We are still experiencing relatively high temperatures of 30-35C (86-95F) and as a result the beaches remain very busy as people try to cool off or just enjoy the last bits of summer before it drifts gently into autumn.
The evenings are very pleasant and the beaches still inviting as people continue to enjoy them after dark and even swimming in the summer-warm lake.
Happy mid-week.
Weβre half-way through September and only a week away from the official start of autumn. Time certainly flies and next we will be entering winter! But before we go there, we have lovely September and especially those couple of shoulder weeks between summer and autumn that can be so glorious and enjoyable. Here are some recent September scenes that epitomise that magnificent, almost perfect, couple of weeks.
Happy Tuesday.
Autumn on the moors and the heather turns from ash-purple to russet brown and the bracken too turns a rusty colour. The greens get earthier and β¦
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A beautiful autumn picture from James at Mountains, Myths and Moorlands. Please click the link above to see more of Jamesβs stunning moorlands photography.
A blue sky, a clear lake β¦
β¦ and some light pink faces.
Happy Monday. I hope yours is a good one.
β¦ to see right now β¦
β¦ such as thriving peaches readily available in the market β¦
β¦ and hydrangeas blooming while the trees still hug their leaves β¦
β¦ as the summer-warm lake lazes under a drowsing sun β¦
β¦ and the creek slowly trickles along , relaxing in the shade β¦
β¦ while the grapes grow plumper with each passing day.
Happy Sunday.
The sun departs β¦
β¦ and the moon rises β¦
β¦ while day still lingers.
Happy Saturday.
Weβve recently had some rather spectacular cloud formations. Hereβs one, an excellent example of a towering cumulonimbus thatβs reflecting the setting sun.
These clouds are known in aviation as βclouds of vertical developmentβ and are extremely dangerous because they can contain hail, lightening, microbursts, wind shear and turbulence severe enough to break an aircraft apart, even a large commercial jet. Pilots are always very careful where vertical cloud development is concerned. These cloud types can also cause very dangerous thunderstorms and are precursors to tornadoes. Basically, a tornado is a towering cumulonimbus cloud gone absolutely wild.
If you see a towering cumulonimbus and itβs headed your way, you should always be cautious, especially if you live on the prairies where the flat topography and lack of obstacles such as hills or mountains allows for unimpeded, potentially destructive development.
Otherwise, you can marvel at these natural constructions and enjoy their visual impact.
Happy Thursday.
Bernie
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A gorgeous sunset picture from Bernie at 3six5snap2. Please see click the link above to see more of Bernieβs lovely photography.
While out for a ramble I heard a very distinctive sound: that unmistakable rattle of dry leaves in a gust of wind; there they were, swirling on the ground in a sure demonstration of the unstoppable arrival of autumn.
Weβre still very green, but even those leaves seem to make that particular rattling sound once September arrives. Itβs understandable. By turns it has been hot, dry, smoky, and windy. Theyβre tired.
But among all that greenery the autumnal colours are slowly creeping in. Everything in life starts small.
Although autumnal yellows are often the first colours to show, Iβve already noticed some reds, too.
The Oregon grape is changing its dress β¦
β¦ while the matador roses that bloom so beautifully and unceasingly from June through August, are beginning to slump.
Summer officially ends in less than two weeks and while itβs a bit sad to see it go, autumn is a wonderful season with its graceful and stunningly beautiful characteristics. Iβm looking forward to it.
Happy Wednesday.
Here are some varied summer evening-sky scenes to remember as this lovely season begins to disappear into autumn.
A blue hour with moon β¦
β¦ a silhouetted mountain β¦
β¦ an overcast sunset β¦
β¦ and sunset-reflected clouds β¦
β¦ together with a lovely view of evening Rocky Mountains β¦
β¦ are images to take with us as summer unwinds.
Happy Sunday.
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