Autumn is a reminder that
each of us in beautiful
in our uniqueness
Autumn is youthful, mirthful, frolicsome--the child of summer's joy--and on every side there are suggestions of juvenility and mischief. While spring is a careful artist who paints each flower with delicate workmanship, autumn flings whole pots of paint about in wild carelessness.
The crimson and scarlet colours reserved for roses and tulips are splashed on the brambles till every bush is aflame, and the old creeper-covered house blushes like a sunset.
Roger Wray
Every year at this time we revel in the beauty of the trees, knowing well that it is only a fleeting pleasure. Before long the leaves will flutter away from their summer home and become a part of the rich carpet that covers the forest floor.
Many people suppose that Jack Frost is responsible for the color change, but we now know that change in coloring is the result of chemical processes which take place in the tree as the season changes from summer to winter
Fall weather conditions favoring formation of brilliant red autumn color are warm sunny days followed by cool, nights with temperatures below 45o F
I found this color chart and thought it was interesting that different trees turn different colors too.
Oaks: red, brown or russet
Hickories: golden bronze
Dogwood: purple-red
Birch: bright yellow
paper birch
yellow birch
Poplar: golden yellow
Maple trees show a whole range of colors:
Sugar Maple: orange-red
Black Maple: glowing yellow
Red Maple: bright scarlet
Now when I take my drive to the campsite and while I’m at the campground I’ll be keeping my eye out for the different colors as they change. Our horizon is still mostly green with just tinges of color here and there. But the nights are getting cooler and the days shorter so it won’t be long.
I didn't ask for it to be over,
but then again,
I never asked for it to begin.
For that's the way it is with life,
as some of the most beautiful days
come completely by chance.
But even the most beautiful days
eventually have their sunsets.
Author Unknown
Fall wishes for
Simple pleasures
Beautiful memories
Love in your heart
Happy reflections
And much to be thankful for always
Ma
12 comments:
Thanks for posting what the different tree colors are! I'll be looking for them too. Have a great last work day this week!
Hugs,
Hollie
I so enjoyed the list of the colours of the trees, they are still quite green here except for our Rowan which is always the first to turn orange/red
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I'm enjoying the visual of fall...not m(any)deciduous trees here in SWFL....lol
cindi
O I love the duck! I always look for her when shopping for greeting cards. Growing up in Boston, Ma, this is my favorite time of the year. I do miss the array of colours ones enjoys in New Emgland.
Laini
My favorite is the sugar maple. That bright orange-red almost seems to glow!
Beth
Joyous Fall. I love it.
thanks for sharing the color chart; that was interesting to read
I remember when we lived in Montana going to the top of the rims (a cliff type surrounding the north end of the city) and looking down in fall you could see a mass of color, red, yellow, orange; a few months later the same view would be barren but with a return of spring, again gorgeous colors of trees blooming
enjoy the day!
betty
I loved reading the colour change you have put in your journal very interesting.I have all evergreens in my garden so I do not see much change of colour around me whilst at home.I have to wait until I am out travelling to see all the beauty.Still there are no falling leaves to sweep up which is great LOL!!I just adore the little graphics too,they made me smile and cheered me plenty.Just lovely. Have a lovely long weekend whatever you are about to do.Take Care God Bless Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES
Loved this entry!
Hugs, Rose
I love the beautiful fall colors! Hope your day goes well. God Bless, Janie
Thanks for the list of the different color leaves......I'm going to print it out! This is my very favorite time of year, the colors make me feel so connected. Enjoy the beauty of the day.
Pooh Hugs,
Linda
My little red maple already is red! I love seeing the colors - it's the only thing that makes the cooler temps worth it to me. Then we should start spring and skip winter.
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