The calendar warns the end of summer is near, but so far, summer clings to the leaves. The sky is bright blue. Usually I’m eager for fall, eager for the crisp weather and the foliage.
And the photo opportunities. New England’s autumn is the most photogenic season imaginable. Unless we are hit by tropical storms and heavy rain, it is also the most pleasant.
This entire summer has been delightful. Almost like early autumn and for the whole summer. July and August have had little rain, lots of bright sunny days and clear skies with warm, rather than hot, temperature. You couldn’t ask for better. So I vote for keeping it. As long as summer wants to hang around, my welcome mat is out!
Denial only goes so far. I took a few pictures of the trees in the woods … and a bright patch of yellow caught my eye.
Earlier, when we were out in the car, I noticed the edges of the maple leaves are beginning to turn a bit rusty. It’s still warm and sunny. Even a bit humid. Regardless, change is coming. Seasons are non-negotiable.
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Wasn’t it a beautiful summer in New England? And you’re right, changes, although subtle, are on their way. The days are shorter and some leaves fall on the deck during the night. And I’m looking forward to the gorgeous photos you’ll be posting on your blog.
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As long as we don’t get any tropical storms coming up the coast. A lot of rain could ruin the foliage. That, and we need a cold snap. But I hope. We will be in Jackman, Maine October 4 – 11. I’m hoping for great color!
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So much of Oregon is still wilderness, covered by lush forests and natural wonders.Yearly seasonal changes in the Pacific Northwest are very predictable. Weather patterns may vary of course but in general you can count on our long rainy season beginning around October 15th. That coincides with peak color in our leafy trees and boy do we have trees here. The trick is to get out and get pictures galore before those rains begin or you may miss your chance for another year.
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The timing issue is true here too. I just shoot like crazy from the beginning of leaf changing until it starts to rain. Some years, you get brilliant color. Not every year, though. You also need a cold snap. If it’s too warm, the leaves just turn dull brown. First week in October is peak around here, usually and lasts to around the 17th or 18th.
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Lovely homage to the change of seasons. And you managed to write it without using the word ‘bittersweet’ once! Not easy to do, as I well know….I love this time of year, with all its mixed emotions. My feelings about the approach of autumn days has been set to music by the Russian composers. So this time of year I feel a longing to hear the wildly sad strains of Russian folk tunes and symphonies. Rimsky-Korsakov…Rachmaninov…and the wonderful mix of mood (part festive, part grand solemnity) of Lt. Kije by Prokofiev. I’ve been trying to write a blog post about this but as I can’t get Kalendar Prince out of my head I keep getting drawn back to the piano.
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Someone, after I mentioned Rimsky-Korskov, asked me “Who are they?” I love that whole Russian emotional program music. Pictures at an Exhibition et al.
Bittersweet is ever so slightly overused, though I adore bittersweet chocolate. My favorite 🙂
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Ahhhh those windows to your woods…….sigh !
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And from all four sides of the house. You should SEE the leaves after the fall really falls. We are talking … MILLIONS of leaves. Maybe billions.
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I know , I have admired your home for a long time now !! 🌷
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You really like leaves? And trees. Lots of trees. Dust. Dog hair. And old things 🙂
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Yes actually I do M 🌷
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Come on by! I’ve got coffee 🙂
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I’m at my mom’s tonight – how about a rein check 🙂
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Any time 🙂
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Thank you Marilyn ! ❤️
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I like your photo of the flowers in the red vase. Looks like it is floating.
Magical.
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It’s a glass table top, so probably it gives it a floaty look 🙂 Thanks!
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Sooo ready for Fall! I just posted about how the leaves are going to be beautiful around here because we have had so much rain, because that is what everyone says around here. Interesting that you say the opposite. I will have to Google that! 🙂
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A little rain? Good. A LOT of rain? Washes the leaves right off the trees. This time of year, we get tropical storms on the east coast. The storms are usually greatly weakened by the time they get this far north, but they bring torrential rains, the kind of rain Noah must have experienced. The leaves wash away.
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The last rose of summer….
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I think we are into the last chrysanthemum … that isn’t very poetic, I guess.
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As soon as I have a free moment, I will. And thank YOU for coming by!
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Aww thank you! That means a lot to me 🙂 it’s okay, don’t mention it! It was a pleasure 🙂
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Our Summer in the Pacific Northwest keeps extending itself. We just came through a great week on temperatures in the low 70s before returning to the 90s for what I hope will be the last time. There’s a westerly wind that has even taken the coastal beach over the 90 degree mark. That’s most unusual as it’s usually 20 degrees cooler than inland.
I’m ready for some cooler temperatures and rain. Since our weather patterns seem all screwed up this year I don’t know if I can count on our rainy season beginning in the second week in October. The leaves will change color when they’re ready but I think they need help with a bit of rain. It’s been a particularly dry summer this year.
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It’s been particularly dry here too, though usually that improves leaf color. It doesn’t, however, improve the aquifer and our streams and rivers have been very low, in some cases nearly dry. We do need some rain. Soon, no matter how it affects the foliage.
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Our biggest concern is wildfires. Yesterday it reached 92 with 17% humidity. Those are prime fire conditions.
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So far, no fires, but the woods — and we live in the woods — is dry as tinder.
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After a chilly late August, it’s become quite pleasant here the last few days. Early September is often quite a nice time, weather-wise.
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This time of year is usually our nicest weather too. Especially the first half of October … sometimes into November. Autumn is my favorite season. I just wish it would last longer!
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