Autumn splendor in Colorado

There is no question that fall is my favorite season. If fact, a couple of years ago I did a whole post I why I feel that autumn rocks (see here: Autumn is here…finally! (mrvintageman.com)

Today I just wanted to share with you some of the pictures that I have recently taken of the seasonal Grand Finale here along Colorado’s Front Range. Some of the photos were taken in my garden. Others I took while I was out and about the town.

You’ll note that there aren’t many pics of trees displaying their autumn finery. While the aspens in the mountains are at, or just past their peak, down here on the “flatlands” the leaves on the trees and shrubs are just starting to change. The long range weather forecast is calling for much colder temps next week. Once the colder temps arrive, the fall colors will arrive quickly and dramatically.

And I will be there to capture the show with my camera.

In the meantime, enjoy these photos from early autumn here along Colorado’s Front Range.

In the Vintage garden

Purple asters and Autumn Joy sedum bloom beneath the faded flowers of a gladioli.
Asters in the long border
Asters October Skies mingle with the gray leaves of Artemisia Powis Castle and the faded flowers of yarrow.
Morning view of the back corner
Monch aster is finishing up its display, while an orange Chrysanthemum is just beginning its.
Aster Honeysong Pink
Yet more asters!

Out and about

Yellow blooming Chamisa show off at the feet of a stand of cottonwoods in Parker, Colo.
A stand of ornamental grasses at a nearby park. I think they are a Miscanthus, but I’m not sure.
An autumn storm pushes over the mountains as seen from Cherry Creek State Park.
Cottonwoods starting to turn, Cherry Creek State Park
Storm is getting closer, as seen from the swim beach at Cherry Creek State Park
A lone cottonwood shows off in Cherry Creek State Park
A closer view
Ornamental grass starting to turn in a park, Centennial, Colorado
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