Camouflaged Sidewalk

Someone else had the same idea today as did I. A walk in the park. I doubt she left her house with the thought that her distant image would show up on a stranger's camera, much less a blog. Whoever she be, I appreciate her accidental posing for me with such grace. A few weeks ago I would have sworn that we would be knee-deep in snow by now. But, here it is, November 2, and the fall weather has been most appealing. We trudge through carpets of leaves and sparkling showers of much needed rain. I lift my thanks for the sunshine that sneaks between the clouds and smiles through all the colors.
I do love autumn.

Comments

LadyStyx said…
That is an absolutely gorgeous shot! Man I wish it had been around when I was doing the wallpaper over on my blog. I like the new profile pic too!
8:36 PM, November 02, 2008
Christy Woolum said…
I agree. This has been a splendid fall. The street and trees here are just beautiful. We do live in a beautiful corner of this world, don't we?
8:51 PM, November 02, 2008
Amanda said…
Beautiful pic mom!! I know right where that was taken. I love your camera. You should give it to me. :)
9:00 PM, November 02, 2008
karisma said…
Just beautiful! Love those fall colours! (No UFO's in my picture, purely a slip of the finger when I was resizing it in gimp! I drew it accidentally)
10:51 PM, November 02, 2008
MarmiteToasty said…
What a great photo.... so pretty.... see, I would of shouted GET OUT ME SHOT lmfao...... just joking ;)

x
1:31 AM, November 03, 2008
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous shot!
4:13 AM, November 03, 2008
kitten said…
Beautiful! I Love Fall myself!
4:54 AM, November 03, 2008
DesLily said…
I think New Jersey trees are the prettiest they have been in many years... but they will be disappearing fast now.. unfortunately
4:57 AM, November 03, 2008
Anonymous said…
The fallen leaves ate our driveway.

I love walking through the leaves hearing the crunch under your feet.
5:01 AM, November 03, 2008
Jenni said…
What a beautiful photo! Autumn is my favorite season.
5:48 AM, November 03, 2008
storyteller said…
I’m glad you decided to take your camera along on your lovely walk. We don’t see much ‘autumn color’ here in Southern California at the beach, so I thoroughly enjoy fall vicariously by looking at what bloggers like you share. Thanks ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
9:14 AM, November 03, 2008
the voice of melody said…
That's a beautiful picture. Now, that's what autumn is supposed to look like!

Many sweet blessings!
9:15 AM, November 03, 2008
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous, my friends. Great shot.
9:33 AM, November 03, 2008
Anonymous said…
Buttercup says "I love the trees."

I love them too but don't want to rake them.
1:17 PM, November 03, 2008
Unknown said…
I felt as you, and just knew we'd be nearing snow by now but today it was 75! That's unheard of for any November day in Wisconsin.

I love your shot and those trees are magnificent! Our trees are bare now so I can really appreciate yours!
5:32 PM, November 03, 2008
darkfoam said…
really beautiful.
i love walking during the fall too..
7:09 PM, November 03, 2008
C... said…
those are such beautiful trees!
7:18 PM, November 03, 2008
Anonymous said…
Beautiful photo :)

I usually dislike fall, since it means the end of summer and the start of a long winter, not to mention the short, dark days, but this fall I have appreciated its beauty.
7:38 PM, November 03, 2008
Anonymous said…
A gorgeous photo. We have fewer leaves here after such wind storms but we too have been enjoying very mild temperatures for the season (but not for long I hear).
11:21 PM, November 03, 2008
A Spot of T said…
I live about an hour from Dawn so I'm with her on that wind storm. Whatever leaves were left, were blown into another Province! It's been very mild here and very unusual for us. Gorgeous photo!
10:07 AM, November 04, 2008
Anonymous said…
Great perspective. I was driving down the "lane" today surrounded by trees turning with color and the feeling was wonderful. What was a dark and shaded road over the summer, was brightly lit with the light filtered through the bright yellows and oranges.

I'm taking my camera tomorrow. Hopefully, the light will be right and I have the ability to capture it.
5:57 PM, November 04, 2008
Wendster said…
Wow! That walk way looks TOTALLY stunning.

I wish we could go for a walk. Just too nice.

Here in California it only JUST finally got cool.

Thank goodness for THAT.
10:21 PM, November 04, 2008
Wendster said…
pssssssssssst.

I love fall too.
10:21 PM, November 04, 2008
Wendster said…
I just got ALLL caught up.

I sure love your writing style.

I was SO SORRY TO HEAR about your sister!

Dang it and rats times infinity. There just aren't words.

Loved the coffee post!

I left comments on ALMOST all of them.
10:48 PM, November 04, 2008
Wendster said…
... you know ... just doing my penance for being gone so long.
10:48 PM, November 04, 2008
Desert Songbird said…
Gorgeous photo. I love the perspective on this. Yeah, our weather has been unseasonably warm, too, but we've suddenly gotten cooler.
9:07 AM, November 05, 2008
Mercy's Maid said…
This is really pretty. I love that the sidewalk just abruptly disappears. I need to get out and take some pictures of my own before the leaves are all gone!
12:17 PM, November 05, 2008
Tiggerlane said…
Beautiful...gorgeous.

I am glad our trees turned pretty this year...it's wonderful to live in an area where they do.
2:36 PM, November 05, 2008
Anonymous said…
that is a beautiful picture Pamela, I love fall too
4:44 PM, November 05, 2008
Hayden said…
extraordinarily beautiful...
10:35 PM, November 05, 2008
Anonymous said…
GORGEOUS shades of gold; you could enlarge this to poster size and sell it I bet.
9:54 AM, November 06, 2008
Ms. Kathleen said…
This is gorgeous! I missed fall up here being in NE with my Dad but it was gorgeous down there...By the time I got home we had snow here .... Come visit anytime!
2:48 PM, November 08, 2008
TC said…
What a beautiful photo. I love fall, too. It really is my favorite time of year :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog last night: glad you enjoyed the post!

P.S. Your header is fabulous :) Love it!!!!!
6:39 AM, November 12, 2008
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