There have been lots of leaf pictures around WP as we’ve progressed through autumn. And why not? It’s such a beautiful time of year and many people quite enjoy the colours and cooler temperatures. So herewith are some recent leaf collections.
And last but not least, our weather has been rather more wintery than autumny …
… so it’s best to enjoy our remaining leaves while we can!
Happy Thursday.
Over the last couple of days it was intermittently windy and raining.
Happy Wednesday.
I had heard that swans will overwinter in the Okanagan Valley but I had never seen them here before, either in the summer or the winter. I was happy to spot this little family a few days ago. They seem to be two parents with their juvenile or cygnet.
All that flying means that they have to do some serious grooming. I can hear their conversation now!
Impatient swan: I’ll guard, you two get cleaned up!
Impatient Swan: Okay, you look clean now. Time to go!
Calm Swan: But darling, we’re swans. You know how important it is for us to maintain our image.
Impatient Swan: Okay, but you two look great. Let’s get going before all those Canada geese arrive. They’re so grumpy and mean and they always travel in gangs.
Calm Swan: Darling, you need a break. You’re the grumpy one, you know. Don’t worry about those geese. After all, they’ll never look as good as us. I’ll take point and you can rest your feathers.
Impatient Swan: Okay, I do feel tired. It’ll be good to rest and settle in for a while. How do I look?
Happy Tuesday!
The sun starts to go down quite early now. I was out for my regular afternoon ramble and to my surprise – I really shouldn’t have been – saw the sun beginning its sink at 3:22 p.m. Given that we have mountains all around, we are totally dark by about 4:30. My, that really is early!
The sunset felt wintery, too. The thin, veil-like cloud, the slight chill from the wind and the tint of the sunset itself all contributed to that sense.
But it’s November. A little bit of a wait, but I’ll nevertheless soon be counting down to spring!
Happy Saturday.
There are so many beautiful maple sights right now.
Happy maple Thursday. 🍁
The ginkgo biloba trees turn a lovely yellow in autumn.
Their fan-shaped leaves are beautiful, either in green or yellow.
They usually assume their golden hue very suddenly, almost overnight, and then the leaves fall quickly, too.
When they change colour they have to be enjoyed in the moment; there’s definitely no waiting!
Happy Wednesday.
The Japanese Garden is very pretty all year as it cycles through the seasons, but right now it’s decked out in autumn loveliness.
Happy Tuesday.
A fiery red maple tree shows off its autumn dress …
… in blazing crimson abandon …
… its leaves like velvet …
… a breathless beauty before the long winter sleep.
Happy Monday.
We have been getting quite a bit of rain lately, which has been terrific for two reasons. First, we’re gradually climbing out of our drought, and secondly, at the higher elevations it’s coming down as snow, which is a good thing for all the skiers and ski resort operators. Our nearby ski mountain, Apex, is apparently developing a good base layer.
As long as we continue to get rain down here in the valley, I’m very happy to welcome the mountain snow, even though driving conditions in the passes become demanding.
No one has ever had to shovel rain out of a driveway!
Happy Sunday.
This creek is very near my home and I cross it frequently.
I find its cool, silvery sound very relaxing at any time of year, but right now that sense is amplified because the bordering trees are yellowing.
I hope your day is relaxed and happy.
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