October has been a quiet month round these parts. At weekends, I’ve been content to wander round some of our local parks, eager to enjoy the autumnal sunshine and feel the crunch of the leaves underfoot. I love this time of year more than any other. I’ve always enjoyed October’s golden tones for as long as I can remember. As always, my camera comes with me these days. Here’s a few shots I’ve taken recently – if you will, an autumn collection.
An autumn collection – golds and browns
I also find myself equally drawn to the lingering morning mist and the muted colours as nature slows down around us. And as the air turns cooler and crisper and the nights draw in, I love too that sense of retreating indoors to the cosiness of home.
An autumn collection – mist, seedheads
and muted colours
These past few days, in particular, have been glorious. Is it just me or has autumn come a little later this year ? In any case, it was worth the wait just to see that beautiful autumnal sunshine light up the leaves, creating nature’s own autumn fireworks. It reminds me of those famous words by the Irish Poet William Allingham:-
“Now Autumn’s fire burns slowly along the woods and day by day leaves fall and melt”
An autumn collection – autumn fireworks
I hope you’ve enjoyed this little round up of photos. And, till next time, have a lovely Sunday (with an extra blissful hour in bed !). I’m also on the lookout for some good books to read this autumn (fiction/non fiction – I really don’t mind) so please share any recommendations you have in the comments below.
Thanks for stopping by,
Paula
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Oh my goodness, the pictures are stunning! 😍
Oh thank you very much….that’s very kind of you 🙂
You’re very welcome love. I look forward to more xx
Lovely Autumn pics there. At the moment I am loving coppered colour bracken and enjoying a thriller called The Family by Louise Jensen. X
Oh thank you for the tip..I am in full reading mode at the mo, having not read much all year !!
Mount Stewart must be fabulous at the moment. I can imagine views across the lake with the autumnal colours.
Scent by Isabel Bannermann is a good read!
I checked out this book on Amazon and promptly bought it. Thanks for the tip…my sort of book !!
I just started my fall/winter book collection too! Lovely photos…of only fall could last a little longer 🍂🍁
I know…fall is so lovely but it never lasts long!
These are beautiful Paula💕
I have really got out of the habit of reading and finding it hard to start again!
I know. Me too. I tend to only read proper books in winter !
Gorgeous imagery – I love the light through the horse chestnut leaves and the little nut shell.
Thank you Andrea….I’ve been catching up on your blog on this wet and windy Saturday afternoon and it makes for perfect reading. You have such a beautiful way with words.
Thank you!
As always, a beautiful and inspiring post. These are gorgeous photos Paula. I like the new visual of your blog too.
I’m trying to up my game a little on the blog front…it all takes time, doesn’t it ?
Tell me about it! I’m not a tech person, but I refuse to be wounded by tech… We can adapt to anything. We can learn anything. I have learned so much in the past three years that I have been blogging. But you are right, Paula —it takes time. I wish I had more time. Can I put that on my Christmas wish list? 😉