reminders.
Happy Monday.
Red Barberry
Red barberry is a relatively low-lying and dense shrub that has red edible fruit and green leaves that turn a brilliant crimson in autumn. I have often admired these bushes …
… until I did a little research and learned that they are an invasive species that has caused some rather serious issues.
Because they have a thick, dense thatch, they attract ticks; research indicates that this plant, more than any other, has caused the spread of Lyme disease. These bushes are also responsible for changes in soil nitrogen which in turn leads to a decline in native species.
Although they look beautiful and I love their autumn dress, they are banned in many areas – particularly because of tick infestations – and unfortunately should probably be eliminated wherever they are found.
10.26.2023 A spot of color on the Holyoke Mountain Range
While shooting the larger landscapes of the fall display from Mount Pollux, I tried to zoom in on some of the pockets of color. The tops of the …
10.26.2023 A spot of color on the Holyoke Mountain Range
A stunning autumn scene from Stephen Gingold. The nature photos on his site are gorgeous, so I hope you click the link above to take a look.
Autumn Fire
The trees here in the Okanagan are glowing in the best kind of way with the most intense, fiery reds and oranges.
We’ve had quite a bit of rain and mist over the last couple of days, so these gorgeous trees very impressively puncture the overcast with their colourful abandon.
Happy Thursday.
Late Bloomers
There are still lots of late bloomers around.
They’re getting lost a bit in the abundant colour show that our trees and bushes are putting on right now, but they are still pretty and lovely to see.
These flowers were in a neighbourhood garden bed, many of which still look appealing despite their seasonal decline.
Happy Wednesday.
Maple Tree Brilliance
The sugar maples are such brilliant colour combinations right now. Enjoying a walk means also enjoying the glow from these trees – a wonderful autumn gift.
There are reds, greens, oranges and yellows on the same tree or a succession of trees – a stunning sight.
They don’t last long, but my, what a show!
Happy Tuesday.
The Leaves Are Leafing
Well, more accurately, leaving.
They are everywhere and in huge numbers, swirling and crunching.
I love this colourful ground detritus, a profuse panoply of underfoot leaves that bring a smile in the weather that’s beginning to turn a bit colder now.
It’s a lovely golden, red, orange and yellow mess that’s completely environmentally safe.
But good-bye summer; as we start to experience more invigorating temperatures, we’re looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Red
Red is my favourite colour and I have enjoyed seeing a lot of it over the last month or so. Here’s a selection of favourites.
Have a good weekend.
Autumn Hydrangeas
I recently found a small group of red hydrangeas happily blooming in a protected corner spot next to a public building.
Red hydrangeas are not very common, but this little patch is very colourful. One bloom was a light purple, but all the others were raspberry red. I learned that this is likely a “red cardinal” hydrangea.
The soil in this particular spot must be quite alkaline, as that is what’s needed to bring out this bright shade.
The red and green almost looks a bit winter-seasonal, but I’m glad that in this hemisphere, we’re still enjoying autumn.
Happy Friday.
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