Sunday, October 06, 2024

Colorful



The past few days have given us some spectacular morning and evening colors. The ones above were from a morning walk. The magic all happened as I walked back towards home. I'd hiked out to an area where I could see across the top of the ridge but the view was rather...um. Bleh.

When I got to the mailbox the skies lit up with those great crepuscular rays of morning light over the cornfield.

Another stunning evening sky gave us some amazing colors. 
Home sweet home ... colors in the sky above us.



The trees are rapidly changing colors. Getting a scenic shot is really quite hard in these woods and hills without travelling to the river or a bluff.

Green and Gold Hickory leaves:


Maple leaves along the driveway:


I'm hoping to get out to one of the county parks this afternoon.

Below is a photo of Jersey Valley which had an earthen dam to provide flood control and a man made lake which provided us with hiking, fishing, and kayaking, picnics, and swimming. The dam was destroyed in 2018 and apparently they will not replace it once again as it is too costly.

The County is working on rebuilding the trails that were also destroyed.

I do recall in years past that this was my go to spot at sunrise or late in the day. This is a photo from 2014 when the lake still had water.


I'm aching to get out and enjoy some fall beauty if it comes around. However. I'm okay with what Mother Nature will provide for us.



10 comments:

Miss Merry said...

You live in one of the prettiest places on earth!

Sandra said...

I agree with Miss Merry. Gorgeous.

Jenn Jilks said...

Good for you. These are colourful photos. I like the winding down of nature. She needs a ret.

Far Side of Fifty said...

What pretty sky! You captured it wonderfully!

Anonymous said...

You did alright with that sky. Nothing much doing here for me yet. Sigh. /AC

aurora said...

Awww, I love your Home Sweet Home photo!! What a special place <3

Val Ewing said...

Thanks. It is a nice place.

Val Ewing said...

Thank you!

Val Ewing said...

Yes, it is quite beautiful here. We have enjoyed it for nearly 30 years.

Val Ewing said...

thanks!