I grew up in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. This time of year – early October – the foliage in the Smokies is glorious. Red, orange, gold, and burgundy, the color spectrum is truly stunning. The very air seems to change to a richer shade of blue.
Aside from the mountains (the highest point in Florida is an ear-popping 345 feet above sea level), it’s that change in the foliage that I miss the most.
Very few trees in the region of the Sunshine State where I live actually have fall colors. The pine trees and broad-leaved evergreens like magnolias are sorta boring in the fall. There are ways to distinguish the seasons in Florida, there are subtle color changes.
Fall is still my favorite season, and the colors of autumn the most beautiful
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Melisa
/ October 28, 2011Sigh. Nothing like the Smokies in the fall. I’m ashamed at how I took it for granted when I lived there…
teacupandteapot
/ October 14, 2011Nice pictures. Tennessee and Florida two different places especially if you are used to cooler weather.
unknownmami
/ October 11, 2011That shot of the acorns is exquisite.
BLOGitse
/ October 11, 2011I agree, fall colors are beautiful but I love spring!
Here in Finland autumn/winter is too long and dark. Can’t wait January – a hope of new again! :) Have a good week!
Lazidaisical
/ October 11, 2011So pretty and enchanting! Especially those mushrooms and that bark!
MaryD
/ October 10, 2011Like you picked up your palette.
I feel like I have Bald Eagle vision.
Heather
/ October 10, 2011your talent never ceases to amaze me. these photos are stunning and completely fall like. i especially love the bark shot :)
stacy
/ October 10, 2011Absolutely adore the acorns! They just say ‘fall is here!’ and the vibrant yellow of the leaf is gorgeous! Well done :)
Denise
/ October 10, 2011Oh how I love the Smokies.
Gorgeous, gorgeous photos!
Sarah @ TM2TS
/ October 9, 2011I love the angles of everything!
Laurie Matherne
/ October 9, 2011I lived a short time in East Tennessee. I agree that the fall colors are spectacular there. I liked the acorn shot the best. I grew up in South Louisiana, and acorns, are indeed, a sign of fall in the southernmost States.
startraci
/ October 9, 2011Beautiful photos. I especially like the close-ups. I love the changing colors of fall, as well.
:-)
Traci
PartlySunny
/ October 9, 2011The bark is exquisite.
MamaWise
/ October 9, 2011Love your pictures Tara! Gonna have to make sure I have you in my Flickr contacts.
Mama Zen
/ October 9, 2011Gorgeous shots! I love the acorns.
As Cape Cod Turns
/ October 9, 2011I would never guess that those pics were taken in Florida! Very cool!
Wisconsin Keetha
/ October 9, 2011My two favorites are the acorns lying near the lichens AND the view of the bracket fungi from above!
LL Cool Joe
/ October 9, 2011I love the acorn shot too, but they are all great. Beautiful colours.
Joy
/ October 9, 2011Fall is….and always will be my favorite season. I just love your photos Tara…I could almost smell the crispness of Fall looking at them. ~Joy
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]
/ October 9, 2011You know I love your pics of MY town.
Donna
/ October 9, 2011I love that acorn shot. So simple and sweet.
Vidya Sury
/ October 9, 2011Brilliant, as always. Your photos mesmerize me, Tara.
Karen of 3G2S
/ October 9, 2011What beautiful nature shots. I think my favorite is the yellow leaf. Love the light coming through!
TechnoBabe
/ October 9, 2011The acorns photo is awesome. Good catch.
may
/ October 9, 2011I just noticed that the acorns are so different in your part of the world!! Beautiful..:)
Sarah
/ October 9, 2011Okay. Every time I saw another shot I thought “Oh, that’s my favorite…” Then I’d see the NEXT one! Love them all. The acorns and the tree bark are my two favorites. Wonderful fall series!
KatiesCameraBlog
/ October 8, 2011Great photos! And I’m partial to the acorns, only because I moved and where I live now, there aren’t any. :) Really nice photos. Thanks for sharing.
PattiKen
/ October 8, 2011Macro is your strength, Tara. These are wonderful.
alishayarbrough
/ October 8, 2011those are some amazing photos, woman! fall is my favorite season in florida, and those pictures show a really good representation of why.
Tela
/ October 8, 2011i love all the macros, especially the bark and the leaf. they both just pop off the screen!