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
Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens, Nikon CoolPix S205 and/or iPhone4)
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I 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.
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Beautiful photos. I especially like the close-ups. I love the changing colors of fall, as well.
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Traci
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The bark is exquisite.
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Love your pictures Tara! Gonna have to make sure I have you in my Flickr contacts.
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Gorgeous shots! I love the acorns.
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I would never guess that those pics were taken in Florida! Very cool!
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My two favorites are the acorns lying near the lichens AND the view of the bracket fungi from above!
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I love the acorn shot too, but they are all great. Beautiful colours.
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Fall 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
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You know I love your pics of MY town.
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