“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’m a summer bird too, but you make autumn look inviting. :-).
Love the Virginia Creeper. The colors are gorgeous!
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Thanks Gem. Yeah, it’s a big “hooray” when I turn the street corner- more so as the season goes by.
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Beautiful!
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They’re lovely colours to work with. Thanks, Nicole.
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What a lovely trail Jo 🙂 I prefer autumn to summer 🙂
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If i’m honest I do like both, Paula. It’s just the dread of the long cold winters that does me in.
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Autumn’s my favourite season even more so now
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I can understand that. It must’ve been melting in your Summer.
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Fabulous images Jo, and you are lucky to be able to witness those colour changes! We don’t get to see even a ‘tickle’ 🙂 Have never witnessed fall colours in all my travels!
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You almost have me feeling sorry for you, Madhu, but I only have to look at your site to know there’s no need. Didn’t you mention Japan in the near future? Next year you’ll have to do New England in the Fall! (must admit, I’d love to do that too. Let’s arrange it)
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Let’s 😀
I do hope to catch some fall colours in Japan.
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Really nice post! Thanks! z
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You’re very welcome. I loved sharing a little colour (and a little gloom!)
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wow..i love the woodland trail!
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Yeah! Kicking up leaves in the woods is great.
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You live in such a beautiful area. The Virginia Creepers are fantasic.
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I do love ours. It gets bigger every year, but then Mick gets the ladders out to stop it getting in the gutters.
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My favorite time of the year. You presented us with a selection of beautiful and colorful photos. I enjoyed your words by starting us off with a song. Love Nat King Cole. Great selections for challenge.
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Thanks Francine. I guess I’ve lived through a lot of Autumns. It’s not really here yet, except for our creeper. The other photos are previous years.
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Lovely photos:-) Autumn always produces such vibrant colours.
But like you, I always feel a tinge of sadness at saying goodbye to the summer.
Fly south with the birds, what a lovely idea 🙂
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Let’s go, Vicky. That little place in the Algarve beckons…
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Hmmm, one day eh? My dream is to travel in the motorhome to warmer climes during the UK winter.
I wouldn’t put the dogs through it though as they are both old, and I don’t think they’d cope, well Jasp certainly wouldn’t.
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No one can deny – the colours of autumn are spectactular!
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Oh I know, Marianne. I’m just a grumpy boots!
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wonderful photos!! absolutely love those top two! and I want to be on that road in the bottom photo, ah……hubby is also a summer bird…. every year at this time I attempt to convince him why autumn is the best season. you can maybe relate to his response “ugh, the season of death is upon us.” ah…..thanks for another great entry!
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Yes, I know the feeling, Tobyo, though I’m not quite that gloomy. (there’s always the Algarve!) Think I’m a split personality because I don’t mind booting the leaves about on a crispy day, but those gloomy ones…ugh! Thank you.
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Stunning post for this week theme Johanna I really love your post 🙂
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Got to keep the customer happy, Jake. So pleased you like it.
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What lovely autumn pics, Jo. Love the shades of that Virginia Creeper, and the song of course. 🙂
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I shouldn’t do this, Ad- I end up singing the song all day, and these ones are awful melancholy. Cheers!
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Gorgeous autumn colours, Jo; I especially liked the woodland trail.
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I do like kicking up the leaves when they’re all crispy, Julie. Thank goodness we haven’t reached that stage yet, but by the time I come back from Portugal it’ll be the slippery slope into Winter. Maybe I won’t come back!
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Love the pictures. Although many leaves have fallen in recent gales, the colour here has yet to turn.
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Our creeper has only just turned, Viv. The other photos are from last year. Up till yesterday it was still Summer (almost!) Thanks, m’dear.
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Stunning – can almost smell that crisp autumn air!
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Thanks Chica! I love it when it’s crisp too. The damp not so much, but you never know what kind of Autumn you’re going to get.
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Wonderful photos…and I loved your description: just a tickle of color.
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Thanks TBM. It’s all out there… just waiting.
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Unreal pictures!
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Ah, they’re very real! Don’t we live in a beautiful world? Many thanks for your visit.
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Yes, of course – there are a lot of beautiful things around us!
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What a beautiful place to reside, oh I would love to be surrounded by such peaceful beauty. Guess I will just have to come visit your beautiful photos when I need the calm and serene they depict. thank you so much for sharing 🙂
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There’s so much variety in North Yorkshire, Len, and I guess it’s always possible to find a peaceful spot to enjoy. Glad you liked it.
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