I am heading to the subarctic today; to the land of 60° north latitude (and more). I will miss this beautifully slow southern autumn in the Okanagan but I will also carry that beauty with me.

Happy Friday.
I am heading to the subarctic today; to the land of 60° north latitude (and more). I will miss this beautifully slow southern autumn in the Okanagan but I will also carry that beauty with me.

Happy Friday.

Early fall scenery
A gorgeous autumn reflection from Vova Zinger. I hope you stop by his blog to take a look at his many great photos.
Since moving from one end of Penticton to the other, I haven’t posted many recent photos of Skaha Lake.

I took this picture of the east side of the lake soon after a rain shower passed through. I like the interplay of cloud and light and the contrast of the bright autumn-clad trees.
Happy Thursday.

‘If I could only be Hiding behind a Cloud’
‘Almost Autumn in Ginkelduin’ prt7
Beautiful sun clouds from Harrie Nijland. He has many other lovely photos on his blog, so I hope you stop by for a look.
Even though the vines are still green, the harvest is coming.

Some grapes will come off soon …

… while others will be allowed to freeze

… concentrating their flavours to make sweet or dessert wines.

But it won’t be long before the fields will be sleeping, resting for next year’s bounty.
Happy Saturday.

Calm “… I woke up and the world outside was dark…” “More Than This” by Peter Gabriel – Album : Up (2002)
Calm
A very serene and contemplative photo from Achim Bornemann. He has many other beautiful pictures on his site, so I hope you stop for a look.

Penticton at night.
Happy Thursday.

I took a morning walk at the Maryland side of the Great Falls and the tow path of C&O Canal yesterday. The air was cool but fresh and the autumn …
Autumn Colors at the Great Falls of Potomac River and C&O Canal
Gorgeous autumn colours from Stephen Hung. He has many other very beautiful photos on his blog, so I hope you stop by for a look.

The Okanagan wineries have been very, very busy with harvesting and a careful monitoring of temperatures and heat units. This winery near Osoyoos was in the middle of some observation, likely regarding the progress of this particular field.
Happy Wednesday.
Aren’t they pretty?

Happy autumn! 🍂