Fall in All Its Glory

Recently, my sister, Katie, turned "leaf" peeper on a visit to Vermont. When she shared her photos of the weekend excursion, I was jealous! It was only then that I took a long look around our own countryside. The fall colors were vibrant and alive with shades of orange, yellow, and red spilling across the landscape. Autumn had truly begun her Broadway show.



Our "humble" Illinois can definitely compete with the Vermont landscape. Mother Nature is disrobing the trees; leaves are falling and the wind is blowing. Our farm country is changing, the air crisper. I headed outdoors, camera and Max our dog in tow, to document Autumn's beauty. No matter where I went...hiking the trail at Hazlett Park, walking the dam, driving the streets of Carlyle...the scenes were popping with Fall's palette. It is a season of superb color effects, free for our enjoyment and entertainment. Right here in our own backyard! Hey, New Englanders, eat your heart out! We have the colors without the crowds!