I am experiencing Autumn for the first time in Charleston, South Carolina. Fall has always been my favorite season. I am a huge fan of red, yellow, orange and brown leaves. To be surrounded by a cacophony of falling leaves is one of my greatest pleasures.
Yet, here, most things remain green. Maybe more leaves have yet to turn. Time will tell.
Until then, I will focus on the details. The autumnal details.
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When yellow and gold leaves are difficult to find, flowers will do. |
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A stunning, fading rose against yellowing leaves. |
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Ginkgo leaves. My favorite. |
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Fall-tinted buildings become much more significant this time of year. |
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These yellow-flowering shrubs are everywhere. I have yet to learn their name. |
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Ripening fruit. Coloring foliage. |
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I have yet to find a leaf this color here. |
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Staged. Couldn't help myself. |
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Love that finial in the corner. |
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More floral beauty. So many plants are still in bloom. |
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Would one of these be missed? |
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Gorgeous leaves and branches against those shutters. |
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Random beauty. |
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Unidentified berries. |
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Anyone know what this is? I do know that as the fruits ripen, it will become more vile in appearance. |
I'm looking forward to watching nature change over the rest of the year. I am not looking to the freezing temperatures we will have over the weekend. Just one night, but that will be enough to do plenty of damage. I guess a flake or two of snow would be too much to ask.
3 comments:
Did you ever figure out what plant that was in your last shot? Nice pictures. Also we had a beautiful fall out here in the midwest. I know you hate it, but I am itching for some snow. Winter would not be winter without snow. Living in Nc in the sandhills we had such a short winter that I ached to see flakes and to feel the crisp winter air hit you when you walk outside. I enjoy it more now that I have more heat flashes!!!!! Have a great holiday season and stay positive Hogie!!!!
Looking back at the picture, I wonder if the wispy brown things surrounding the seeds would dry out well? They could be used in arrangements or mix media!
Gorgeous photos!
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