The Vibrant Colours of Autumn

 

Not long ago, the leaves started to change from green to 

hues of gold and orange.

Some leaves turn pink and then red

Just walking in my neighbourhood, I can enjoy the daily changes.

Bright and shiny in the sunlight

Beautifully shaped.

Falling leaves get caught in branches and enjoy the sunshine

before falling down to the ground.

I love to walk down to the big Mon Repos Park in Lausanne

and it only takes between fifteen to twenty minutes from my home.

It's my way of getting into nature despite my town environment.

I love the colourful leaves of the oak and to see the ripening acorns.

The pond is always beautiful to contemplate and there are still some lily-pads.

The blue sky and trees are reflected in the water.

The big American Oak leaves have already taken on a burnished look.

Acer leaves in vibrant red brighten up darker corners.

Another fallen leaf, resting in an evergreen tree, backlit by the late afternoon sunshine.

The Chrysanthemums are filling out the flower beds.

I particularly liked this colour which blended so well with the colour of the fallen leaves.

The leaves from my strawberry plants have changed colour.

I have had a really good crop of fruit this year!

The Beech leaves are among my favourites against the soft dappled background.

I have taken so many photos this autumn

 that it would make this blog entry far too long to add them all here, 

so I'll make several entries during this month of November to include the most beautiful ones.

We are now in our second wave of Covid-19,

we are told to be very careful and follow strict hygiene rules.

Restaurants and cafés have closed,

but shops have remained open.

It's best to avoid crowds and enclosed spaces and to wear a medical mask.

One day, we shall be free of all these strict rules,

but in the meantime, we find joy in the wonders of nature.

I hope that you are well.

Take care!