This year's autumn was greeted by rains and winds. And sure, the days are cold and dark. Recently, it's been raining almost everyday, and I was afraid that the first leaves that had turned yellow would be shaken off by the wind, leaving the trees half-clad with the remaining leaves that were yet to transform to their golden glory. That would mean that there would be no thick forests of red and gold to feast my eyes on and to photograph. Would my second autumn turn out to be a disappointment?
On the other hand, the rains made the grass more verdant, which became a perfect mattress for the fallen leaves.
The cone flowers along the pond lingered to bask in the autumnal sunshine that briefly interrupted the rains.
The blueberry leaves and other bushes exuded a vibrant red color.
This birch was the first tree in the city (where I roamed about) that I found to have turned yellow almost all over.
The others in this queue were still green.
So far, the onset of autumn still offered pretty little things that one can truly take pleasure from.
And sometimes, our worst expectations may turn out to be an unexpected bliss. There may appear wonderful things just around the bend.
Like you, Charlene, I choose to believe that wonderful happenings, people, and abundance in nature and in my life await me just around the bend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your lovely photographs of nature. I especially appreciated the red leaf on green grass and the golden birch.
Peace.
That looks like a beautiful autumn to me, wonderful shots. We've skipped autumn and gone straight to winter - I don't think there will be any leaves left after today's storm.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the autumn colors.
ReplyDeleteInteresting photos of autumn; we had a long strech of rain followed by many dry days making for an interesting fall as well.
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Beautiful autumn colors of the tree lined street!
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