Autumn is officially here.  The garden beds have been cleaned out.  The floral containers are empty.  The ornamental grasses have been trimmed.  The yard is looking pretty bare.  I must look beyond the backyard fence for a blast of fall color.  The poplars are providing a 'buffet' of oranges and yellows. 

The trees that line the roadway are creating a very enjoyable canvas in Mother Nature's art gallery; the colors reflecting in the ponds.  The rays of the morning sun add to the warmth of the scene.

The sunrises of late have been brilliant.  The wispy clouds reflect the pinks and reds of the morning sun.  

This is the perfect time of year to enjoy a walk on the wild side or a drive through the countryside.  It won't be long before the colors of fall disappear and a blanket of white covers the landscape.