Pumpkin Patch

Maple Ridge, BC

Canada

This October scene caught my eye.

A young boy stops his bike overlooking the Pumpkin Farm.

Meanwhile a young lady is captured taking a photo of a pumpkin with her cell phone.

Her partner appears to be lost in thought.

Remnants of summer corn border the country property.

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Pre Happy Halloween,

~Christie

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This barn appears to have been patched up many times over the years. The roof, the sides, the additions. It all makes for a unique look. The dusting of snow adds a nice touch as well!

Harrison County, Indiana

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(I'm back from a short break - slowly trying to catch up!)

entrance Magdeburg Cathedral

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Aspen Trees in Colorado

Looking along the coast from Filey, UK

The past few years I've been wanting to capture a pumpkin patch, but I always seem to be too late in the season. This time I got it! :) The one down the road--actually in Orting--was already gone, with NOTHING left!--but this one in McMillin is still in good shape, as you can see! They must've planted just a little later.

I just love the vibrant orange of the pumpkins...and I like the barns and the past-peak trees in the background. Hope you enjoy as well!

Scholz Farms

McMillin, Washington

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There were many pumpkins to chose from on this beautiful Autumn day.

Selective focus on one bud on my Winter Gladioli which are providing much needed colour in the garden at the moment.

Spare a thought for Queensland again facing major flooding for the 3rd time this year. And at such a late stage in the year!

I'll be off for a couple of days so will hopefully be able to comment & respond to comments next week.

After shooting sunrise a walk back up the hill to the car to be greeted with some patchy warm might across the landscape, The sky was a nice colour but I wanted to take in those wide warm patches. Only one thing for it a panorama to take in that wide vista. In the distance you can see a lone tree on a hill and that is where I recently shot a sunset from is Cissbury ring.ring .

The real name before editing for this one was Rubberneck Tree. Every time there was some nice light on that main tree in the middle of the field, whilst traveling my much used A39 across Exmoor i almost crashed the Adventure Wagon on the big bends. As i don't wish to die anytime soon, i pulled over and took the shot!

f/14, 19 mm, 1/50th second at ISO 320 using manual exposure

Having completed a brief stop after cresting the summit at Sand Patch, Pennsylvania, four second-generation geeps get a westbound pig train moving.

About blackbird-sized and striking black-and-white. It has a very distinctive bouncing flight and spends most of its time clinging to tree trunks and branches, often trying to hide on the side away from the observer. Its presence is often announced by its loud call or by its distinctive spring 'drumming' display. The male has a distinctive red patch on the back of the head and young birds have a red crown. What they eat: Insects, seeds and nuts (Courtesy RSPB).

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It is that time of year and the pumpkin patches are busy with families getting out to enjoy our lovely fall weather. I had to get out early yesterday to get a couple of shots before the crowds descended. Maan Farm Market, Abbotsford, B.C.

Both boxcars seen here are patched for Conrail. The white one is former LV while the other is obviously former NYC (thus former Penn Central).

These are cars I weathered and patched and I'm running them on a friend's railroad for his first-ever open house.

My small patch of Bluebonnets are growing, still lots more to bloom too!

It was just a very ordinary walk in the same Helsinki suburb surroundings, still with patches of ice here and there, but sun already was shining warmer and friendlier than a couple of weeks ago. And then behind a turn of the path opened a view over a little bay, and sunlight fell on the tops of last year dropworts in so marvelous angle that all the scene was flooded with light... I deliberately let the flare come into the photo, because it reveals the feeling from that moment like fairies would be dancing in the branches and chasing the winter away. :-)

Come for a walk in the forest.

Hummingbird sage, is a species of Salvia native to a wide area of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is a perennial subshrub growing 4 to 5 ft (1.2 to 1.5 m) tall, spreading into a large patch. The inflorescences are up to 25 cm (9.8 in) long with flowers in various shades of blue, including an uncommonly true blue. Salvia guaranitica is a popular ornamental plant in mild areas.

Out on a walk one morning.....

A medium sized Woodpecker found in the Himalayan Belt and in a small pocket of South India. It is easily identified by its colors and size. Males are distinguished by a small red patch on their forehead which females lack.

These are commonly found in deciduous and mixed woodlands / forests, particularly those with abundant deadwood. It primarily forages for ants and termites, often feeding on the ground or probing into decaying wood. The bird is well-known for its melancholic, descending call and loud drumming used to establish territory.

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A dear friend from North Wind Stables, Pat Johnson recently acquired this beautiful pup Patches. Pat wasn't riding at the Children's Classic Horse Show so I thought I'd follow Patches around a bit and see what I could get. This shot seemed to work out well. BTW: For folks scared of high ISO settings (you know who you are) this was at 6400.

Two images from a walk around local roads today.

Access

Outfit

Gabriel ::GB:: Briar Jacket - Orange

Gabriel::GB:: Briar Pants - Turquoise

:Gabriel:GB:: Briar Bucket hat

TMD event - July

Pose

OMY Saja (3 of 4)

Main Stores

Gabriel main store

OMY Main store

Gugenheim museum

In black and White

in the old windows.

Mid-winter flower kiosks offer a burst of vibrant color that acts as a natural "pick-me-up" against gray skies and snowy landscapes. Common kiosk finds like Amaryllis, Cyclamen, and Pansies symbolize resilience and hope, reminding us that life continues to bloom even in the harshest seasons.

I am grateful for your continued support and appreciate every view, fave, and comment!