Last week in the northern hemisphere we officially said goodbye to summer and hello to autumn (or fall). The trees are shedding their leaves, horse chestnuts (conkers) are scattered all over the lanes here in France, and soon we will see that wonderful display of autumnal colour across the hills!
Where have you seen some of the best fall colours as you’ve travelled the world?
Share your images and tell us where your photo was taken.
For anyone visiting the UK over the next month or so, one of the best displays we’ve seen in England was at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum near Tetbury in Gloucestershire. Check out the website here: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Lovely pictures @Provence … was that the house you stayed in? We stayed in a forest rental once in New England, but the leaves were a little late turning so we didn’t see the best of the colours.
The colors of autumn haven’t arrived in Montreux, Switzerland yet so I’m sharing a couple of photos from last year.
Walking through the UNESCO listed vineyards is one of my favorite activities to do in the fall … and it’s even better if it coincides with one of the local grape harvest festivals.
@Provence Normally, the leaves start to change mid-October to beginning of November so you should definitely see some pretty colors. I’m sure your hosts will give you some good local tips (I’m at the other end of Lac Léman), but I would highly recommend walking through the vineyards that are on the opposite side of Lausanne from Nyon. Here’s a link with more info: https://www.montreuxriviera.com/en/Z12840/wine-tourism-autumn
I’ll be in the UK while you’re here, otherwise I would suggest that we get together.
Enjoy your time in Switzerland! It’s a beautiful country.
Hands up to cheating! But the invite was to “Share The Colors Of Autumn” and here we are Vermont in the Fall, a place I’v never managed to visit in the fall … one day
Meanwhile, where in the world would you want to stand and take a Fall/Autumn picture?
Thanks for sharing @Alice absolutely love the close-ups… The leaves look like they are made from wax! The views at the lake must be quite spectacular. Are you staying there now or are these past photos?
We are staying at the cottage for a few more weeks and then closing it for the season. Every year I gather some leaves and dip them in bees wax so I can use them to decorate for Thanksgiving. The photo of the assorted leaves all lined up is the finished product. Here are a few more shots.
Thanks @Alice and for explaining the waxy appearance. That’s a lovely creative technique… I think I will try that here in France. I’ve just been collecting super shiny conkers… do you think it would work on preserving them too?
