Color Emerge - A Painted Walk

It’s one of my favorite times of the year.

The cool crisp air compels you to switch from shorts and sandals to a jacket and Fall boots. The smells of hot chili and comforting soups greets your nose upon arrival at your destination. You start craving hot chocolate and marshmallows and begin consuming more teas for the warmth.

Invites to bonfires and hearing talks of Oktoberfest and pumpkin patches launch. Football season is at its peak and all you see are fans sporting their gear every Sunday. People are wanting to gather more and cozy up to food and entertainment.

These are all wonderful things to look forward to during this season change but one of the most exciting parts for me is…

capturing the colors as they emerge

I took a walk with my kids so I could gather some photos of this beautiful transformation. I do this every year and each time I am more amused.

It’s like the plants are getting dressed in their best and saying

It’s time for us to shine!

As I often complain, this onset of gorgeous hues doesn’t last long enough. You have to catch them at the dawn of the season or it’ll be too late. Before you know it the leaves will turn brown, start to crumble and begin falling by the wayside.

I was so intrigued by the deep red tones that I snapped several perspectives. They are the highlight of the forest standing out against the shadows. The dominant color when it comes to depth and vibrancy in my opinion.

Its easy for one to become intrigued and mesmerized with tranquility while staring at these magnificent transformations.

I could do it all day.

Do not limit your sights to what’s on the grounds. We looked up and found other conversions.

From reds to orange

From oranges to yellows

There are plenty to see in just a short distance.

My kiddos had fun standing on rock formations and picking through things. They are my little outdoor adventurers.

It’s fun enjoying nature. Especially when the bees are at rest.

I also love the mild sun that gently illuminates the trees. It’s an almost perfect setup for a day of walking and photography.

For those of you that experience the switch from Summer to Fall what are some of your favorite things?

All photos were taken with our Cannon EOS Rebel T6.

Thanks for Reading ~