The Colors of Autumn

Colors in autumn can be vibrant.













Or more subdued...














The sunlight can be mellow and the air misty, slightly dulling the colors in the afternoon.

Lake views can be dazzling, but the light has an almost metallic cool sheen.


The pale cornflower blue contrasts nicely with the plowed beige fields.







The hills are full of color.






Looking more closely shows individual trees with more vibrant shades...




...and even more closely gives a good view of the deep brown of the bark, punctuating the yellow, orange and even slightly green of the leaves.








The brightness of these grasses peeping up over the hedge defiantly challenging the autumn cool to touch them.





The cows have come down from mountains and are lazing in the low afternoon sun.








Most of the fields are plowed over in autumn; some still display vines with turned leaves.






Brass-colored leaves frame the lake scene.














Autumnal flower baskets adorn the towns.











Wisps of autumn are apparent on the bushes.













Bright cheery berries make up for the gentler sun.





Acorns show their splendor...














Sour sweet hard apples are ready for the eating...












Individual leaves have their glory...

Each one lighting up a single tree...

















Every tree adding to the brilliance and wonder of a rock-hewn valley. It seems like the colors of autumn are harvested from the abundance of the summer sun and served up to us just before the sleep of winter begins.

Sugar Cube Cartoon

As usual on Saturday, we went to the market today. Of course, Jazzy went too. She very much enjoys meeting and being admired by her many friends there.


On the way, we saw this huge mushroom growing out of the side of a tree.











The patterns on its underside are interesting.

















Autumn is coming and the conkers are beautiful and ready to drop.

We stopped at the cafe in the center of the market. And today I noticed the drawing on the paper wrapper on the sugar cubes. I never use the sugar, and so hadn't noticed before. I didn't know what I was missing! Each set has a different drawing on it. I just loved this one.