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Weather => General Weather Discussion => Topic started by: elagache on August 29, 2016, 08:08:32 PM

Title: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: elagache on August 29, 2016, 08:08:32 PM
Dear WeatherCat shutterbugs, . . . . .

Yes I know, the equinox isn't for almost an entire month.  However on my daily walk, I encountered this tree:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-rwcwHWN/0/XL/Tree%20starting%20to%20turn%20-XL.jpg) (https://canebas.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-rwcwHWN/A)

It appears that the extreme heat of June and July combined with the coolest August on record around here has gotten this tree to turn early.

Since us WeatherCatters live all over the world and therefore Autumn will come at different times, here is your invitation to take some photos of the season and share them with us.

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]
Title: Another tree losing its leaves . . . (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on September 18, 2016, 11:47:42 PM
Dear WeatherCat watchers of the season's turning,

Whether it is ignoring the heatwave (or perhaps because of it) the trees in Northern California are continuing to turn.  Here is another tree that has almost lost all of its leaves:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-pqB8DcH/0/XL/Tree%20losing%20its%20leaves%20-XL.jpg) (https://canebas.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-pqB8DcH/A)

Looks to me like many trees won't wait until the equinox before turning.  I think this is an unexpected side-effect of the harsh weather around here.  It was extremely hot in June and July and the trees are effectively "exhausted."

Oh well, . . . . Edouard
Title: Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: Blicj11 on September 19, 2016, 08:13:55 PM
This is the road to our house, about 2.5 miles (4 km) of this up the mountain.
Title: Beautiful!! (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on September 20, 2016, 12:04:38 AM
Dear Blick and WeatherCat watchers of the seasons turning. . . .

Quote from: Blicj11 on September 19, 2016, 08:13:55 PM
This is the road to our house, about 2.5 miles (4 km) of this up the mountain.

Beautiful picture!  [tup]  That's definitely another dividend of mountain living!  :)

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]
Title: Happy Equinox! (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on September 21, 2016, 11:20:56 PM
Dear WeatherCat Shutterbugs,

I know Felix started another equinox thread, but posting a photo there seemed a little out of place.  So I'll post another fall tree scene here to put people into the mood of the season:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-mb623CL/0/XL/Tree%20with%20yellow%20autumn%20leaves%20-XL.jpg) (https://canebas.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-mb623CL/A)

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]
Title: Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: wurzelmac on September 22, 2016, 04:36:36 PM
Autumn in the Alps.
Title: Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: Steve on September 22, 2016, 06:04:35 PM
Now that it is officially autumn, here's a contribution from the Grand Teton National Park.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Vacations/2016-Cross-Country-Adventure/i-xkQ4BDZ/0/XL/DSC_1252-XL.jpg)
Title: Thanks! (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on September 22, 2016, 11:29:46 PM
Thanks Reinhard and Steve for your contributions!  [tup]

Keep 'em coming!  [bounce]

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]
Title: CAs unappealing side of autumn (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on September 28, 2016, 10:11:11 PM
Dear WeatherCat watchers of the seasons,

California isn't like many other parts of the country.  For us, Autumn is the worst for the heat.  Frequently, the weather can turn from cool to beastly hot as cold fronts and high pressure ridges trade places.  After a nasty heat wave it is starting to cool down but this is what the hills around my neighborhood look like:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-gKb8NMV/0/XL/Autumn%20foliage%20on%20hot%20hazy%20day%20-XL.jpg) (https://canebas.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-gKb8NMV/A)

Some of the leaves are being burnt before they can change color.  In the background are the dried grasses that has been dead for over 6 months.  In between is haze caused by the smoke from nearby fires.

At the moment, the rains of winter seem to be nothing more than a distant hope.

Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
Title: Turning colder (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on October 12, 2016, 11:18:42 PM
Dear WeatherCat observers of the seasons turning,

My neck of the woods isn't very exciting as far as autumn colors is concerned.  I hope that there will be some more impressing displays soon.  Still here is a quick picture to serve as a "bump" for this thread:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-cHTbJXx/0/XL/Autumn%20foliage%20on%20a%20foggy%20morning%20-XL.jpg) (https://canebas.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-cHTbJXx/A)

It is blustery and cool here in Northern California.  It definitely now feels the part of fall.

