Autumn interlude

In-between the misty October days 

there are gloriously sunny moments when all the autumn colours

come alive and glow

The tiny asters bring a welcome touch of vibrant purple

matching their centres to the burnished orange of the colours around them.

The first beech leaves to change colour stand out against

the other still-green leaves on the tree

Grapes ripen ready for harvesting with promises of juicy sweetness

or silky wine yet to be produced.

Tiny red berries create colourful droplets after the rain

and bright orange leaves burn with an inner light thanks to the angle 

of the rays of the sun.

The shadows and lighting change and each leaf reflects the shadow

of the leaf opposite.

This little plump robin stayed around just long enough 

for me to go click with my camera!

A charming garden shed takes on the warm colours of autumn

in the late afternoon sun.

Winter is coming

but for now

all is bathed in a golden light

and here we are!