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Leaf Peeping Time 

A Mass of Vibrantly Colored Japanese Maple Leaves @FanningSparks

The New England States may get all the press but the fall foliage colors in Atlantic Canada are equally outstanding.  Please join me for a little leaf peeping in Nova Scotia, Canada so I can show you what I mean.
Most of these photos were taken early in the season when the leaves were just starting to change color.  Only some sections on these maple leaves have turned from green to red.
Single Red-Tipped Maple Leaf @FanningSparksBlotchy Red Maple Leaf @FanningSparks

Or in this case, one entire leaf has changed color while all the other leaves are still green.  Apparently, that’s the trendsetter on this tree!
Single Colored Leaf Among Green Maple Leaves @FanningSparks

Everywhere you look there are splashes of vibrant color.  There are deep reds…
Vibrant Red Maple Leaves in Sunshine @FanningSparksGreen-Veined Red Maple Leaf @FanningSparksBright Red Oak Leaves @FanningSparks

… rich, saturated oranges …
Vibrant Orange-Colored Maple Leaves @FanningSparksYellow-Orange Maple Leaves @FanningSparks

… and brilliant, sunny yellows.
Yellow-Colored Birch Leaves @FanningSparksBrilliant Yellow Maple Leaves @FanningSparks

It’s rare to see all the colors―green, red, orange and yellow―on a single leaf like this.
Red Orange and Yellow on Single Green Maple Leaf @FanningSparks

By the way, have you ever considered that Mother Nature may have invented the Christmas tree?  It’s just a theory but here’s some evidence to back it up.  To clarify, these are not staged photos―I photographed the “decorations” exactly as I found them on the trees!
Mother Nature’s Christmas Tree @FanningSparksSweeping panoramic vistas of colorful forests hadn’t yet arrived in Nova Scotia’s Oakfield Provincial Park when these photos were taken.
Orange-Colored Trees Along Lake at Oakfield Park @FanningSparksRed Maples along Lake at Oakfield Park @FanningSparksTrail Through Yellow-Leaved Birch Tree Tunnel @FanningSparks

But full-on color was visible a week or two later around nearby Shortt’s Lake.

Colored Leaves on Shortts Lake NS @FanningSparks

These photos were taken in the beautiful Margaree area of Nova Scotia a few years ago.
Cabin in Front of Fall Foliage Hills in Margaree NS @FanningSparksThree Vibrant Orange Trees in Margaree @FanningSparks

I also have a few favorite fall foliage photos from Georgia.  Yes, we sometimes have colorful fall foliage in the State of Georgia!
Fall Foliage Reflected in Early Morning Lake in Georgia @FanningSparks

Check out this dazzling sight from my kayak!
Yellow Foliage Reflected in Lake in Georgia @FanningSparks

As further proof, here are a few pretty captures of Japanese maple leaves from our yard in Georgia.
A Mass of Vibrantly Colored Japanese Maple Leaves @FanningSparksVibrantly Colored Japanese Maple Leaves 2 @FanningSparksVibrantly Colored Japanese Maple Leaves 3 @FanningSparks

These last two shots were taken in Stockbridge, Massachusetts… which brings me full circle―the fall foliage in New England is indeed outstanding!
Fall Foliage in Stockbridge Massachusetts @FanningSparksCouple Walking Through Fall Foliage in Stockbridge Massachusetts @FanningSparks

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You may also enjoy the previous blog posts:
. Falling Leaves and Floating Boats which also features beautiful fall foliage.
. A Walk in the Park in which I explore Oakfield Provincial Park in Nova Scotia.

Today’s Takeaways

1. Atlantic Canada is ideal for leaf peeping.
2. Hardwood trees change color gradually from a single leaf to a full forest.
3. Colorful fall foliage reminds us of the inevitable changing of the seasons.
Peg - FanningSparks Author


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