Autumn leaves will be even more spectacular this year
Here in the UK our sunnier summer has led to trees producing more sugar in their leaves this year, which will lead to more vivid and eye-catching colours, according to experts at Forestry England.The picturesque autumn leaves can be spotted from mid-September to November in some parts of the UK.
As the days gradually get darker, the lack of sunlight reduces a plant’s production of chlorophyll – the chemical responsible for giving leaves a green pigment – which allows the beautiful yellow and orange shades, previously masked by the chlorophyll, to show through.
Some trees will also turn a vibrant red – the result of anthocyanin production, which is greater in years such as this one, when hot summers have increased the concentration of sugar in tree sap.
This triggers the tree to release anthocyanins as it tries to salvage the last of the energy from its leaves in preparation for winter.
I have been fortunate to enjoy some lovely walks recently and have noticed the colours changing. Below I share pictures showing some of the beautiful Autumn colour with you. I hope wherever you live you may soon be enjoying some lovely Autumnal colours or perhaps Spring colour if you live in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Poor Snoopy, those leaves just keep falling 😊
~ wishing all readers an enjoyable weekend ~
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All the best Jan
Things are starting to change here too. Next weekend we're going north and hope to see some color. Your pics today are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, Jan! And Snoopy is too cute! Enjoy your weekend as well!
ReplyDeleteI love Snoopy and Fall!!!
ReplyDeleteChange is slow here, but we should be seeing full color in another week or two.
ReplyDeleteI so love those photos...autumn is my favorite season. I never get tired of fall scenes...in real life or in photos.
ReplyDeleteJan, those pictures are breathtaking! We are seeing changes in color, but nothing as dramatic as what you've shared. Thank you so much!
ReplyDelete...Jan, autumn is a second spring.
ReplyDeleteLindas imagenes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteWhen I did the grocery shopping this morning I picked up broccoli so that soup is going to be made very soon.
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy Autumn 🍁
Beautiful autumnal photos!
ReplyDeleteThese are truly awesome photos, Jan. I do miss seeing the fall colors now that we've moved to Hawaii. I miss the cooler temperatures too. Granted, I'm glad we're here in January. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are a beautiful exam0ple of what you are saying, Jan.
ReplyDeleteThese colors are beautiful on your walk, oh wonderful, I love autumn so much!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a lovely autumn weekend.
Hugs Elke
Wow, colorful. We have mostly green and a bit yellow now.
ReplyDeleteBom sábado e com muita paz e saúde. Bom final de semana. Nossa primavera está bem chuvosa e o pé de caqui está maravilhoso, depois do inverno. Cheio de folhas lindas. Grande abraço carioca.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs, but best of all is Snoopy!
ReplyDeleteDear Jan!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful autumn photos! I'm so jealous of such wonderful weather. It's been raining here for days. Hugs and best regards.
Such a beautiful path covered with orange and red leaves.
ReplyDeleteLots of color here
ReplyDeleteYes, slowly the leaves are turning ... Autumn Leaves.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Jan.
Wow! These are just amazing photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous trees! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! We never get very much color here--at least not leaf color.
ReplyDeleteStunning Autumn colors! Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend.
Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours Jan. Autumn is so photogenic :-D
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Lindas imagenes. Te mando un beso.
Lovely pictures. Sending you a kiss.
Luiz Gomes
Bom sábado e com muita paz e saúde. Bom final de semana. Nossa primavera está bem chuvosa e o pé de caqui está maravilhoso, depois do inverno. Cheio de folhas lindas. Grande abraço carioca.
Have a good Saturday, and may you be filled with peace and health. Have a great weekend. Our spring is very rainy, and the persimmon tree is looking wonderful after winter. Full of beautiful leaves. Big hug from Rio.
Those photos are very lovely Jan. We've been in a severe drought since early August so our leaves don't have much color this year. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are fantastic. What a magnificent spot to walk. Our color is slow -- we see some brilliant trees but still an awful lot of green or just barely tinted. I think our lack of rain will play into it as well. I hope I see more before we leave the lake.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Fall pictures and such a great place to go walking.
ReplyDeleteFascinating and informative info about autumn leaves ~ thanks for commenting on my new blog and Have a wonderful weekend ~ ^_^
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I like the third photo a lot.
ReplyDeletesuch pretty Autumn leaves, I am so looking forward to seeing some of them here, they are saying because of the lack of rain we may not have good color this year.
ReplyDeleteThe trees are just begining to put on their autumn performance here. And I've already been smacked in the face by two falling acorns!
ReplyDeleteVibrant autumn colors and cute Snoopy.
ReplyDeleteAutumn foliage is likely to be delayed due to warm temperatures like the last year.
Oh WOW what beautiful autumn colours! I love the reds!
ReplyDeleteAwesome colors 👌
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post — I loved reading about the science behind those stunning autumn colours. 🍁 I’ve already spotted some deep, blood-red leaves here too — no idea which tree they’re from! The birches are turning yellow now, but there’s still quite a lot of green around. It feels like the season is just beginning to unfold.
ReplyDeleteBom domingo e bom início de semana, Jan. O calor da primavera voltou. Grande abraço carioca.
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Bom domingo e bom início de semana, Jan. O calor da primavera voltou. Grande abraço carioca.
Happy Sunday and a great start to the week, Jan. The spring warmth is back. Big hug from Rio.
Beautiful photographs, every where here is changing too and definite soup time coming. Thank you for your message.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are GORGEOUS!!!! Thank you for sharing them!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Kim
Your autumn colours are magnificent. What a beautiful place to walk. Trees are changing colour here, too. Have a happy week.
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors. I love fall but pretty sure we had such a rough, dry, hot summer that we prob will not have any good color. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteInteresting Jan..We have almost no color this fall..We are still pretty green...It has just started to cool down..I guess we'll see!! Lovely pictures..
ReplyDeletePreciosos colores, el otoño es precioso. Besos.
ReplyDeleteLos colores del otoño son preciosos. Besos.
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