I know it should be more winter(ish) in our neck of the woods, but it hasn’t been…
Yet.
We finally hit the peak of our Fall season with the gorgeous harvest colors, and tons of falling leaves. Luckily, I have a great park nearby to witness this season in all its glory. I grab my puppy Fred and off with go with my camera strapped to my back.
I think of so many things when I see the gentle caress of our sublime autumn.
I think of the completeness of it.
Fall ends. Winter begins.
I think of the magic. A host of brilliant colors, with (mostly) mild temperatures, and cool breezes.
I celebrate the changing season with a most grateful heart.
Stunned by the vibrant year-end filled with sorrow, grace, and tremendous victories.
A beautiful reflection of hushed joy.
Because, really? What can you do, but be in awe of another year’s radical termination?
This is a beloved time. I enjoy it in every way possible.
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Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile. -William Cullen Bryant
I’d like to thank some inspirational nature bloggers for fostering this love of our land and creatures. Thank-you to amazing wildlife photographer Phil Lanoue Photography. Because of you, I watch the birds with a new appreciation (and a I know their names). And thanks to A Window into the Woods for your wonderful squirrel photography. Suzanne gives these funny animals amazing personalities. I love how both of them make nature, not just heart-felt, but fun too.
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Great post! And Mr. Squirrel seems to be playing you. 😉
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I think he took a shining to my puppy Fred. LOL.
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There is nothing better than being treated to a show of Gods creatures in their own environment. Your pictures are just beautiful.
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Thank-you! It’s a beautiful park that I am still discovering. 🙂
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Your photos are gorgeous and the trail reminds me of our aqueduct where I take long walks. 🙂
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This particular trail isn’t too long, but it is just enough to feel hidden from the surrounding city. Your aqueduct sounds wonderful!
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The trail is beyond inviting. What a fabulous place to walk, think, contemplate, reflect, kick your shoes off and run. (Like I can run anymore – but I can dream)
Super pix. 🙂
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Ha ha! Thanks Gemma. I am not so sure I would kick off my shoes and run either. I’m too scared of snakes and fire ants. LOL.
🙂
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These are all marvelous shots.The squirrels are too cute, and I love the trail pic. 🙂
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Thank-you so much! The squirrels drive my dogs crazy on a daily basis, but I think they are cute. 🙂
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Excellent writing and gorgeous pictures. I think your squirrel may know my squirrel in front of the house : ) Too cute!!
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Really? Are they brothers from another mother? HA. Thank-you kindly!
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These are beautiful! 🙂
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Thank-you! I give all the credit to nature. 🙂
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Thanks for taking us on your walk. It’s nice to see the beauty that others see. And it’s nice to share ours, too, come to think of it. I love the blogging community. Your squirrels are so cute!
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I love the blogging community too! But honestly? WordPress really does a fabulous job of keeping us all connecting and adding ways to interact. Love them!
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what a lovely neck of the woods from your lens
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A nice glimpse of our urban park in the city. 🙂 Thank-you!
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So very cute, lovely post 🙂
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Thank you! It was fun to put together. 🙂
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beautiful shot composition. your photos are gorgeous! I love them all.
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Aweee! Thank-you! I love nature photography.
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You have such a great eye Angelia. Lovely 🙂
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Thanks LuAnn! I just snap away as fast as I can. 🙂
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These are beautiful picture. And I am going to echo what LuAnn said. You really have a great eye. I love that little squirrel. 🙂
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Thank-you sweet Arindam. I bet that squirrel would like you too. 🙂
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I would love to walk down that trail and chatter with that squirrel – or those squirrels. I’d like to take my big furry girls along though, so the squirrels would probably hide.
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I had one furry friend with me, but he is pretty small and quiet. A few of them didn’t seem to mind. 🙂 Others looked a little perturbed. Ha.
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Angelia, you have SUCH an AMAZING gift with the camera!
Everyone of these photos ROCK! But being a huge squirrel lover, the ones of the squirrels made my heart smile.
“Because, really? What can you do, but be in awe of another year’s radical termination?
This is a beloved time. I enjoy it in every way possible.”
You’re so right, my friend. I sometimes get annoyed at how fall and winter have almost become non-existent because those are my two favorite seasons. The weather has changed so drastically these past 5 years. Today it was close to 75 degrees and very humid. Tomorrow it goes back to freezing temps.
Oh well…it is what it is.
Thanks for sharing these images and words. Enjoyed them!
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It is crazy temps these days. Makes you wonder what is next???? 🙂 At least our summer was milder than normal. 🙂
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Great series! That squirrel is hysterical!
Really like the great egret flight with the trees! Beautiful setting!
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I am saving the other images of the great egrets for another post. I am fascinated by them now….thanks to you! 😀
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You are blessed to see Autumn’s color changes. Beautiful. Houston is mostly pines and Live Oaks so I really can’t see much of these amazing changes. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.
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Awe, thank-you! Merry Christmas to you too! My sister lives in Friendswood so I do know what you mean. Not a lot of chilly weather in Houston. But I ADORE pines. We have a few on our street that are just lovely year round.
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Your writing is beautiful, so relateable. I sense a kindred spirit here because this reminds me of my own thoughts during this time of year when I’m taking the wee pup out for runs. The photos are just stunning, gorgeous colors and so vibrant. I used to associate winter with hibernation and deadened nature but it’s not the case at all and you’ve perfectly captured the brilliance and life of this season!
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I think we are kindred spirits Audrey! My Dad loved Fall and I was always a summer girl. As I have grown older, I realize how precious the Fall is. Unfortunately, it doesn’t last near long enough here.
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The photos are awesome. And so is the writing. Yes, the changing of the seasons is pure magic and you were able to captured the last glimpses of the autumn in these pictures. I see a lot of people have taken a liking of the squirrels, which are cute, but my favourite picture is the one you call Fall Flight.
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The great egret of the urban pond. They are beautiful in flight. These birds don’t like anyone near them. As soon as you get close, they fly off. Beautiful creatures either way. Thank you so much!
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Creeper squirrel just made my tough day a whole lot better! 😉
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I should send you a print! What better way to cheer up than look at the funny expressions of the squirrels. Hugs to you!
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{{big hugs!!}}
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Gorgeous photos! We don’t have the changing seasons over here so I’m happy to take a walk through your part of the woods. Peekaboo squirrel is adorable and I love the colors and light in that shot.
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Thank-you! I love the time of day when the sun is setting. The colors are just golden. We have just enough changing seasons to “see” some nice colors, but they really don’t last long enough.
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SQUIRRELS! I love them so. It’s easy to catch good images of them as they are adorable. No fair, you captured great nature pics then we don’t get to see how you fall!!!??? Tsk, tsk, tsk.
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Wait…how did you know I fell? I did fall getting FALL. HA. I slipped on some leaves. Hey, are you one of those creeper squirrels in disguise?? HA HA HA. Just wait til I get back to California….. 🙂
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