a second turning

 

I see the leaves in a second turning right now.  The poplars and oaks have joined the maples in their color display.  Instead of striking pops of color amongst green, our woods are turning towards a more homogenous blend of yellowish tan.

 

The light is still gorgeous.

 

 

And there is definitely still outrageous color hidden in some of those leaves.

 

Believe me when I say I'm enjoying every last bit of it.

 

 

The leaves seem to provide their own light on my evening walks on our trail.  Soft crunching leaves beneath my feet, fingers and nose nipped with cold.  I love these days, fleeting though they may be.

I hope you're enjoying whatever the season is offering you right now.

Have a lovely weekend.

The Mushroom Tree

I was wandering around the yard the other day checking up on the chickens and having a look at the fall foliage when I noticed a tree by the wood pile that was covered in mushrooms. 

Aren't they fantastic? 

I was snapping pics when something at the base of the tree caught my eye.  The trunk has a hollow hidey spot and what was peeking out? 

Mushrooms playing a little hide and seek with me.

We seem to be moving quickly through autumn.  It's only been a few days and already the colors have turned more to red and brown and leaves cover the yard. 

Soon the poison ivy will be covered in white instead of showing off their pretty fall colors.

But let's not worry about that yet... instead let's roll in the leaves, wrap these gorgeous days around us, and make soup.  Winter can wait.

Happy Tuesday, all. 

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