Cheers, Edouard

P.S. So who's next?
Title: Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: bcurry on October 22, 2016, 11:07:48 PM
(http://www.billcurry.ca/maples.jpg)

At our cottage - the maples are changing...

Bill

Title: Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: Blicj11 on October 23, 2016, 03:38:26 AM
Very nice Bokeh effect Bill. Thanks for sharing.
Title: The eye of a pro! (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on October 23, 2016, 11:32:46 PM
Dear Bill, Blick, and WeatherCat shutterbugs,

Quote from: bcurry on October 22, 2016, 11:07:48 PM
At our cottage - the maples are changing...

Thanks for sharing!  It shows the attention to composing your photo that we all should be attempting to do.  You definitely have the skills for your vocation!

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]
Title: Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: xairbusdriver on October 24, 2016, 12:46:33 AM
One of the lakes I walk around at least 4 times a week. Just down the street. It's a rather upper-class town, but we cut a hole in the fence where they can't find it!

Some in the county may have got the first killing frost early this morning. No ice on this water, yet!
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u666/xAirbusDriver/Strange-Geyser_zpsu1bixh2o.jpg)

I know Edouard will delete this post if I don't include a PWS. Would you believe it's on the tower in the shot below?
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u666/xAirbusDriver/WX-station-at-Geyser_zpsi4q1py1d.jpg)

Apparently he didn't believe me, so I moved the images over here!  cmu:-)
Title: Awe shucks! (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on October 25, 2016, 01:00:05 AM
Dear X-Air and WeatherCat pigeon-holers

Quote from: xairbusdriver on October 24, 2016, 12:46:33 AM
Apparently he didn't believe me, so I moved the images over here!  cmu:-)

Awe shucks, you really didn't have to move the pictures.  However, in a way I'm glad you did.  The weather is getting more "assertive" around here just at the time the trees are starting to turn.  At the moment it doesn't look like I'll be contributing much more to this thread.

Cheers, Edouard
Title: Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: idunn on October 25, 2016, 03:11:56 PM
Hi Folks

Here is the best my garden could do. Bit washed out by my iPhone camera so I brought up to its true beauty with iPhoto. Anyway seems worth posting.

Irving
Title: Thanks for sharing! (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on October 25, 2016, 11:09:30 PM
Dear Irving and WeatherCat observers of the season's turning,

Quote from: idunn on October 25, 2016, 03:11:56 PM
Here is the best my garden could do. Bit washed out by my iPhone camera so I brought up to its true beauty with iPhoto. Anyway seems worth posting.

Thanks for sharing!  It is surprising how difficult it is to photograph these autumn colors.  Ideally you need bright sunshine to bring out the intensity of color and you really need to catch the tree at exactly the right moment.

Cheers, Edouard
Title: Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016 taken by the WeatherCat community.
Post by: wurzelmac on October 30, 2016, 08:04:04 PM
Uiuiui,

I posted my pictures in a wrong topic - sorry.  :-[
Title: No worries - take some more! (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on October 30, 2016, 10:10:58 PM
Dear Reinhard and WeatherCat tidy forum keepers, . . .

Quote from: wurzelmac on October 30, 2016, 08:04:04 PM
I posted my pictures in a wrong topic - sorry.  :-[

No worries, close enough for WeatherCat forum work!  ;D

Of course should you take some more photos you know where to put them!  :)

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]
Title: A neighborhood favorite (Re: Photographs of Autumn 2016)
Post by: elagache on October 31, 2016, 10:41:59 PM
Dear WeatherCat observers of the seasons turning,

For good and bad reasons, the autumn colors haven't been very impressive here in Northern California.  Because of the unusually stormy weather, the leaves fall as soon as they turn.  Also, many trees are slow to turn.  It isn't very cold yet and the growing season around here can run into December.  Still here is a tree that usually makes a nice display:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-PRJvm2k/0/XL/Autumn%20foliage%20-XL.jpg) (https://canebas.smugmug.com/Nature/Wild-Flowers/Scenes-of-Autumn-2016/i-PRJvm2k/A)

That is probably about as nice a photo as I'll manage to take this year.  So if you folks can do better - go for it!

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]