Solitary on an Algarve bench
Or even on an Algarve beach
Have you seen any lovely leaves lately? This is an Autumn challenge I discovered just last week. Rather nice, isn’t it? Just click on the link to start those leaves falling. I was out kicking the English leaves about today. Just as beautiful! Join me next week and see.
No changing leaves here yet, Jo. I’m waiting, and hoping! Enjoy your Sunday!
Do they change in China, Cathy? In the Algarve the plane trees do but many of the others don’t. It will be a washing/cooking/ironing day as James is home on a ‘quick turnaround’. Maybe a stroll later, and then finish my Monday walk. Have fun! 🙂
I know the leaves change in the north of China, Jo, where they do have four distinct seasons, but I really don’t know about down here in the south. I hope you got all your washing/cooking/ironing done! And had some fun with James too. 🙂
Beautiful! But these don’t come close to your pink Virginia climber 🙂
Much warmer there, though! 🙂 Thanks for your visit. I’m off to Newcastle to meet a friend. Will catch you up later. 🙂 🙂
so many things I could moment on format hat post – but I leave with two images stuck in my head the most – and that is the wallpaper and those cool fine nails – what a soothing post – peace
sorry Jo – this comment was meant to go with the other post – I am sure you know which one – but when I clicked to comment it lead me here again – okay just and to clarify that…. 🙂 ❤ hugs
I know sweetheart! No worries 🙂
I like them both too 🙂 Many thanks, Y xx
and I kept looking for an octopus hat too – lol – jk
Pretty Jo!
Thanks, Nicole. Getting cool 😦
I have been so behind on my blog reading Jo. Hope you are doing well. It is getting really cold here but the leaves are spectacular. So that is always nice. Good to hear from you!
I’ve been so busy running around the comments, I haven’t visited with you lately either. Apologies! Today! 🙂 🙂
No worries Jo! I have been too! 🙂
There are some beautiful read ivy leaves along the road from us – the colour is stunning. Unfortunately they are not in a place where it would be possible to park, or even park elsewhere and walk to as there are no pavements, and it’s a busy road. I just admire them every time I drive past.
I have a Virginia Creeper up the side of my house and I love its rosiness, Elaine. It was a bit windy here today but it’s clinging on. 🙂
Maybe that is what the one I see is, and it has escaped from someone’s garden and is cascading down the fence by the road. Lucky they can cling on well!
I love autumn and autumn leaves…lovely photos 🙂
Thanks, Sherri 🙂 I’m still in shock from watching Klizan beat Rafa! Deserved, too. Played the most dynamic 3rd set I’ve seen in a while. Ah well- that leaves my Saturday free. Have a good weekend. 🙂
I missed it Jo…but if it was deserved then I can only imagine how well Klizan played. Darn it though…oh well, as you say, now you can do other fun things this weekend I hope! Have a great one (and thank you again so much for your really lovely message over on Jill’s blog, it really moved me…)
Lovely leaves Jo – don’t you just love the autumn colours 🙂
Adore them, Suze. 🙂 I’m about to weep over my Virginia Creeper. We had a breezy night and it’s all over the back garden! 😦
oh so sign of Autumn have reached Portugal already, well i guess it is about that time of year:) and i love your festival of leaves. London is still quite warm, we are finally getting our summer it seems 🙂 and i love it! Autumn is great but the winter that follows ekkk im dreading it!
I know exactly what you mean! 🙂 My solution is to escape to the Algarve but it’s usually only for a short time and Christmas is at home with Dad.
OOH! Something new..
My 10 year old brought me a pretty maple leaf yesterday, which I’m flattening in my Kindle case. Apple-picking tomorrow should produce some images to share! =D
It’s a nice idea, isn’t it? This challenge started last year and I’d forgotten all about it. And it’s quick and easy 🙂
I suppose it would help if i charged the camera battery…. =D
Oops! 🙂
Love your festival of leaves. What a great challenge for this time of year.
Thanks, Ruth! It doesn’t last for long but it’s nice to make the most of Autumn, I think. 🙂
well it look alike that when you got out to kick those leaves – you photographed them too – so nice
Pure coincidence that I’d taken these 2 in the Algarve a couple of weeks ago, Y, and hadn’t ‘used’ them. It seemed the perfect opportunity. 🙂 I had a darn good leaf kicking session in Durham yesterday, though- in warm sunshine too! Pinch me- was I dreaming? 🙂
This is a doable challenge. I love your entries though.
