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.
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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…