Quiet Corner, Muted Tones

There is more to fall than scarlet and orange and yellow, more to the season than whirlwinds of leaves on trees, in the air, and on the ground. Duckweed on still waters: this is what we learned from an old survival manual to think of as the makings of pond scum soup.

Along the Back Roads in Soft October Rain

A Little Rest Along the Migration Route

Wednesday Morning

The Sumac Is On Fire!

Fall color is later than usual this year, but the sumac has already been spectacular.

Both Sides Now

Manitou Islands, Lake Michigan

Grand Traverse Bay from Northport

Fall Color Beginning, Close Up, Popp Road

Some turning color is vivid, other bits subtle, but there are marvelous close-up scenes along every Leelanau road these days, and they seemed especially vibrant after yesterday's rain and today's early morning fog.

Morning views across Lake Leelanau were wonderful, too. "Look, Sarah!" I would say. But she was too busy sniffing the ground, enjoying her own private symphony.

Out in the County, After the Rain

Morning Sky Sequence, Thursday, October 5

Sky Drama Before Dark