Autumn Tapestry on the Forest Floor

 “Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods and day by day the dead leaves fall and melt.” 

― William Allingham

Let Your Light Shine Today

 “Let your light shine today, and let your personality blossom, too. You don’t have to be a people-pleaser, just a people-lover.”

 – Beth Moore

Autumn - When Every Leaf is a Flower

 "Autumn is a second spring 

when every leaf is a flower." 

~ Albert Camus

Captured during our walk along the Plantation Road

side of the Huckleberry Trail - 10-18-24 

Autumn Was Awakened

 "And the sun took a step back,the leaves lulled themselves to sleep,and autumn was awakened." 

- Raquel Franco

From our visit to Claytor Lake State Park

10-11-24

Autumn Leaf from our Walk - October 3, 2024

 "Leaves drift softly earthward toward the grass Spring and summer blend from green to gold ... 

Corby Magnuson, The Measure of Leaves

From our walk at Hethwood Pond on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

The leaves here are turning more brown this year than the orange and reds we

usually get.   

Your Hand Is An Extension of Your Heart

 "Your hand is an extension of your heart. 

Give it freely." 

- Unknown

Leaves at the Lake

 “My favorite color is October.”

- Unknown  

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Claytor Lake State Park

October 07, 2023 

Autumn Treasures

“How beautifully leaves grow old.

How full of light and color are their last days.”

― John Burroughs

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Birds of Autumn - White-throated Sparrow

"He who thanks but with the lips

Thanks but in part;

The full, the true Thanksgiving

Comes from the heart."

~ J.A. Shedd

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Tufted Titmouse Forages in Autumn Leaves

"Live your life as a curious student and you will discover how fascinating it is."

― Elena Ornig

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Squirrels Just Wanna Have Fun

“Today was good. Today was fun. 

Tomorrow is another one.” 

– Dr. Seuss

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Autumn Flight - Tufted Titmouse

"I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live."

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

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Sassafras Leaves in Autumn

...I see 

 the turning of a leaf 

 dancing in an autumn sun, 

 and brilliant shades of crimson 

 glowing when a day is done... 

 ~ Hazelmarie "Mattie" Elliott

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More Leaf Peeping

"And all the lives we ever lived and all the lives to be are full of trees and changing leaves..."

- Virginia Woolf 

Leaf Peeping at the Lake

 Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

- Albert Camus

Autumn Leaves at Claytor Lake State Park - 09-27-20  

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A Leaf Collage

"Leaves drift softly earthward toward the grass

Spring and summer blend from green to gold ..."

Corby Magnuson, The Measure of Leaves

Frosty Autumn Leaves

“It looked like the world was covered 

in a cobbler crust 

of brown sugar and cinnamon.” 

― Sarah Addison Allen

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Female Cardinal In The Dogwood - Wild Birds of Autumn

"Be true to yourself. Make each day your masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make friendship a fine art. Build a shelter against a rainy day. Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day." 

~ John Wooden

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The Colors of Autumn

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"October gave a party; 

The leaves by hundreds came- 

The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, 

And leaves of every name. 

The Sunshine spread a carpet, 

And everything was grand, 

Miss Weather led the dancing, 

Professor Wind the band." 

-  George Cooper 

Autumn Dances on the Branches

“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, 

then autumn would be the magic hour." 

- Victoria Erickson

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