Cheery autumn scene

[Mousetoescamper]

The view from my back yard this afternoon.

[Diamond_Dog]

1. Gorgeous tree.

You must be behind us a bit here in NE OH, our trees are almost all bare of leaves.

[Mousetoescamper]

4. This sugar maple is among the last to turn and to drop its leaves

I've been watching its phases for the past four autumns. We're past peak color here in southeastern PA, but there are holdouts. There's a huge gingko a few blocks from here that still has some green leaves. I'm waiting to shoot the pile of gold beneath the tree when it finally drops its leaves.

[calimary]

7. The Oregon rains have taken care of whatever leaves were still on the trees.

Now, the trees are bare, but the blankets of leaves on the ground everywhere mean lots of nutrients slowly working their way into the soil. Yeah, much of it will be washed away by the rain, but NOT ALL!!!

Makes me think a seriously gorgeous spring will eventually result.

[Mousetoescamper]

9. Spring growth is fed by fall's decay

[calimary]

11. Yes, indeed it DOES! It's "the circle of life" playing out, right there before our eyes!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Beautiful autumn scene, my dear Mousetoescamper! I'm lovin' it!

That tree is gorgeous.

[Mousetoescamper]

5. Thanks!

[Easterncedar]

3. I am making plans now to go to Longwood in spring

Thanks to you, Mousetoescamper! My friend, an older widow, gardener, retired schoolteacher and total do-gooder from my hometown, is really pleased to think she will see it again. I am delighted to make her happy and to have her company. We haven’t worked out the details yet, but it’s a very pleasant trip to look forward to. Thank you for inspiring me with your amazing photography.

[Mousetoescamper]

6. That's very kind of you to help your friend return to Longwood.

She'll be surprised and probably pleased to see the results of the "Reimagined" project. I'm visiting on December 5 to see the annual Christmas displays. The photos of the new greenhouses with holiday lighting are gorgeous.


Thanks and you're welcome!

[ShazzieB]

8. I love the colors in this.

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So fresh and delicate!

[Mousetoescamper]

10. Thanks!