And just like that! Peak colors are gone. In 24 hours, many leaves have fallen to the ground. Those left on the trees are duller, and not catching the sun which, today, shines brightly. So, here are the colors of Vermont as we have seen them so far. (Some photos were previously posted).
Remember to click on the photos to see them enlarged. The colors show up best in enlarged mode.
White is the main color for buildings. Browns in buildings are found mainly in barns, and homes tucked deep in the woods.
Grays:
White returns to the landscape, in nature this time - the noble, magnificent white birch tree.
In Vermont, blue sky always enhances the colors. To see a blue, shallow stream is not as common.........
....as a flowing, rocky stream, following the road. It seems most roads follow these babbling streams, and in fall, any number of colors may frame it.
YELLOW, and ORANGE, punctuate the views in orchards, farms, and hillsides.
This is our "bellwether" tree, at 123 Pleasant Street, in Grafton, Vermont. We have seen it turn from green to brilliant orange within four days.
Photographing directly into the branches yields great colors.
Sunshine through the golden leaves of the sugar maple tree.
Then, there is pink, peach, red, and deep burgundy.
Scarecrow, Grafton, Vt.
Folks in Vermont use surrounding natural colors in their outdoor, and indoor decor.
Painted on wall, in Phelp's Barn, Grafton, Vt.
This is the one photo that I feel typifies a fall scene in Vermont. It was taken on a cloudy day, a little pre-peak, but the road - it's always turning, always drawing you forward..... what will you find around this turn, and the next?
Remember to click on the photos to see them enlarged. The colors show up best in enlarged mode.
White is the main color for buildings. Browns in buildings are found mainly in barns, and homes tucked deep in the woods.
White returns to the landscape, in nature this time - the noble, magnificent white birch tree.
In Vermont, blue sky always enhances the colors. To see a blue, shallow stream is not as common.........
....as a flowing, rocky stream, following the road. It seems most roads follow these babbling streams, and in fall, any number of colors may frame it.
YELLOW, and ORANGE, punctuate the views in orchards, farms, and hillsides.
This is our "bellwether" tree, at 123 Pleasant Street, in Grafton, Vermont. We have seen it turn from green to brilliant orange within four days.
Sunshine through the golden leaves of the sugar maple tree.
Then, there is pink, peach, red, and deep burgundy.
Scarecrow, Grafton, Vt.
Painted on wall, in Phelp's Barn, Grafton, Vt.
This is the one photo that I feel typifies a fall scene in Vermont. It was taken on a cloudy day, a little pre-peak, but the road - it's always turning, always drawing you forward..... what will you find around this turn, and the next?
Brilliant images, stimulating commentary!
ReplyDeleteCan you come home now?
Thanks, Anonymous. We leave Camperama tomorrow, Tuesday morning, heading south. We're trying to decide on the route now. We may stop for a day or so in Lancaster, Pa. There is a store we like to visit that we call the Amish Walmart. Whatever we do, we will not drive so much each day. So we may be in Houston by the end of the coming weekend. Depending on Internet access, I'll add info about the trip home as I can.
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed your blog,Lynn. Don't know if I'll be able to read it while I'm in Hawaii. Surely the church there will have internet access. Maybe I can keep up with your travels.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, who is Anonymous?