Our World - Fall colors

A few of the trees near Baker Park in Frederick.

Our world - Pumpkins

Pumpins were in short supply in September due to the rain, but not any more. (I actually went to buy apples.)

My World - Leaves

Our maple November 5

To catch a falling leaf!

And the leaves came tumbling down

Our maple November 14

And where have all the leaves gone?
To be turned into free mulch!

My World - Sightings of fall

After an abnormally hot start to fall, we have had a few cool days and it's beginning to look (and feel) like fall. Some trees have donned their fall finery, some kept their summer green, and others went straight to brown. We got out some fall decorations, bought a few new ones, and got some pumpkins and mums to add to the display. Marianne also posted some fall pics.

Decorations on our mantel

Sad dog, sadder cat (spotted in Frederick)

Decorations on our patio

Lamp post greetings

Decorations by our front door

My World Tuesday - Late fall scenes

Here are a few shots of late fall in our part of Maryland taken last week. Most fields have been harvested and winter wheat has sprouted with a nice green cover.

Most trees are bare but a few still sported brilliant colors.

And our pin cushion still provides a lonely spot of color in our yard.

My World Tuesday - Falling leaves

The leaves have been falling around here for several weeks, and I decided to catch them in the act. Here are two shots of leaves before they hit the ground. And one of how many that had fallen (this is after two previous rakings of the yard. The first shots were on the 7-th. On the 15-th the tree was bare.

My World Tuesday - Fall colors

Pasture and horses low on the mountian

Catoctin Mountain is one of the prominent geological features of Frederick County. The mountain is a ridge across the county from the Pennsylvania border into Virginia. Much of the land on the mountain is parkland: Frederick City Forest, two state parks and a national park. Sunday I drove up to Gambrill State Park looking for fall color in the trees. Many of the leaves were blown away by the storms that came through over the weekend, but still a beautiful fall afternoon. Here are a few images from the mountain.

Color beyond the pond

Fish hatchery and mountain

Up a narrow road

Deer by the road

City of Frederick and surrounding towns and farms

My World Tuesday - Catoctin Colorfest

On the 11-th I went to the Catoctin Colorfest in Thurmont, MD. This town of 6,000 residents, nestled on the edge of Catoctin Mountain, hosts about 150,000 people over a two-day festival every October. Around 350 artists, photographers, potters, woodworkers, jewelers, food vendors, etc attend to show and sell their handmade items. The center of town is closed to vehicle traffic and free shuttle buses are provided. Parking is provided at schools and businesses outside the festival area. Local churches, Scouts, fire department and businesses support the festival. The Colorfest Organization supports local community activities with proceeds from the festival. Some local residents also hold their yard sales on this weekend. I captured some of the color of the festival to share here.

I was told the crowd was larger on Saturday.

Only a few of the many food places.

There is a small light on top of the post.

I don't see hand made brooms anywhere else.

Window Views - Early fall

The photo above was taken about 7:30 AM on the last day of summer looking out our dining room window. The two below were taken on the first day of autumn from my home office.

Sky Watch Friday - Lake and sunset

Last Saturday we went for a drive looking for fall foliage. We didn't find a lot of color, but did find some beautiful skies and reflections. The lake is in Cunningham Falls State Park and the sunset was taken near our house. More pictures of the lake are on Marianne's blog and my original blog.