The View from my Window: Early October 2016

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Last week when I made the trip to town I saw only a branch or two turned colour. This week, entire hillsides are red and gold. The trees I see from my window are late performers, I guess, although the green they’re wearing is looking mighty tired. Even the sky looks washed out.

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The afternoon shadows are so long so early!

By the first of November, I expect the leaves to be gone, so you’ll likely miss the colour show.

What do you see where you are?

posted under Friday Afternoon Views from My Office

10 Comments to

“The View from my Window: Early October 2016”

On October 2nd, 2016 at 12:44 pm Vicki Says:
I live in Florida and we don’t have many trees that change color.
I love the view from your window!
On October 2nd, 2016 at 7:24 pm Debbie Says:
Thanks, Vicki. Sometimes, after 13 years, I find myself taking it for granted. These posts help me shake that.
On October 2nd, 2016 at 12:58 pm Margaret @ BooksPlease Says:
The leaves are falling here in Northumberland, but most of the trees still have mainly green leaves, just a few are losing their colour. There’s definite autumn feel in the air!
On October 2nd, 2016 at 7:24 pm Debbie Says:
Sounds a lot like Canada, Margaret!
On October 2nd, 2016 at 10:24 pm Teresa Says:
Still green here and everything looking lush on my patio. I meant to take photos this weekend and forgot. Not sweater weather yet.
On October 3rd, 2016 at 11:15 am Debbie Says:
I envy you the lush patio, Teresa. We have a frost warning for tonight (although I don’t think it’s likely).
On October 2nd, 2016 at 11:55 pm Nan Says:
We are at peak color right now! Bright reds and oranges and yellows. So, so beautiful.
On October 3rd, 2016 at 11:17 am Debbie Says:
The fall is the most visually striking time of year in our climate, isn’t it, Nan? We’re not quite to peak yet (although why we’d be behind you, I don’t understand).
On October 16th, 2016 at 7:08 pm Lisa Says:
Yeah, I’m usually ready for the leaves to change once they get that tired, washed out look. If only they’d just stay on all winter, though!
On October 17th, 2016 at 9:12 am Debbie Says:
That’s the thing, Lisa – the colours are all so short-lived. 🙁