A Splash of Color

Fall is a season of color so I expect that.  What can surprise me is flowers in late October.  We visited our zoo again and it started out pretty bland

I hope when I'm surprised I don't look like this guy

Moving along things got more colorful

Who doesn't like to see colorful fall season berries?

Next the flowers began to make themselves known

Near the front of the zoo and this fountain lies the flower garden

I know weddings are sometimes held here

But usually I don't spend much time checking this area out

There was light rainfal but it didn't dampen our spirits

I'm glad we checked it out

It was very hopeful and beautiful

Sometimes you go to see beauty...sometimes you bring it with you

Just Leaf It

Fall has arrived

What was a whisper...a hint is now a shout

Many leaves have now fallen since I took these pictures

It's in the fifties mostly now and daylight savings will soon end

Green, my favorite color is nearly gone now

I like the colors of this season...not the changeable weather and fading light

I know what's too follow too and that doesn't fill me with much excitement

Maybe I'm alone in this feeling

but I prefer the hope of spring to the fading glories of fall

It's gotten quieter now with most birds leaving and insects gone

I found a lone puffball dandelion

Who knows where it's seeds will fall

Odds 'n Ends

Fall has brought some beautiful sunsets lately

Sometimes I look at skies like this and wonder if it could be real

It's quieter lately.  Birds seem to have gone to greener pastures.  The cicadas no longer make their distinct noise.  The pond frogs have packed it in.  Even our Garder Snake visitor hasn't been around

'Tis the winding down of another season.

A Walk in the Park

We've been having some nice weather.  Nice weather often demands a trip to the park

Geese and ducks had the same idea

They felt it was a fine day for a swim

I certainly didn't swim but I did soak in the view

It was perfect walking weather too

Sometimes summer just doesn't want to let go

I don't mind since in these parts winter is often stubborn and encroaches upon spring's time

I think the foliage has a rather washed out appearance

This speaks of fall

It might be warm but it still feels like fall

We all know the seasons march right along

There's nothing to do but appreciate each season

Enjoy the day while you can

Tomorrow may not be so nice

Seasons weather us all some

But there's grace to help us through everything

Seasons may close parks but they don't have to close your heart

Into Every Life a Little Rain Must Fall

It's acting more life fall today.  Cooler with some rain.  Some critters love it...like this tiny frog

The plants love it too

It may look gloomy but it's necessary and unavoidable

The cicadas quiet down when it's cooler...here's one who didn't get the memo...look closely

Spider's traps are much more visable

But I think they're fat enough anyway

Golden Orb Weavers have endless energy to make web

When their labor is through they just sit and wait

The sun sometimes struggles...we didn't even see it today

It's really spider season

They help keep the wasps in check at least

Hang in their before long it will be a brighter day