Autumns Colors

Here are a few photos I had fun gathering a couple of days ago.  It all started with that mushroom, and since I already had the camera outside, I thought that I may as well take a stroll with it.
This is a Shaggy Mane that has almost reached the end of it's life.  It comes
out of the ground as a tight, white dome, and that is when it is good for
eating.  Then it quickly unfurls and it will only look like this for another
few hours before it's top flips up, blackening it completely. 
 
A pretty little feathery foxtail made for a nice contrast against the grass.
Our wild roses are the only thing that add a bit of red to our wild landscape.
Looking outside, I can't believe how many leaves have fallen since I took this photo 2 days ago.
A view from our yard into my neighbors hay field.  Bear and I walk there sometimes.  It is nice, because I don't have
to leash him there and it adds 1/2 mile one way.
A close-up of the beautiful texture on the Mrs. Wrinkles pumpkins I grew this year.  Nothing but
love for these beauties.  I hope they will carve well.
The sign was painted by me and the idea came from a recent issue of Country
Sampler magazine.  I just love the way my crow turned out.

Comments

  1. Pam BustinSeptember 28, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Ahhhhhh..... such beauty.
    Thanks for bringing me back to the prairie with your wonderful pictures.

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchSeptember 30, 2015 at 3:06 PM

      Well, you are very welcome Pam, and thank-you for your visit.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    What an interesting mushroom.

    Love your porch grouping. Your painting is adorable!

    Happy fall to you!

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  3. Vicki BosterSeptember 29, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Ohhhh yes- your crow painting is perfect!! Great job!!
    You are having a beautiful autumn-- our colors are just barely starting here..
    Xoxo
    Vicki

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchSeptember 30, 2015 at 3:07 PM

      Thank-you so much Vicki, it turned out just as I had hoped. It fits in so well here in my country setting.

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  4. IdaSeptember 30, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Fabulous Fall photos. These were just wonderful. I love eating Shaggy Mane Mushrooms.
    Oh my those trees are just so pretty.
    Your porch looks very fall festive.
    My favorite photo here today was the foxtail in the colorful grass.

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchSeptember 30, 2015 at 3:08 PM

      Than was husband's favorite photo as well. How do you like to eat those mushrooms?

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  5. MeredithSeptember 30, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    Thank you for showing me Autumn because it is not evident here. Beautiful photos.
    Meredith

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchOctober 3, 2015 at 4:46 PM

      Thank-you Meredith! Although I'm not a big fan of the much colder weather up here, I do love the extremely varied seasons.

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  6. StephanieOctober 3, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Hi sweet friend! Your pictures are absolutely stunning - they truly embrace the beauty of autumn.

    Thank you for your kind words on my blog. It's always a joy to hear from you. Hugs!

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchOctober 3, 2015 at 4:47 PM

      Thank-you so much Stephanie. I love visiting your blog! And visiting blogs is one thing I have more time for this time of year.

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  7. debOctober 3, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    hi Andrea,
    such gorgeous photos!
    love your Autumn sign with the crow. It looks perfect nestled amongst the pumpkins ♥

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchOctober 3, 2015 at 4:48 PM

      Thank-you Deb! Now where to hang it when Autumn has passed???

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  8. Kinley DaneOctober 3, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  9. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 9, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    I love this time of year,The Shaggy Mane and all the fall colours. Such beautiful captures. Hug B

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