AUTUMNOLOGY

 

AUTUMNOLOGY: the study of autumn

 

 

Fall is by far my favorite season.  Not that the other three don't have their merits. But the colors, smells and weather of autumn just sing to my soul.

 

 

Of course, I never felt this way when I lived in Southern California. But then So Cal really doesn't have any seasons- just temperature variations.

 

 

 

But in the Northwest autumn is glorious. When Dunn and I walk every day the scenery is breathtaking, and best of all it changes every day as each tree cycles through its fall changes on its own schedule and in its own way.

 

 

 

Every tree seems to have its own habits. On some trees all the leaves change at the same time to the same color.  Other trees will change from bottom to top, or top to bottom. Then again, some trees will change one branch at a time.  My favorite variation is when the tree changes from the outside in. The center of the tree will still be bright green, while a little further out it will soften to yellow, then orange and finally the tips of the branches will be fiery red. The over all effect reminds me of a flame.

 

 

Some trees get positively florescent!

 

 

 

One of the nicest things about our home is that it backs up to a greenbelt (a small forest where no one can build).  Which allows us to enjoy the glory of autumn right out our windows.  It is such a blessing to live in a place where I am in love with my surroundings!