“The falling leaves drift by the window
The autumn leaves of red and gold
I see your lips, the summer kisses
The sun-burned hands I used to hold…”
Delicious Nat King Cole. Oh, that voice! And then there’s another, wistful “Autumn Leaves” by Ed Sheeran- also a favourite of mine. Sad songs, nostalgia… Autumn seems always to be about letting go.
I’m in denial! Jakesprinter’s theme for this week is Autumn and beautiful though it is, I always approach the season regretfully. It’s no secret, I’m a Summer bird. Yet the lovely Virginia Creeper on the side of our house has no regard for my feelings, and is subtly, gently taking on those rosey hues. It must know it gladdens my heart when I turn the corner of my street to be greeted by a wave of colour.
Nowhere better for walking in Autumn than the North Yorkshire villages. Richmond is a wonderful place for kicking those leaves, beside the mighty River Swale.
Just a tickle of colour
Richmond Castle with a golden frame
The village green at Richmond
The rush of water that I love, the colours so subtle yet
The fine bright days are sometimes overshadowed by the cling of mist and damp, and I rely on the splash of colour from berries and leaves to revive my flagging spirits.
Kildale Abbey swathed in mist
Kilburn Village touched with dark rose
But then, as Autumn progresses, it turns cold and I’m tramping quickly through the woods to keep warm.
The woodland trail
Thankfully we’re not there yet, and I can enjoy some lingering warmth from the sun. Or, like the birds, I’ll have to fly south for the Winter.
Many thanks to Jake for what is undoubtedly a beautiful theme. I haven’t begun to do it justice here, but I’m sure you’ll find many inspiring photos if you click on the links or the fabulous flying dragon logo. Perhaps he’d take me south?
restlessjo 
I love posting autumn photos also. Very nice job on your photos.
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Many thanks, Ken. So glad you visited.
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Wonderful photos. I cannot name my favorite, because all are so beautiful. Thank You showing them.
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Bless you, that’s so kind. you’ve brightened my day.
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The photos are all great responses but I love that road photo best – it speaks to me about autumn – the solitude, the sadness even. It does not help that Autumn Leaves is now playing in my head. 🙂 I like that song and I think that defined autumn for me even before I saw a real autumn.
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It’s kind of wistful- I like it too. Thanks, Imelda. I was out with my walking group last Autumn and kept hanging back to take photos. I wanted to follow the trail to see where it went, but, don’t I always…
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So beautiful, Jo!
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Thanks, m’dear!
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Thank you for sharing these stunning autumn colors. The Virginia Creepers are wonderful!
It’s spring in my neck of the woods 🙂
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I love our topsy-turvy blogging world, Dianne. Many thanks.
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It’s still early enough in the season that the weather can still be warm – hopefully the autumn will last a long time! Your pictures are so beautiful… 🙂
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I’m hoping so, Meg. I go to Porto 27th Sept and I have the dread that I’ll come straight back into Winter! Many thanks.
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A very good series of photos Jo, but like you, I haven’t given in to Autumn just yet. We’re visiting Maine soon, so things might be a little different there, but I still reckon an English Autumn can be just as colourful. If I were to post any Autumn pics at the moment they would have to be old ones which may already have been posted.
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Thanks Dave. Looking forward to your photos of Maine. Have a super time!
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Autumn through the beautiful colours… Beautiful photographs. Thank you, love, nia
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Hi Nia! Love the leaves, hate the cold! Thank you dear.
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such a wonderful and joyful season, and thank you for stopping by !
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You’re very welcome, Sydney. Happy to share the joy.
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Magical, dreamy colors of Autumn. I don’t see much of these in Houston thus my excitement when I saw it in your post. Thanks for a beautiful Autumn adventure.
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Thanks Mr. B, and for your kind tweet. Expect there’ll be a few more leaves to view before Autumn’s over.
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