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Monday, October 24, 2016

The colors of autumn - crimson

Hello Friends!

Can you believe this is the last full week of October?  That's just crazy. 
It's also the last week of the autumn colors photo challenge with the prompt - crimson.

The Pacific Northwest has experienced a color explosion.  Here are my shots of crimson.








This fall seems to be especially vibrant here in the Pacific Northwest, more than I can remember of other autumn seasons here.  It's really beautiful.  When a gust of wind sends leaves twirling and floating in the air, it feels just like a autumn kaleidoscope .  

 Seriously, New England, you have some competition here. 

 Temperatures have been in the 50's with lots (and I mean downpours for days) of rain which mean sweaters, beanies, and boots. 
The fall colors coupled with cozy clothes makes me all heart-eyed emoji.   
Autumn is just the best. 

 What is your favorite season and why?

 Linking with Life-n-Reflection and Life thru the Lens and Image-in-ing


~Carol

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33 comments:

  1. AngelaOctober 24, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Such lovely fall images!

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  2. KlaraOctober 24, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    just lovely! and yes - 2015 - almost gone, wow.

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  3. MinkamoOctober 24, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    Wonderful photos - I love the colour of the red leaves. Great captures!

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 24, 2016 at 6:19 PM

      Thanks for your encouraging comments, Minkamo :-)

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  4. AnonymousOctober 24, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    Gah! These pictures tho!!! <3
    XOXO

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  5. NCSueOctober 24, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    Lovely autumn colors!
    It looks like you're further along into fall that we are. I'm looking forward to more color.
    Thanks for linki up at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/10/along-way.html

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 24, 2016 at 6:21 PM

      Dear NC Sue
      Thanks for hosting the link up. I've really enjoyed joining up and seeing what you and everyone else capture.

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  6. UnknownOctober 24, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    These are gorgeous!! I'm sharing them now on Pinterest. Thank you so much for linking up each week, I've really enjoyed your posts!

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 24, 2016 at 6:25 PM

      Dear Kristy,
      Thank you for your encouraging comment and for sharing on Pinterest (wow!) I've really enjoyed joining your link up. Thanks so much for hosting it. :-)

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  7. GranthamLynnOctober 24, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    I think I love Fall. But I love spring too because I love home grown veggies. And summer because the veggies are producing. So I guess winter is my least favorite. LOL. this is a great post. Your photography is Fabulous. I'd love for you to come over and link again at The Fabulous Fall Party! Here's this weeks link:
    http://mychristmasjourney.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-fabulous-fall-party.html
    Happy Fall!

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 25, 2016 at 7:19 AM

      Granthamlynn, I'm with you - winter is my least favorite as well. I'll head over to your Fabulous Fall Party now. :-)

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  8. Carol BlanchetOctober 24, 2016 at 6:18 PM

    Thank you Felicia. :-)

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  9. Jill FoleyOctober 24, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    Beautiful - I especially loved the first one! I used to live in the Northeast and the first few years I was here in the PNW, I was disappointed with fall. But the longer i live here, the more i love how colorful autumn is. And I think it lasts much longer here.

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 25, 2016 at 7:25 AM

      Jill,
      Doesn't it seem like this year in particular is just so vivid and vibrant? I have enjoyed your blog and photography so much. :-) I'm thankful for the link-ups that allowed me to "meet" you.

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  10. Photo(Geo)grapherOctober 26, 2016 at 2:31 AM

    What beautiful autumn images. Light and colours are stunning.

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 26, 2016 at 1:50 PM

      Photo(Geo)grapher,
      Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. It means a lot.

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  11. MandyOctober 26, 2016 at 8:19 AM

    I'd love to see fall in New England at some point. This past weekend my husband and I went driving up the Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina and Virginia) and that was lovely. I just love all of the beautiful colors at this time of year!

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 26, 2016 at 1:49 PM

      Mandy 'n' Justin,
      A leisurely drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway sounds amazing. Isn't it so wonderful to see all the trees turning colors?!
      Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you will again. :-)

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  12. bj October 26, 2016 at 5:53 PM

    gosh, i've never seen real leaves with such intense color...

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 31, 2016 at 9:30 AM

      Bj,
      Yes, the colors this fall have been utterly amazing! I am thankful that my camera was able to catch some of the beauty! Would you believe these photos were UNEDITED?!

      Blessings,
      Carol

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  13. Peabea ScribblesOctober 27, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    Wonderful crimson sharings. :)

    Peabea@Peabea Scribbles visiting from LTTL

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  14. Inspired By JuneOctober 27, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    Gorgeous captures, Carol! My favorite season is always the one we're in :)

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 31, 2016 at 9:32 AM

      Dear June,
      Now THAT was an inspired response - being thankful for the "now". I really appreciate that. Thank you for your kind compliment.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 28, 2016 at 2:16 PM

    So, so pretty Carol. Thanks so much for linking with our little Color Challenge. Your shots this week are stunning. I agree the NE has competition.

    Lisa @ LTTL

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 31, 2016 at 9:35 AM

      Dear Lisa,
      Thank you for the fun photo challenge. It was a great way to "see" everything around me. I've ALWAYS enjoyed your photography. You are an inspiration. :-)
      I'm looking forward to more opportunities (from future challenges) to grow and create as a photographer.

      Carol

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  16. Peabea ScribblesOctober 31, 2016 at 7:24 AM

    Congratulations for the award for your photography in the Autumn theme from Life-n-Reflections. These are lovely. :)

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    1. Carol BlanchetOctober 31, 2016 at 9:38 AM

      Pea bea,
      I had no idea I had won an award until I read your comment. Thank you so much and congratulations to you as well! :-)

      ~ Carol

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  17. Down by the seaNovember 8, 2016 at 12:24 PM

    Wow those colours of crimson are amazing! It must be such a sight to see an avenue of these wonderful trees! We used to have one in our previous garden and it always took our breath away at this time of year! Sarah x

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    1. Carol BlanchetNovember 8, 2016 at 10:16 PM

      Down by the Sea (Sarah)
      Even we, who live here, have marveled at the brilliant colors this season!
      God is an amazing artist! Thanks for your visiting. :-)

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