The colour this fall hasn’t been as spectacular as in other years, and unfortunately, I haven’t gone hunting for it yet, but this morning — grey and hazy as it is — I thought I would post a few photos, taken from the front deck, of the paint daubs of Autumn’s palette I see just a few feet away. I’ll make this my meagre contribution to Dave’s 2010 Fall Color Project.
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‘Autumn’ by Emily Dickinson
The morns are meeker than they were,
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry’s cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town.
The maple wears a gayer scarf,
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old-fashioned,
I’ll put a trinket on.
Join in Dave’s 2010 Fall Color Project and showcase the autumn palette in your area!
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Not looking so meager from my perspective! The color palette is wonderfully vibrant and subdued at the same time.
Wonderful colours! Enjoy!
It’s interesting, isn’t it? In some spots, the colour is almost non-existent, but then suddenly you’ll come across a burst of luminous foliage like you’ve shown above. It’s got to do with weather, (and even the wind), but there’s some time yet for lots of colour.
What a lovely view from your deck, Nancy. I agree the fall foliage this year is much more subdued, yet there is enough color to lift one’s spirits.
Lovely, Nancy, and perfect poem … delighted we are both sharing these remaining autumn moments.