Friday, November 23, 2012

The Autumn Leaves

 
 
When I was a little girl, I couldn't understand why all my teachers said that leaves turn red and gold and yellow in the autumn.  I lived in Orange County, California, and that didn't seem to happen there.  I knew that my teachers couldn't be lying (nuns don't lie!!), but I just didn't see much of a change from summer to autumn, then to winter.  It just got a little colder.
 
Then I moved to Central California last year, and I got to see a REAL autumn for the first time.  Now, I've no doubt that this is nothing compared to the fall colors that one might see in New England or in the Midwest, but it is certainly a delight for me.  I just LOVE that autumn color.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I love the rich red of this:
 

 
 
 
 
 
This tree is a favorite in my neighborhood:
 
 
 

 
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  I have much to be grateful for, in particular, this little girl:
 
 
Thank you for your visit and for your comments. I love reading them.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos Julie! Love all those bright vibrant colors!Your dog is so sweet.I must have missed the post when you introduced her! They are great companions! Have a great weekend!
    xx
    Anne

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  2. I love the show that the fall leaves give. So many gorgeous colors. Enjoy! I love that gold one on Paradise Ave. too.

    xo
    Danielle

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  3. Beautiful images, fall is always so beautiful. Your fur baby is precious too. Thanks so much for visiting me.

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  4. I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving, Julie. I love seeing the fall colors and those trees look stunning!

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  5. I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving, Julie. I love seeing the fall colors and those trees look stunning!

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  6. Gorgeous photos! I must say I am jealous that you still have the beauty of fall all around you. I live in Kentucky and all of the beautiful golden, red, pink and brown leaves are all gone! :( Winter has hit us full force here. I wish I had just a couple more weeks of those beautiful leaves to rake up.
    What a little cutie your pooch is! :)
    -Denise

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