NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FALL FOLIAGE

Weather conditions this autumn have created some of the most spectacular fall color that we’ve ever seen in Sacramento.  Both Lou & I are in awe of the amazing array of color that has caught our eyes everywhere we drive lately. New England ain't got nothing on Northern California this year!

These trees are right here in our own front yard!

When we walk out our front door this is what greets us!

That's our garage on the lower left corner

This past week I’ve noticed the incredible leaf colors in the Bay Area as well as here at home. Things have been ridiculously hectic around here but yesterday I made the time to head out for an hour to enjoy the scenery and attempt to do it justice with my camera.

Some of the leaves almost seem to glow

This is a park where I met a woman who had just moved here & was marveling at the color

A close up of the deep magenta leaves

It was late in the day but these colors were still bright and vivid

I stumbled upon these shimmering gold leaves while turning around

My hour long respite from the current craziness of our lives involved two short walks, a few miles of driving, several detours and about 12 U-turns to see the myriad of breathtaking scenes. The only thing that would have made it better was a bright blue sky - but it was still gorgeous!

Some trees in this park seemed almost fluorescent in spite of the overcast sky

Sadly, in another few days it will all be gone - but, oh, what a sight!