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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Stop the presses!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for a special announcement: IT'S FALL, Y'ALL! The post which was scheduled for today has been delayed in order to bring you our fall color; otherwise, you would be seeing these shots late in December. I can't dance, but I'm doing a happy jig right now. I'm thrilled to finally see real fall colors, even if it's scattered here and there. These were taken on W. Lakeshore Dr. on the LSU campus, November 14.

Chinese tallow tree




Snowy egret on a bald cedar

The wind was kicking up quite a bit, so I know this is not in complete focus, but I was hoping someone
could help identify this tree. Since I took this shot last week, all these trees are completely red now.
UPDATE: Using an app called Leafsnap, I was able to identify this as a Willow Oak!

I will be in Mississippi fishing at Lake Okhissa today, so I'll catch up when I return. Y'all have a good one!

Linking with Our World Tuesday.

35 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlNovember 19, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    The colour is gorgeous, Gail! WOW!

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  2. Optimistic ExistentialistNovember 19, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful fall colors! Ours are gone here in KY so it's nice to see that they're still out there somewhere :)

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  3. Linda at To Behold The BeautyNovember 19, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    These are wonderful, Gail. Now, wasn't that worth the wait? The image with the white berries and red leaves against the blue sky is my favorite. It just pops.

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  4. Linda at To Behold The BeautyNovember 19, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I just went back and looked at that picture again and realized that the blue in the background is water. Oh well. It's early.

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  5. StephanieNovember 19, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Glorious! The colors are so rich and vibrant - full of beauty :) Hugs to you, sweet friend!

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  6. CarlettaNovember 19, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    It FINALLY caught up to you. I know you have been waiting anxiously.
    These are beautiful captures of the color!
    Hope the fishing trip went well.

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  7. TexWisGirlNovember 19, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    love it! :) leaves are raining here this week, too. amazing how quickly it hit.

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  8. StarlaNovember 19, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I LOOOVE fall and all the reds, golds, yellows!! Your photos are LOVELY!

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  9. KarenNovember 19, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Fabulous fall colour!

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  10. Kim StevensNovember 19, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Oh these are really beautiful, and yes, I found some fall that fell here too! Great minds, or more like gulf coast living! haha

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  11. bethNovember 19, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    the best part of fall is that it keeps getting better and better :)

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  12. Amy BurzeseNovember 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Good for you!!! Isn't it glorious. I hope you catch a lot of fish. Have a great week.

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  13. SuzanNovember 19, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    We have had a lovely and colorful fall this year!! Appears that you all are about to have one too!!
    ENJOY!!

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  14. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous captures, Gail! I can't believe you are enjoying a beautiful autumn while we are freezing our ** here with a ton of snow! lol

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  15. Evelyn S.November 19, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Fabulous fall colors, Gail....beautifully captured and presented!

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  16. Rosie GreyNovember 19, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Yay, finally! :-) These colours are fantastic, Gail - beautifully captured!

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  17. Ruth HiebertNovember 19, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Beautiful fall colour. Thanks for the spot of bright colour on this overcast day.

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  18. hootnonnyNovember 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Beautiful shots of fall. I'm doing a happy dance just viewing them!

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  19. KatieNovember 19, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    such beautiful shots! all our leaves are completely gone (well, 95% of them anyway) and i'm just a state above you. enjoy!

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  20. eileeninmdNovember 19, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Lovely Autumn colors! And pretty scenic views! Gorgeous photos!

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  21. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    YOu found some gorgeous color, Gail. I love that /chinese tallow tree.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    happy fall dance to you! it is bright and beautiful!

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  23. Brian KingNovember 19, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Gorgeous! Glad somebody has some color. We had our worst year for color in 25 years. Love the egret!

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  24. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    This is my favorite time of year because the leaves look so gorgeous. The whole world seems more magical in fall. Great photos! :)

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  25. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Gorgeous colours!

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  26. IndraniNovember 20, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    Very beautiful captures. Each like a greeting card.

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  27. Richard PeglerNovember 20, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Your artistic eye, and your camera skills have captured the essence of fall colours perfectly, Gail! Beautiful!

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  28. UnknownNovember 20, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Great colours!! A stab at the ID-one of the ash species. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  29. KathyNovember 20, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful. Our leaves are quickly turning brown and I've been unable to find any particularly lovely ones. I should try harder.

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  30. PallaviNovember 20, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Oh my God, how did i miss this post! the pictures are soooo beautiful my dear Gail :) Love the fall colors. These are probably one of the best fall pictures i have seen. You should start professional Photography.. u have a gift for capturing such vivid images :)

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  31. cath carboneNovember 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Bonjour,
    Je découvre ton blog, j'aime beaucoup ton travail! Des aventures et de très belles photos.
    Je suis artiste peintre, photographe amateur; je me suis inscrite pour suivre tes publications!
    Je t'invite à me rendre visite sur mes blogs et voir mon travail, merci beaucoup et bonne journée!

    HI, I discover your blog that I like very much! adventures and very beautiful photographs.
    I am french amateur photographer; I was registered to follow your publications
    Do not hesitate to visit my blogs and see my work, thank you, have a nice day! Cath.

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  32. BarbaraNovember 23, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I think Chinese tallow trees are so beautiful in the autumn. Makes me almost miss Houston! We have those last ones here, too, and I don't know what they are, but they are pretty magnificent, aren't they?

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  33. CarolaNovember 25, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Your leaf shots are gorgeous! I like the autumn colors and the wonderful structures.

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  34. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 25, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Gorgeous -- we're too far south!

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  35. DonnaNovember 25, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Yay, fall has come to you finally...an isn't it spectacular!!

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