Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Autumn Colour

Heading north to Muskola

This week's Alphabe-Thursday challenge is not a letter in the alphabet. Nope, this week our assignment is to post autumn colour.

Some of Ontario's best colour is in Muskoka - part of Ontario's Cottage Country - which is halfway between the Equator and the North Pole (I kid you not) so reds and oranges have already given way to yellows and bare branches.

The red bulb marks Bracebridge on latitude 45°N

Rosseau River

But fear not! We chose a delightful, bright sunny day in early October for our road trip/ photo shoot.

Reflections in unknown lake

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE

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45 comments:

  1. Judy October 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Oh so pretty! Our color is gone, gone, gone, so I'll enjoy yours.

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  2. TorunnOctober 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Have a nice trip! And again ... very nice autumn colors and images.

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  3. MadSnapperOctober 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    first and last shots deserve WOW!! the colors are soooo brilliant

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  4. NancyOctober 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Lovely -- especially the last photo. The reflection is amazing. :)

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  5. DarlaOctober 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Your area takes the prize for color. Wish I were in the car driving down that road.

    Darla

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  6. Paul in Powell RiverOctober 19, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    One of the very few things I miss about Ontario is the colour in the fall. Nice photos!

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  7. HalcyonOctober 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    The colors are fantastic! I love that first shot.

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  8. Johnny NutcaseOctober 19, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    love those fall colors!

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  9. RoseOctober 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Oh, these are beautiful! I wish fall would last at least an extra month!

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  10. JackOctober 19, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Very pretty, EG. I will post some fall color on Friday. It has been weak so far.

    The potter was using a foot pedal to turn the wheel.

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  11. RedPatOctober 19, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I haven't been up there in years - looks gorgeous!

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  12. RoanOctober 19, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    The leaves are beautiful!

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  13. GeorgeOctober 19, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Your autumn colors are just gorgeous. Thanks for taking us along with you on your drive.

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  14. Cezar and LéiaOctober 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    ahhh Autumn is poetry to my heart!I love these intensive colors!
    This place is awesome!
    Léia

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  15. McGillicuttyOctober 19, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    WOW... beautiful!! and I learned something new. :)

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  16. LowellOctober 19, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Okay, seeing as how it gets really cold up there for a long, long time during the winter and all the trees are bare and your wee toes freeze off, I think it's only fair that you get to enjoy this kind of beautiful scenery for a few weeks and do appreciate your sharing it with us!

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  17. Gill - That British WomanOctober 19, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    we do live in a beautiful part of the country don't we....

    Gill

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  18. LeenaOctober 19, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Wonderful colors and views, nice images, too!

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  19. Ruth HiebertOctober 19, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Stunning images. I love those reds,since I don't see them often in my part of the country.

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  20. Rocky Mountain WomanOctober 19, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    The colors are very similar to what we have here...gorgeous!

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  21. ZosiaOctober 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Rode 400 many times - lovely colours. Thank you.

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  22. Gillian OlsonOctober 19, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Lovely fall shots.

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  23. ~✽Mumsy✽~October 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful autumn colors, and fantastic views!

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  24. Esther JoyOctober 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Loved your autumn pictures! Beautiful!

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  25. Barbara F.October 19, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Great photos of glorious autumn colors! No such color here. Still very green, it is so weird! xo

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  26. Visits With MaryOctober 19, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Love your fall colors, what a beautiful place to live!

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  27. MichelleOctober 19, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful colors

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  28. kayerjOctober 19, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    your end of the world is looking lovely :)

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  29. KathyOctober 19, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I saw mums today at Lowe's that would qualify for autumn color. Our leaves have not started turning yet! It was 85 degrees two days ago but yesterday it turned cool and fall is finally in the air.

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  30. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful! I wish I could jump into your pictures for a getaway!

    Teresa

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  31. KMOctober 19, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    So lovely! I have been there, but not during Fall.

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  32. RandyOctober 19, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    What great color!

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  33. NayanaOctober 19, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    All of them are beautiful..love the reflection...

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  34. HOctober 20, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Beautiful colours! What a shame they have to give way to the cold and dark.

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  35. LeoviOctober 20, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I love these autumn colors, delicious photos.

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  36. LolaOctober 20, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Hi again!

    Love the post - so beautiful!

    And thanks too for stopping by.

    Have a great weekend & look forward to *seeing* you again next time,

    XOXO LOLA:)

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  37. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Gorgeous! I want to put a scarf on now! =>

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  38. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    What wonderful scenery! I love your photos!

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  39. PondsideOctober 20, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    How beautiful! I miss those vibrant colours. Years ago I spent a fall weekend at Camp Tapawingo in Parry Sound - I remember the colour of the leaves and the smell from wood fires. Lovely memories!

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  40. 21 WitsOctober 20, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Oh my for sure goodness autumn has come to where you are! Fantastic!

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  41. Susan AndersonOctober 20, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Simply glorious.

    =)

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  42. SusanOctober 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    So beautiful, I've always wanted to go to Canada. Maybe someday.

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  43. JudieOctober 20, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    The autumn colors in western Canada are mostly aspens, but their yellow splendor always excites me. Great photos!!

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  44. Splendid Little StarsOctober 23, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Oh so gorgeous! You are getting quite a show! not quite so colorful here...yet.

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  45. JennyOctober 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    What glorious colors!

    This is what I miss with Autumn in the desert. This felt like a visit home for me.

    Thank you for sharing this loveliness.

    And thank you for participating in Autumn break!

    A+

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