Saturday, October 18, 2014
Peaking Fall Colors Trump the Gray Skies
As a youngster, my family often went for rides on Sunday afternoons. My dad would drive us all around the countryside. We'd listen to the radio and he'd often sing or whistle along with whatever was playing. Sometimes we'd go visit our cousins or we'd watch the planes take off at the airport. We'd often end the afternoon at Sullivan's for ice cream. Dad's favorite flavor was black sweet cherry and mine was orange sherbet. It's hard to believe that he's been gone 38 years as of yesterday. These family afternoon rides were probably the genesis for two of my own loves: driving around the Leelanau Peninsula and eating ice cream. The dogs know it's ride time whenever I pick up my camera bag. They run to the back door, jockeying for position, not wanting to be left behind. And there's not a better time for driving around than during fall color season. Whether subtle or bright, this year's fall colors have been a delight.
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I recognize most of your sights, Karen, and am happy you captured them in all their fall splendor. Hard to pick a favorite. Maybe the first one? Grey skies can set off color pretty well. Good work!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pamela. I'd have a hard time picking a favorite too. The first two were of Braman Hill; the first from the top looking down and the second from the bottom looking up. These images were taken over the course of two afternoons and all are reminders of the beauty of the Leelanau in all seasons. Karen
ReplyDeleteLove this great series of autumn images, Karen. The glorious colors are, indeed, a delight. I'd say you trumped the gray skies, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jan. It was great fun being out doing what I love at such a beautiful time of the year. Karen
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