Fall foliage in New England really starts in August. The trees in my part of the Northeastern United States are just about ready for the harvest.
So the first event I want to talk about is Fall foliage in New England. A Parade of Lights is held on the grounds of Purinton Hills in Milford, Connecticut. Travelers drive their own way through the scenic drive, and depending on the weather they may stay overnight.
During the night the myriad of colors begin to fade as the temperature drops.
People park in a field in the Sanctuary of Long Haven Park in Pomfret, New Hampshire.
There are evening programs six nights a week. The Lantern Opera presentsChina and the Aspen Adventureshort.
In Stockbridge you can see the Long Haven Greenway walk through a century old farmstead and its historic buildings on the Milford Greenway. A garden of peace and Plenty is located behind the buildings which makes a nice trail for hikers.
And in Washington Center you can see the Monica Bell Tower. Its a nice place to go, but it is really famous for the symbol that overlooks the Metro Area.
The objective of the drives is to capture the colors of autumn in it’s natural setting.
So what aspects of fall foliage are we going to focus on?
I think one of the things that I am going to focus on is the colors that are created when you mix red and white, the trees turning in to shades of golden yellow, orange, and red.
I know that many of you are going to think that we are going to create a mixture of different colors, but you can not do this. Each color that you see in nature is created by the combination of red and white elements.
The structure of color and what I am going to talk about is not created by the contrast of different colors, but by the contrast of different colors in light.
There are three colors that we will be looking at in this article.
Blue
The name means literally “light.” Blue is the calming color. It slows us down by causing us to focus inwardly, and by allowing us to see with shades of red and white.
Because of its peacefully colored surroundings, it is said that the best time to see a late autumn color is when the leaves are turning. The scenery is not all that exciting, but the colors are what catch our attention.
Orange
The color orange is by far the most popular of the colors in New England. The reason for this is, for the most part, the same as in the summer: it keeps predators away. Though the Osprey, Squirrel, Rock Oudy, and Black birds have been munching on the yellow boughs (and some think this is also the reason for the Oudy being called “fruity”) the orange variety has been the favorite food of choice for the bears.
So if you are out on fox or bird or just on the landscape and see an orange shaped trail, what is it? Is it a predator? Just looking for breakfast? Well, I tend to think it is too.
Green
The leaves of Plants in the alpine and coniferous forests are a fantastic opportunity for camouflage. Much of the Pine Tree in the fall has lost its leaves, and the spectacular gold and amber color remains until the last rays of the sun are spent.
The leaves are just what the doctor ordered. Green is the color you are likely to see most in nature; nature is colorful and goes in for such themes.
Light Yellow
One of the most wonderful colors to see in nature is the yellow that is full of energy and liveliness. Look for burnt oranges, burnt ginger, burnt turmeric, etc. in nature.
Orange
It is the color of choice of theMOAB, since it has such strength and liveliness to it. If you look hard enough, you can really see the red in yellow.
Light Pink
Another favorite of mine, and good for many reasons, is the lighter than pink flamingos jumping through the water. Here is another picture for you to enjoy.
Blue
Having the different parts of the bird shown in this picture can make it easier for you to identify. Even without the differences in the birds colored by member of the staffs of hornbill lizards, it is easy to tell them apart. The male is much smaller than the female, and the head is almost aige a grey. You can also distinguish the blue head penguins by their down below the surface of the water.
There are birds everywhere- in your yard, your front lawn, a park, the mall, even in your basement. There are all different shapes and sizes, including the tiny little teal colored finches.