Fall rain brings up the colours.
It rained from late Tuesday straight through the night.
As we left Clifton Park it had begun to let up, but the sky was still angry.
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With more rain predicted from Sunday and through next week, the Hudson may revert to its pre-drought level, covering those exposed banks.
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Driving further down that side of the river, we came upon a flock of geese in an empty field.
“Maybe there will be a snow goose.” said the man…
We’d seen one a couple of years ago, hanging out with Canada geese but never since. So is this that same flock? Perhaps it’s more likely than not, since how often does a single snow goose attach to a flock of the Canada kind?
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We were on a blind corner so I was encouraged to hurry up and this was the best I could do.
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We turned off up Wright’s Road which was colourful but very misty.
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Corn fields often seem to get plowed in curious wedge shapes for which there is no doubt a reason.
Maybe it has to do with the contours?
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Wright’s Road is where I always take a photo of the Allen mailbox attached to a tree, but those images did not come close to being acceptable. No great loss!
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Halfway home we came upon some strong colour.
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And another trio of horses we always call hello to.
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Patchy mist still clung to many hilltops.
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It was decidedly atmospheric.
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But blocked what should have been a rather nice view.
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Many trees have thrown off their leaves while others stubbornly deny the change of season.
Presumably those are the trees that sleep late in Spring?
It’s not something I ever thought about till now. I should take note and check.
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This was a pile of large rocks, the significance of which, not knowing, I cannot offer.
It may be a wall in the planning, or one having been dismantled. The former more likely.
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Maples and sumac are bright red. The almost neon-bright yellow is mostly the invasive vine which at this time of year reveals itself glaringly!
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We decided to meander the rest of the way home. Why not?
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More wedges!
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This will do for now.
But…there are a few more that are still in consideration.
And yesterday took us quite far afield. We’ll get to that – eventually!
That misty road trip was certainly packed with atmosphere! Gloomy and chilly today in Beetley, and the leaves from our two Oaks are falling regularly now, like large snowflakes. Getting dark much earlier too, and for some reason I find myself dreading the coming winter.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you, Carolyn, for the misty and atmospheric post. One of many reasons that I don’t like winter is not only the cold, but also having to have light early on, and the discomfort of many birds looking for food, but not living in my garden.
Joanna
Every season has its charms and we must appreciate them.
Wow! In India, there is no autumn. I have seen the neem trees in our city shed leaves in March. Never noticed others shedding at all. It is good for vegetarians like me. But I don’t wish to see autumn colours some day up and close.
*I mean I do wish to (Google editor messing around with messages again)
Beautiful colours and great musings!
Gorgeous! I hope you get enough rain to be or aid. We are hunkering down. After this, with any luck the drought will be broken.
Could I just put forward the possibility of albino Canada goose?
Looking at the pictures, the beak seems different, but it’s certainly a possibility. We do really want to see them flocking by the thousands, so another long drive…
Well, I hope they are all there for you and I also hope that he/she is a different species there by choice. I look forward to the photos…
When are your surroundings beautiful? When it looks picture-perfect even on a rainy and grey day 😊. And I love the autumn colours on Wright’s Road.