Quick and easy, isn’t it, Bebs? (unlike most of my posts 🙂 ) And it’s a shame to waste lovely leaves.
Really nice images of autumn, Jo. “Kicking leaves”……….that brings back childhood memories. 🙂
Nostalgic, Ad? Bet you don’t have time. 🙂 Yesterday was a glorious day in Durham and I had a lovely frolic in them, by the river. Happy weekend! 🙂
I see plenty of these at the moment Jo.
An easy challenge then, Colline. 🙂 🙂
Not mad keen on any challenge that “leaves” us out … but I do think that your second photo could be your personal icon, Jo: it’s very representative of your life, no ?
I can’t imagine anyone leaving you out, Mrs. M 🙂 But I like your thinking!
Thanks for vicarious autumn leaves. Not many of them around here as summer approaches – or ever if it comes to the point.
Those are long distance ones for me now too, Meg, but I was busy kicking some about in Durham today. It was sunny and quite beautiful. 🙂
Time I took some images of the autumn leaves….
Quick- before they’ve gone! But only withered ones 🙂 🙂
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Lovely and here’s to Autumn!
Mary- do you think we could go straight from Autumn to Spring? I know that’s greedy of me but I hate the cold. 🙂
I’m right with you!
Lovely colours, I live quite near Westonbirt Arboretum and keep meaning to go and see the autumn leaves there – will have to try and make it there this year, definitely feeling autumn in the air now.
I was kicking the leaves about on the river bank at Durham today and it was glorious, Lucy. Quite warm too, but there’s a definite nip in the air in the mornings. Autumn is lovely but I live in dread of the next bit. 🙂
Leaf on a beach? Kind of an oxymoron. Very nice, Jo. (P. S. My stepson sent me the cutest owl pillow. I’ll need to show it to you. Hopefully it will have a blog use.)
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I’ve taken more random owl photos in the last couple of weeks than you would believe. I wonder why that is? 🙂 🙂 Owls and Autumn go well together- I’m sure you’ll find an excuse.
I love the one on the sand the most!
It was a great find, Cindy- thanks! 🙂
These leaves are so beautiful, Jo! I especially love the one on the beach- great shots and thanks so much for taking part!!! xx
The beach one’s winning, and it’s my favourite too. I passed that bench earlier in the day when the light was just right and I should have got my shot then. English leaves promised for next week. 🙂
Oh the first one is lovely too, the light is just perfect in that moment. I look forward to seeing your pictures next week 🙂
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I absolutely love these two leaf photos, Jo! Especially the leaf on the beach.
It was an unexpected find, Amy, and they’re usually the best kind. Thank you 🙂
Yep, … usually the best kind 🙂
Don’t you just love autumn?! I was walking the pups today and stopped to watch and enjoy the sight of a little toddler kicking the leaves into the air with such joy and laughter – wonderful!
If I can’t be on a beach in the sunshine then kicking leaves is second best, Tanya. 🙂 I was out there having fun with them today.
No fall leaves here…sigh. I depend on my friends like you to show me how beautiful fall will be☺
Don’t you have Autumn in Texas, Laurie? Just hot or cold? I’ll do my best 🙂
Lovely shots Jo! Saw some leaves were falling this week, luckily the weather is still warm enough 🙂
Very strange in England right now, Indah. Positively golden and warm today but it won’t last. 😦 I do like an Algarve Autumn though. 🙂 Thank you!
Beautiful, Jo! I love when the leaves first begin to change color, but I get sad when they fall. Thanks for sharing!
I had a wonderful tramp around in them today, Jill, and it was a lovely golden day. Our days are numbered though. 😦
I Clicked on the Autumn Challenge. You will have fun with this one …. as you do with all the challenges. 🙂
Leaf colourations are always uplifting, don’t you think? No time for blues here 🙂
That’s why I’m visiting your blog…no blues. 🙂
Great beach shot Jo – nice contrast of textures and colours. And thanks for alerting me to this challenge. I was just thinking it was about time it came back – I enjoyed it last year 🙂
Jude alerted me last week, Debbie, thanks. I’d forgotten all about it. I was thinking I should do some windows but this was much quicker. 🙂