Playing with shadows in the woods
A bench beneath a ruined tree
Ruined yet proud against the canopy
A sculpted leaf adorns a bench
And water gleams beneath the trees
Delight in a child’s painted aqueduct
While a curious hedgehog looks on
A moth alights on curling brown
Autumn leaves, brilliant in the shade
Leaf shadows gently caressing a tree
A nostalgic look at Autumn because I shan’t be here for most of it. Nice to remember it at its best, in dappled sun and shade (and each with six words, if you run the gallery). Dawn is sharing Festival of Leaves if you’d like to join in.
‘Good morning, leaf’ says Mr. Caterpillar
And the leaves blush and nod
Next week I’m off to the Algarve again, for quite a long spell this time. I won’t be posting for a little while as I shall be without Internet. Sighs with relief! I have one more walk for you on Monday. Have a great weekend, and a wonderful Autumn, and I’ll be back when I can.
Meantime, Debbie is sharing some superb photos of Vietnam. Join her for Six Word Saturday?
restlessjo 
Lovely autumn shades! Have a relaxing break in the Algarve Jo away from northern England’s weather!
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I think I might just get away in time, Marion. It’s been surprisingly pleasant for October so far. 🙂 🙂
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not much of colours here yet…thank you for sending some! I wish you a lovely stay over there in the sun!
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I’m looking forward to curling up with a book, in the sun, Leya:) 🙂 Thank you!
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Enjoy the Algarve!
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Looking forward to it, Pit 🙂 🙂
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Enjoy your stay, Jo. Happy Holiday!! ❤ 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Hanna! 🙂 🙂
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Wonderful gallery. Jo! The blushing leaves are my favorite. Enjoy your time in the Algarve. Especially the warm weather. 🙂
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The sunlight was just filtering through the trees beautifully, Liesbet 🙂 Thanks a lot, darlin!
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The color show’s just getting fully under way here. Jo. Safe travels to you. Come back and share soon!
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It’s a lovely time of year, Ron. Thanks so much 🙂 🙂
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Have a wonderful holiday, Jo. Love your autumn images, especially the butterfly. 🙂 xx
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There are still lots of butterflies around, Ad, especially Red Admirals 🙂 🙂 The Autumn chill hasn’t really happened yet but it’s coming.
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Love the curious hedgehog, and you had some great shadows. Have a wonderful time in the Algarve, and a nice rest from blogging, Jo 😊😊😊
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I’m so ready to wind down for a while, Sue. 🙂 🙂 Not too long though!
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Well done, Jo! I love that first shot! xo
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A fairy dell, isn’t it? 🙂 🙂 Thanks, Jill!
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Stunning array of photos Jo, all of them. Have a wonderful and relaxing break. xo 🙂
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Thanks darlin! Life can be fraught if you let it. IT battles this morning then watching Rafa. Off to meet a friend for lunch next. Happy weekend! X
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You too Jo. Enjoy your lunch. x 💕
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Great photos Jo, I love the red leaves in the last one 🙂 Have a lovely time in Portugal and I’ll look forward to seeing lots of great shots when you have time to post some 🙂
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Thanks a lot Eunice. Looking forward to chilling for a while x
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Autumn seems to have bypassed me this year, gone from green to brown! Apart from the Virginia Creeper which is mostly on the ground now. Just one or two leaves hanging on in the rain. Your walk in the woods makes me think of Whitcliffe woods in Ludlow. I had many an autumn walk there. I might take November off from blogging too, although I do have hundreds of lovely Cornish photos to post. I’m sure we’ll talk before you go, but just in case, have a great time and I am not at all envious… [grits teeth]
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Our Boston Ivy is looking fabulous. Funny how different each year can be! Thanks darlin. You take care xxx
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Had to look up Boston Ivy, to see what difference there is between it and Virginia Creeper. Seems yours has three leaves whilst mine has five!
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Hang on. I’ll go and count. No I won’t. It’s raining xx Rafa was magnificent!
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We will be enjoying Autumn in its entirety this year! Portugal now delayed until January – make sure you take lots of photographs and walk lots of walks for me!
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Oh, that’s sad, Becky! 😦 😦 I suppose it will give you time to catch your breath and catch up with posts. I’ll miss having you around. We’re going to be quite busy though.
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Definitely a need to catch our breath . . and already the diary looks busy!!
We will miss seeing you too out there, but hopefully we can make up for it in the new year xxx
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Beautiful photos. Have fun in the Algarve, wish it was me 😃
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Many thanks, Regina. 🙂 🙂 I hope you can get there some day.
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Love the first photo Jo. It looks like a path to a fairytale land 🙂 Happy holidays and I hope you enjoy your long spell in Algarve. Rest well, eat well and of course go out exploring. Enjoy 🙂
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Many thanks to you Mabel. Any chance of you winding down for a while? X
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Funny you say that, Jo. I’ve only got a couple more blog posts for the year, and then I’ll be off the WP world til sometime next year 🙂 So yes, winding down soon 😀 You have a good trip and holiday ❤
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Lovely pictures Jo, enjoy your time away.
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Many thanks, Andrew 🙂 🙂 Do my best!
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It’s good to have a break from the Internet. When I got to Italy and I am up in the mountains we don’t have internet or good cell phone connections. It’s wonderful – like the old days when we just enjoyed life, nature, etc. Good for the mind and soul!
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Yes, I think so! I’m looking forward to ‘switching off’. 🙂 🙂
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Ahh..these are beautiful photos, Jo and you’re right, this is the very best of Autum; crisp cold in the morning, warmer days, the crackling of dried leaves in the paths just waiting for a playful kick in the air, wondrous colours all around with the trees putting on their yearly display for us – I always forget quite how special a season it is! Your pictures capture it perfectly…and the curious hedgehog had me smiling! What has he seen…oh you! 😀🍁🍂
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I was in the Valley Gardens at Saltburn while Mick was working nearby, Annika, and I never can resist an opportunity to play. 🙂 🙂 Had the devil of a time posting this this morning so I’m totally relieved it’s up. Have a great weekend!
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Jo, I really hope your IT problems sorted…it can be incredibly frustrating! So glad you managed to post though, this was just the perfect start to my day! Have a lovely Sunday. Xx😀❤️
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Thanks, Annika! Fingers crossed, it seems much better tonight. 🙂
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Have a lovely time away.
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Thank you! I’ll do my best 🙂 🙂 Hoping for continued good progress at yours.
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Really fabulous your playing with shadows in the woods!
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The sunlight was just perfect, Anna 🙂 🙂 Thank you!
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