The leaves are just starting to change color in Virginia and this is happening later than I’ve been used to. Typically by this time the leaves have mostly fallen so I’m really enjoying the change. Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed that just one tree will have a few leaves that are yellow, orange or red. Everything else is still green.
slowly changing color…
see the contrast
fall colors
still so much greenery
leaf on the pavement
However it now looks like autumn colors have finally arrived! It is interesting to see the colors changing and I drove to an orchard in the mountains to pick apples and enjoy some fresh cider, as well as admire the season’s colors.
Autumn has arrived.
More about autumn is here.
Meg Travels 
How beautiful. Since we do not have Autumn here, I so enjoy seeing the changing of the leaves!
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You must miss autumn and watching the leaves change colors. It’s been really pretty this year!
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Beautiful autumn leaves collection, Meg! Love the last one especially.
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Thank you Amy! I like those bright yellow leaves too… :)
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I love the colours! Trees in autumn are gorgeously eyepopping.
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I’ve been amazed by all the bright colors and every day it keeps getting prettier!
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I live in Virginia, and you’re right, the colors have been slow to change here, this year. We’ve had some unusually warm weather, which is probably the culprit. No matter, it looks like you picked the right time to capture the beauty of the changing of the colors before winter wipes the trees bare. You’ve chosen some interesting perspectives, too, I see. Thanks for the share. ;)
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I’ve really enjoyed the warm autumn weather and the colors of the leaves have been worth the wait! I’ve taken lots of walks to find these trees and shrubs… :)
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Gorgeous colours, Meg. :)
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I think that the colors are so lovely this year!
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Beautiful time of the year.
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It’s a favorite time for me, especially when it’s sunny and warm!
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Beautiful transition in your photography. Your have captured the spirit of Autumn…
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Thank you so much – I was looking everywhere to see all the leaves, even on the ground!
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Autumn is my favorite time of year, and this year’s colors have been spectacular. Glad it’s just as beautiful in VA!
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I think that autumn is really a special time of the year! I’m glad the colors are gorgeous where you are too… :)
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Autumn is such a lovely time of the year and the colours are glorious. ;)
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I look forward to autumn every year and this one has been extra nice!
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Autumn is a bit late here in Italy too, but the colours are coming.
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It’s a little unusual to have the colors change so late but it is well worth the wait!
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I love the quality of the light this time of year. As I set out for my morning walk today, the sidewalk was blanketed with golden leaves, and others floated lazily to the ground in the cool, light breeze. All the more precious knowing the snow can come at any time now.
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That is such a wonderful description of autumn leaves Marlene! It’s really a marvelous time of the year… :)
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I love the tree colors stunning Meg :)
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It’s been such a beautiful autumn – I’m amazed by the colors!
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Isn’t the first sip of the new season’s cider so wonderful? It’s a golden moment all of its own.
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Most definitely! The cider was really delicious – so crisp and fresh… :)
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I think I like the just *before* peak part of autumn the best, when there’s still a lot of green to contrast with the fall colors. But all your photos are beautiful!
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Thank you Cindi – I really think it’s interesting that there can still be so many green leaves along with all the pretty colors!
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Our leaves are almost all gone after a fierce storm so I enjoyed your lovely color.
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Thank you Karen! It’s been wonderful here and the colors should stay a few more weeks… :)
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Beautiful photos of autumn, Meg :)
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Thank you! The leaves have been so pretty this year… :)
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Autumn leaves just might be my favorite thing in the world. This very afternoon as I was coming home, driving through the leaf-strewn road, leaves taking flight behind my vehicle, I felt pure joy. Wonderful.
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This is such a wonderful time of the year! The colors are so bright and the sunshine makes everything sparkle… :)
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So many beautiful photos of this nice season.
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Thank you – this autumn has been really lovely!
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