10 August 2010: Changing Again

While the summer heat has not completely subsided, some of the leaves have started their transformation! The beautiful fall colors will be here before you know and after all of this summer humidity...I am ready!

9 August 2010: Gently Down The Stream

Row, row, row your leaf...

21 June 2010: Fallen

First day of summer and the leaves are falling!

11 January 2010: Nonpareils

I got nothing...just nonpareils

11 November 2009 Photo: I Just Can't Stop Myself

As long as there are leaves left on the trees, I just can't stop myself from taking pictures of them!

8 November 2009 Photo: Flower Power

Since the weather was so nice this weekend, we did a little yard clean up. This little yellow beauty was hiding under the leaves and just not willing to succumb to the cold weather yet.

29 October 2009 Photo: Take A Load Off

Hanging out on the benches enjoying the serenity of the fall.

26 October 2009 Photo(s): Ghosts On Parade At Green Lakes

So bear with me since there are many pictures on today's post...I got out of the house yesterday afternoon and headed to one of the NY State Parks. I also finished the ghost cakepops early this morning so I felt I needed to include them in here as well.

Bill and I went out to Green Lakes to check out the fall colors as it was a beautiful sunny Sunday. It is a great place to go hiking but since I couldn't do much hiking, I hobbled down to the lake for a bit and then we drove around and stopped on the side of the road so I could take some photographs. The tree pictures that look like someone was laying on the ground to take the pictures were our attempt of couple photography. I saw the picture I wanted but since I was unable to get on the ground to snap it, I metered the picture and set Bill up in the position I thought would get the shot I wanted. He did a great job! I love them and thanks to Bill for laying down on the wet leaves!

And the Halloween cakepops are FINALLY done. The ghosts are cute and as each time I have made these, I learn something new that would make it easier. If you want a cakepop, come on by to visit.

23 October 2009 Photo: Falling Faster

I had an appointment this morning to get my foot re-xrayed to make sure all was healing well. I figured since I was out of the house, I would take my camera and try to get a picture in the outside world. The fall colors are at peak right now in Central NY but they are expecting rain and wind this weekend so I imagine the leaves will be down soon. I figured I better get a few more pictures before the trees are all bare. These were taken from inside the car becasue it was a bit wet out and if case you forgot...I am in a case and on crutches :)

Anyway the foot is healing properly and I tried again to get the doctor to agree to take the cast of sooner but he told the nurse to write me a prescription for No Whining Pills. I told them they should double the dose and that Bill would attest to the need. HAHA. I get a new cast in 2 weeks and I am thinking animal print!

19 October 2009 Photo: They're BAAACCKKK

I know the scarecrows made a recent appearance on the blog but now they have all come out to play. We have done a lot of the decorating but not all. Actually I am not sure if we will get all of it done this year due my injury but we'll see. Bill's loves Halloween so I am going to try to make it happen.

15 October 2009 Photo: If I Only Had A Brain

The scarecrows are hanging out on the deck ready to get put up on the yard. I am singing, "If I only had a brain...I wouldn't have gotten on that ladder!"

14 October 2009 Photo: Wearing Your Heart On Your Gourd

Bill went and bought gourds for our fall decorating. Doesn't it look like a heart on the front gourd? Unfortunately I am still not at capacity to do the outside decorating. Hopefully by the weekend, I will be mobile enough!

9 October 2009 Photo: Another Leaf

Yes, I know, another leaf, you ask? Hey, it's fall...deal with it!!!

8 October 2009 Photo: Spooky Season

The fall season is a favorite in our house. I love the fall leaves...Bill loves Halloween. The house will be transforming over the weekend with decorations for fall and spooky season and here is just a taste.

3 October 2009 Photo(s): Perfect Fall Day

After a VERY long week on the road and being sick, I finally had a day free to spend with Bill. We went to the Farmers Market, went to see a fellow photo enthusiasts show at a local coffee shop and then we went wandering about the area near our house. The trees are still not in full peak but we found some great photos around the Jamesville Reservoir, Fiddlers Green Park and the side of the road (while trying not to get hit by passing cars). It was a wonderful afternoon with my wonderful husband!

1 October 2009 Photo: Lemon And Lime

I love the lemon and lime colors in this picture coupled with the white birch. Damn - I love the fall season!

27 September 2009 Photo: "Reddy" Or Not

The rain has returned after a lack of precipitation for most of September. I hope this water will help to make the fall foliage more brilliant this season.

23 September 2009 Photo(s): The Fall Of Freddie The Leaf

My obsession with the falling leaves continue as I travel around New England for work. Here are a few examples from my drive along the Mohawk Trail through the Berkshires of MA. I also love the book, "The Fall of Freddie the Leaf" by Leo Buscaglia and this time of year always makes me think of it for multiple reasons. If you have never read it, you can check out the text of it here: http://achievebalance.com/spirit/theleaf.htm.

20 September 2009: Cha Cha Cha Changes

The temperature was in the low 40s when I took Mona out this morning. The brisk air, light frost on the grass, the pumpkins at the farmers market and the changing leaves can only mean one thing...autumn has arrived! Tuesday is the first official day of fall and while I am sad to be putting away our summer furniture, I absolutely love the fall season. I am in awe of the leaves that paint the countryside each year. I feel alive in the brisk morning air and long to see the mist/fog rise off of the lakes and mountains. So here is hoping for a colorful leaf peeping season and prepare to see many more photographs of the scenes of fall throughout New England!