The sun now first peeks above the mountains east of town around 7am, it's barely getting light when I get up just after 6. It's now full dark at 8:45pm. This time of year we lose around 25 minutes of light a week. A few of the older cottonwood trees are starting to turn but the lawns are still green. From my front window it still looks like summer, sort of. Ann's flowers are gone though, my bluebells are starting to shed their seeds for next year. But there's a feeling in the air, it's in the upper 30's in the morning, and while we'll probably hit 70 again, the day's of 80 are gone for several months.
While I once loved autumn...it was my favorite time of year; the promise of skiing soon, the first snow coming soon, it's now something I just like. But enough maudlin whining. Just east of town it's lovely.
Some other pics from around the area: This one was taken a week ago, the snow is gone now.
This last one above is the statue of 'Our Lady of the Rockies', constructed in the 70's as a community project of sorts, it looms over town from the east ridge.
And, the fishing is good for the trout that have gotten fat over the summer.
So I'll enjoy it while it lasts. Hope your season is as enjoyable.
I no longer look forward to skiing, bad hip has ruined that, but sure looks like good fly fishing, I stink at that also, but once in a while I catch one of the stupider trout.
ReplyDeleteMy ankle fx or some years ago prevent's me from skiing also. Nice thing about this time of the year is the browns are spawning and agressive.
DeleteI hope you ate this one; nice fat fish. Now I know what is meant by getting the fish eye - this one is sure giving it to you!
ReplyDeletePhotos are a tribute to your town, Mike, and of your love for the place.
I fear I didn't, that big bellie was full of eggs, so she needed to hit some bars and find a guy.....
DeleteOh, honey...don't we all!
DeleteI'm glad she gets to swim another day.
The grands tell me it's not light until after they get on the school bus, at 6:20.
ReplyDeleteI lived in Alaska years ago, and in Dec. the sun peeked above the horizon for not quite 4 hours.
DeleteThose are some loverly photos. I too used to be a huge autumn fan. It was for the feeling of transition and the changing leaves. Whilst I still dig the season, I like to think I've learned to find beauty in all of them.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of winter, thought real, pales for me around March.
DeleteDon't know about your area, but spring is sometimes non-existant here, snow one day and 75 the next.
They are wonderful pictures of the very beautiful area where you live. The daylight change is happening here just as fast and while I still love autumn, I've yet to become a fan of the often fierce winters we have here. Portland was way easier to take - rain and all.
ReplyDeleteWe'll have to keep each other sane these months ahead, Susan. I fear it's going to start early here this year.....hopefully I'll be proved wrong.
DeleteLovely country! Here, autumn comes in atom by atom til the light is grainy. Leaves are starting to fall but mainly from shriveling in the heat. I do look forward to kinder temperatures, cool mornings and short, warm afternoons when everyone has an excuse for not knowing how to dress.
ReplyDeleteWe're having a cool morning, it's 34 at just before 8am. The students walking by to the university up the hill have conceded enough to wear long sleeve shirts.
ReplyDeleteOur afternoons in winter are short also, just not warm.
Interesting post and pics there. I still love autumn although now its just nice to hike the dog in the crisp morning air shoot waterfowl with a camera etc....:)
ReplyDeleteSometimes I wish I still had a dog to walk TB. I find now I sit longer in the truck streamside drinking coffee before I get out and gear up.
DeleteI love fall but less as I age, wondering about spring, trying to stay in the moment. It seems I am ill prepared for change at times and my grieving more intense. Bitter sweet season.
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Except for shorter or longer days, the seasons are pretty much all alike here. No snow, no freezing, no blistering heat and very little rain. It is almost always mild. Some think it must be boring, but I like the fact that I can wear shorts almost everyday.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are REALLY good. When enlarged, they are even better.