The Autumnal Equinox on September 23 heralded the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere which usually brings a change in the temperatures and the beginning of the chemical processes that take place in the trees as the seasons change from summer to winter. One of the best places to see the beautiful colours in autumn is Sheffield Park in West Sussex, a wooded landscape park of about 74 hectares, laid out in the mid and late 18th century by Lancelot Brown. Features include four lakes, waterfalls and cascades, and an arboretum with a mix of native and exotic species including conifers, azaleas, rhododendrons and acers. The arrival time of the vibrant displays varies every year, but they are generally at their best in October, when the acers turn burnished red.
Enjoy the colour, it only occurs for a brief period each autumn.
Lovely shot, Jude, reminiscent of those North American vistas of colour. Not much brown here at the moment, although the beech hedge is turning.
Regards as always, Pete. x
I still haven’t written about my trip to New England, now that was dramatic!
I am sure that it will be, Jude. x
I LOVE autumn colours! MORE PLEASE 🙂
I’ll do my best, but it is still very green around here at the moment 🙂
Bugger…!
Beautiful. A sight not common in my area.
No. One thing I do like about living in the UK is the changing of the seasons. I might not like winter very much [make that at all] but spring and autumn make up for it.
Wow! I’m hoping that reflection is being framed for your home or a gallery as we speak.
‘fraid not Sue, but that is a lovely thought 🙂
You are seducing me with colour and that’s not allowed! 😦
You were hill climbing today? Ankle ok? The clouds rolled in last night unfortunately because I had a newish rose garden in mind. It’ll keep! 🙂
No progress with the house?
Ankle strapped, walking shoes on and pole taken. I was v. e. r. y careful where I put my foot, which wasn’t easy as the route I was on is full of scattered quartzite rocks! Maybe I’ll go somewhere a little more gentle tomorrow 🙂
A gorgeous photo Jude! This time of year is so lovely … and so short. I’m hoping the weather continues to stay nice so we can enjoy as much of this beauty as possible!
Doesn’t look like this just yet Jo. Still very green and sun shining, yay!
We have some overachievers that have turned colour already but the bulk should be out in another few weeks. Loving this weather so far 🙂
Stunning image! 🙂
Beautiful, I’d like to see your New England photos please! Down here autumn colour is always late.
Yes, I must do a couple of NE posts. The leaf colour there was amazing and we also visited Cape Cod.
Breathtaking shot, Jude. We don’t have much color yet. Not enough cool nights yet, which is unusual for us this time of year. ❤
We are getting cool nights and sunny days – long may that last!
Long may it last! 😀
What lovely reflections. Your autumn colour might be brief, but at least you have autumn colour, and such splendid colour at that. Sorry that your ankle still needs strapping.
The odd thing about the ankle is that it is most painful in the morning! You’d think after lying flat all night it would be fine. Walking on it is OK though I am a little more cautious. Saw a bit more colour changes today, but not a lot. Also found some fungi and moss so I may go back out tomorrow with the camera.
Please do!!!
Gorgeous photo Jude. New camera or old?
New one. Haven’t taken the old one out for a while. I’m still getting used to having to work with the lens I have on!
Gorgeous colours!
Beautiful colours in the photos and I love the reflections. I’m going to wait a week or two and then head off in search of lovely autumn colours somewhere – I just haven’t decided where yet!
Yes, mid to late October is usually the best as long as we don’t get wet and windy weather. Look for a place that has some of the American trees.
Good idea re American trees. I hope we don’t pay later for this pleasant warm spell we are having now.
Well, I have seen something about it going to be a colder winter than usual. Sort of on the 2010 lines – eeks!
Eek – I’d better start stocking up the freezer with soup…