It started out as a sunny but cold day when my husband and I cycled the Confederation Trail at Ellerslie and headed west. This section of trail only has two curves in twelve kilometres. In more protected areas of the trail, not as many leaves have fallen though the autumn colour is well established.
One of the bogs bordering the trail has a viewing stand where one can sit and relax in the autumn-tinged bog
and the changing larch trees around its perimeter. It is a peaceful place to sit and observe nature.
In another area, we passed an old house, small by today’s standards.
Today it is open to the elements and may not stand much longer. How many children were raised in the original four walls? Are there any descendants of the original owners of this structure? What was life like for those first inhabitants? Soon only questions will remain.
This scarecrow stood beside the driveway of one of the homes we passed. Its location makes me think it is a seasonal decoration and not to scare away avian garden marauders.
Bulrushes in one area had released their seeds into the air, blowing them around us as we look over the scene.
Meanwhile, wildflowers, gone to seed, stand tall among the bushes.
Oak trees are pretty enough in their regular attire but with the wardrobe change of autumn, they are worth a closer look.
Soon, with leaves fallen from the trees, tree trunks and branches become the focus for the next seven months. These birch trunks stand out amid the background fall colour.
We will visit this section of trail again.
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It's very beautiful and peaceful, and it soothes my aching heart after a bruising election night. Thank you for it. :-)
A superb series of shots Marie. The autumn colours are so special, and then after the last leaf falls, the magnificent splendour of the tall naked winter trees. Trees are good value in every season 💚🌳
Beautiful and soothing. Can't help trying to imagine who lived in that old house and where they went.
Thank you (so much) for this glimpse of the beauty and the wonder which surrounds you.
I like that scarecrow's jack-o-lantern bucket head!
What a fascinating old house. And the birch trunks are so lovely.
Beautiful photoes!That old house is stunning!Here we have alot of those abanoded houses ..Wonder who lived there and what happened to them..
also the scarecrow is a nice one.. Someone is living there
The last photo of the birch trunks are very nice too
Wish you a happy evening!
Thanks for sharing these lovely scenes. truly, there is beauty in every season.
Oh!! The birch trees.
Oh Marie, spectacular photos today.
So many people would pass by many of the scenes you photographed.
Your words are so fitting for each picture.
I especially like the last one of the birches and the splash of red leaves.
Thank you for your sweet comments on my last blog post.
I do think you and your hubby are much like mine too.
Have a great day.
Sue
It always saddens me to see old homes falling down as I think about the original inhabitants who must have once loved the place.
Great photos, the russet colour of the oak leaves is amazing.
Excellent photos as always Marie. My favorite is that little old house!
Wonderful shots. Your takes of the bog remind me of some bogs in Algonquin Park here.
Great captures of the autumn scenery. Love the old house, it's not going to be there much longer, I love seeing buildings like these. Unfortunately, they leave their stories untold.
Oh, I so loved this visit! What beauty you were in! I am so longing to be out in a place like this.
Just lovely. One day I will come up and see these beautiful places for myself.
Good that you're out cycling at this time of year . The cold doesn't matter. It's the ice that stops cyclers unless you have a fancy dancy bike with spiked tires.
Mighty lovely scenery along the way here.
The bog looks quite splendid. I have always enjoyed visiting bogs with their unique flora and fauna geared to exploit the conditions found there.
A wonderful ride so beautifully shared with your readers in prose and photographs.
I wonder if Summerside also got the snowfall that clothed Cornwall in white, yesterday.
Beautiful autumn photos and a good cycle ride by the sound of it, Keep safe, Diane
these are just so pretty marie, beautiful images of autumn!!! one strong wind and that old house is a goner!!
You must be really fit, with all the cycling you do! I especially love the birch trees.
Wonderful autumn photos of a beautiful part of your world. Those birch trees - I love them! Have a good day.
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Fall is so gorgeous there! It's great that you're still bicycling, in spite of the cold. I would like to do a few more rides too, but it's very rainy right now.
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Another great outing with beautiful scenery! I like the scarecrow, they are popular decorations around my area too. The oak leaves are beautiful. Take care, enjoy your day!
Oh, my goodness, Marie, your first and last pictures took my breath away! So beautiful!💖
Loved the bog and birches. We don't have either here in my area. The old house reminds me of a poem I wrote about an old house. I will share it on my blog.
Looks like a nice trail, I love the abandoned house, they fascinate me.
The landscape is still very beautiful.
I find old houses a little sad. I, too, wonder what lives they sheltered and now that structure is abandoned. I get attached to dwellings.
Your pictures are so beautiful. I could live like a fairy in the woods you share.
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