Yesterday, in Denver, I ran through fallen leaves.
It looks like I'm running really fast, doesn't it?
Well, photos sometimes lie....
The boulevard was still vibrant with color.
This morning, a different world awaited me.
A white silence hung over Cheesman Park.
Yesterday, my favorite willow wept with joy.
Today, it was shivering in the snow.
The city awakened to a metallic sky.
A few brave leaves still flaunted their colors.
More snow is due tonight.
It looks like winter knocked on your backdoor and someone let it in. So beautiful there. I'm still getting through just past peak Fall here in Kentucky. Love that first image! Carol
ReplyDeleteThis post puts me right next to my sisters house and since we don't communicate as well as we should it is nice to see what her beautiful weather is like!
ReplyDeleteSuperb captures, Barb, and what a change!! How wonderful that you were able to catch the moods of the season! Thanks for sharing the beauty, they really are breathtaking!!
ReplyDeleteQuite a change from the high 70s we had a few days ago....but beautiful to see the snow this morning. Your pictures show the contrast in all its glory.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I scrolled through a second time, slowly, trying to choose a favourite, and just could not!! Lovely, all!!!
ReplyDeleteWe had several inches here on top of the Palmer Divide, it made for tricky driving this morning. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely pictures. Esp with the snow! This is going to be my first time in the snow. Looking forward!
ReplyDeleteWoah! Not sure I'm ready...but I guess it doesn't really matter, right!? The shots are beautiful! My favorite is the snow and red leaves.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the snow gives me chills.
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Have a great weekend.
How beautiful! Collaboration of colored leaves and snow creates such magical scenes! I haven’t seen dusting of snow except on bare trees or evergreens. Our autumn foliage will peak in late November. Until then, I’ll enjoy gradual cooling and change of colors. Stay warm.
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Wow - spectacular shots, especially the vibrancy of that last one.
ReplyDeleteI love the frosting on the autumn leaves.
ReplyDeleteYes, we are all closed up for the winter, so sad. Sometimes I wish we had a year round mountain home but then I think dealing with the snow might get old after awhile.
It's magic! That first snow image with the bench looks like a painting. I know how much you love that white stuff.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful when the season transcends to the next. I still love the snow though I do not want to shovel!
ReplyDeleteYour world is full of magic!
Lovely snow and autumn colours, all here for me to peruse with my coffee before i go to work. Outside my window this morning is grey, dank and drab, feels cold and damp, so it is nice to see what it is like where you are.
ReplyDeleteWhat can nature be so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot!
That silence that you mentioned is one of the things I love about winter. I love that you did the before and after Barb. I can really "FEEL" the difference! Beautiful! Love Di ♥
ReplyDeleteLove the photos. I love when the seasons intersect like that. You must be getting itchy for some skiing having seen the white stuff.
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ReplyDeleteI so enjoy your photography! You have such a wonderful eye for capturing perfect images. We won't be getting any of that snow, but our temps are feeling mighty chilly at night. I'm waiting now for the guy to come check my old gas heater. I have been afraid to turn it on (it's sooo old!) & have been relying on a little plug in heater! Need to get the chimney swept as well. Nothing like waiting til the last minute!
A day definitely made a difference in your world. I love seeing such beautiful sights, but prefer living where it does not happen.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of nature, very colorful.
ReplyDeleteIt snowed here also! About six inches at my house, a skiff in the valley. Yikes! It seems too early to me for some reason.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
Awesome- no snow here yet, thank goodness...I am still basking in the fall scenery!
ReplyDeleteNo snow here yet, but leaves were falling....wind and rain brought down most of them today. I really like the look of the last photo, Barb.
ReplyDeleteI do not envy your autumn snow. But it is beautiful on the falling leaves.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness. Winter has arrived there! And it must be coming here soon as well. :))
ReplyDeleteThere is something magical about the first snowfalls - so pristine. I love the way you have captured the change of seasons.
ReplyDeleteall i can say is that it's too bad that you're not a photographer :)
ReplyDeleteSnow already??? But what lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, we don't see that in The Netherlands, fall colours in combination with snow.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Wow!! What a gorgeous mix of two seasons!!
ReplyDeleteWhat!? I've just been reading the same in 3 other blogs. Surely it's way too early for snow? I guess you're in for a long cold one. Hope you like winter X
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs. My favorite is #4. Wonderful composition. We've received about 6" total over two evenings here in Estes Park. It's supposed to warm up in a few days. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteOh no... I am not ready for snow here in Pa!! Darn. I wish summer would go on forever.
ReplyDeleteI utterly GASPED at the contrast between the pictures, Barb. GASPED! We've only got spitting snow here. You have beautiful snow. Thanks for this lovely post.
ReplyDeleteLovely collection of photos, happy Skywatching!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures, Barb. There is no question about it, - the Iceman cometh.....
ReplyDeleteOM Gosh Barb, that was an absolute assault on my senses!! Totally stunning. I see nothing like that over here so its just so beautiful for me to be able to share in such sights. Unlike 'upwoods' I (just) managed not to GASP!!
ReplyDeleteWhat IS it about snow that is so magical.
What a great series, contrasting autumn and winter.
ReplyDeleteOur autumn leaves are about gone, but winter beauty hasn't arrived.
That's a perfect post for Fall in Colorado! Every picture is lovely and together the series is perfect. (And wow, you are a fast runner ;>)!)
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ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful snow scenes those are! I like your snow with reddish yellow and brown leaves, and enjoy your different views at the same time!!The last snow people in Nara saw was 2 years ago. Snowy weather arrives after colorful leaves fell down.
Have a good day,
Tomoko
These photos are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe weather can change drastically in just one day.
I see some leaves are still on the trees with the snow. very pretty. maybe not so good for the tree, but pretty nonetheless.
Autumn to winter - over night! The alternating colors from brights to neutrals seem to ask, "Which do you like best?"
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning! WOW!
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