Rustic Fuschia

'Rustic' as a descriptor makes everything seem more appealing. 

Rose Silhouette

A few roses are still cheerfully hanging in there 

Wading through Wisteria

Like the photinia, the wisteria is recklessly shooting out new tendrils, even as other wisteria leaves turn an unmistakable butter-yellow. 

Ruby Shoots of Photinias

The photinias look as though they're joining in the autumnal reddening. But it's actually their last flush of growth before winter takes over the world. 

Liquid Amber: Close-Up

You can see the slow creeping edges of change even in the Liquid Amber, which is usually slower to react to the autumn shift. 

Storm-Grey in the Sun

The sun got eaten up by the clouds soon enough. 

Jewels on Blue

The sort of autumn day that exists in book - beautifully-jewelled and sunny and warm!