"Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile." -- William Cullen Bryant

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree” Emily Bronte



“Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees.” Faith Baldwin


“A wind has blown the rain away and blown the sky away and all the leaves away, and the trees stand. I think, I too, have known autumn too long.” E E Cummings


Every year in November, I spend some time in Valley Forge park at my self- proclaimed 'freedom tree' with the obelisk at my back, journaling. This year, it was earlier than usual and I was able to capture some color on the trees. I love this time of year, even with the knowledge of winter ahead, its beautiful to see nature slow down and shed its skin in preparation for the big sleep and ultimate rejuvenation.