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Autumn beauty

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It’s hard to pick a favorite season of the year, but fall seems to edge the others out. Maybe because it never lasts long enough. Maybe it’s the intensity of colors combined with the desire to take in as much beauty as we can, before the leaves are gone that makes it so special.

In a comment from a previous Sievers blog post, Barbara S. wrote, “I have always loved the fall season on the Island, with its cool, crisp breezes, smell of woodsmoke in the evening, days with bright sunshine filtering through the glorious, vibrant colors of the changing leaves, walks on Schoolhouse Beach wrapped in sweaters and scarves of soft, fragrant wool; caramel apples and bread baked in the stone oven at the Farm Museum, turkey Harvest Dinner, made and served by Islanders at Trinity Lutheran Church, and a quieter Island.”

“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” William Cullen Bryant

From each single leaf to a full canopy stretching above, we treasured every day of this autumn’s vibrant and glorious beauty.

Comments

  2. Oh my Carolyn…just gorgeous! I love the beautiful photos. It is still almost 80 degrees her in SC…but the humidity is minimal…AND the Camellias are in full bloom! So, a different kind of beauty. Thank you so much for sharing this glory. Love Linda❤️❤️

    • The colors really peaked after all of you were here, Linda! By now, the leaves are all on the ground, so it’s pretty bare. Trading one of your days for ours sounds nice! Hugs from all of us, Carolyn

  3. Thanks for the wonderful glowing Fall photos. In the Illinois Fall was pretty quick, so it was great to see your colors. Fall is my favorite season – sad to see summer escape but love to see the colors of Fall. The Ginko tree in my neighbor’s yard is still hanging on to its leaves, which will all fall off at one time – sounds like raining leaves, and I hope I catch it happening. Stay well and happy. Linda

    • Thanks, Linda! It took a long time for the colors to come through here on the Island, but when they finally did, it was truly spectacular. I love seeing Gingko trees, as far as I know, there are none on the Island. Your description of the leaves coming down is great! Love from all of us, Carolyn

  4. Every October, I wish I could be back on the Island again. Maybe next year. Thank you for these wonderful autumn photos.

    • Hi Karen, This fall, you just couldn’t miss taking fabulous fall photos! It was so good to see you twice this fall. Looking ahead to next time! Hugs, Carolyn

    • Thanks, Lynn! It was a fall wonderland and we’re still talking about how beautiful this year was, as it didn’t seem at first that we’d get such vibrant colors. We miss you! Hugs from all of us, Carolyn

  8. Carolyn! The photos are simply gorgeous. You have a talent (among many) for nature photography. The
    photos reflect your love of this Island’s seasonal beauty. Thank you !