Big Leaf Maple
Fall has hit its peak in the high country. We were in the mountains for the weekend. The leaves have turned and were dropping enthusiastically, but Sunday was the day. Sunday was the day that Mother Nature performed her striptease act. A cold front moved in and brought with it gusty Fall winds. The oaks and maple were freeing a multitude of leaves with each gust. They swirled through the air like thousands of gold finches. These mountains were the Northern gold fields of the California Gold Rush. On Sunday we enjoyed Mother Nature’s annual gold rush.
Fall mountain road.
Redbud
Maples
Oak Forest
Willow
Fall stream.
Black Oak Leaves
Aspen Leaves
Blitz refused to go with “Yellow” as the theme for this post, because she really thought we should do “Red” all over again. When I explained that the leaves were “golden” and not “yellow” she was happy. I know they’re yellow, but let’s just keep that between us.
Not the yellow dog.
THE FORESTER ARTIST 
Some years back I had the privilege of visiting the South. I was treated to Fall colours still live with me. I’ll never forget. Such a magnificent season for you guys. Wish we had it like that. Enjoy. The images are marvellous.
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Our colors are less impressive in the valley, but the mountains are spectacular. Today I’m in Arkansas and the trees are really starting to change.
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Tim,
The Fall Gold Rush is spectacular. What a great name for it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Linda!
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Great photos!
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Thank you Ilex!
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Wonderful photos!
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.Blitz harmonizes with the color of the tree and the pine neeles covering the ground, making a pretty scene as well. The colors of the tree leaves are beautiful but Blitz created her own scenery.
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She does indeed!
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These colours are just like in a fairy tale.. beautiful Tim and Blitz is a lovely princess.
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Thank you so much!
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Fall Stream is definitely my favourite photo in the bunch (phenomenal) but they’re all so beautiful.
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Thank you so much!
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Your photos are amazing Tim, but the one of the Fall Stream is stunningly beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing these 🙂
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Thanks so much Caren!
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Here I do not see these colors in nature. It’s always summer, I think we do not respect the seasons anyway. But the pictures are beautiful and of course our muse still reigning. She is the most beautiful of all. Laughing a lot here just watching her in a Queen’s pose! She knows exactly what to take from you!!!! kakakakakakakaka
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Indeed she does! Summer all year isn’t so bad. But I do like the changes if the seasons. 🙂
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People change with the seasons! Happy, sad, hope and searching for….. but not ou Queen, she is always happy is not.
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She is.
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Same thing happened here last night. I think Halloween just wanted to see some skeleton trees so it sent in a nice windstorm overnight.
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Perfect!
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Blitz sounds like she has a lot in common with Ted! And I love the beautiful photos. Mother Nature performed her act here last night, as we had high winds and rain here in Nashville. Have a great weekend!
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Almost in your neighborhood today. We were in Little Rock but on our way to Shreveport.
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Stop on in next time you’re in the ‘hood!
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🙂
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Yes, a gold rush. A lovely post.
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Thank you Elena.
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Gorgeous shots. My favorite part was when the dog refused to play along and put on the Old Yeller costume… : )
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She’s just a stick in the mud….or maybe I should say she likes her muddy sticks!
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Beautifully written, Tim. Your photos are gorgeous.
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Thank you so much Jill.
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Beautiful pictures – I love the colors of fall.
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I agree, isn’t it such a beautiful time of year.
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I think I like the fall stream the best. It is wonderfully composed with the leaves and the reflection.
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Thank you so much Ruth.
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Nature is so amazing! The photos are exquisite!
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Thank you so much Ayo! Nature is amazing. So are the pictures you took of the old castle. It looks like a great subject for a painting. 🙂
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I agree!!!
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Welcome sis!
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Such a happy, healthy looking friend yo have. And I like all the leaf shapes – from redbud-round to willow-narrow! And those cool circular leaves on the wildflower by the water too!
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Thank you so much!
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