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Tuesday 3 November 2020

Straightaway

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.








33 comments:

DJan said...

It's very beautiful and peaceful, and it soothes my aching heart after a bruising election night. Thank you for it. :-)

PerthDailyPhoto said...

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 💚🌳

Celia said...

Beautiful and soothing. Can't help trying to imagine who lived in that old house and where they went.

Elephant's Child said...

Thank you (so much) for this glimpse of the beauty and the wonder which surrounds you.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

I like that scarecrow's jack-o-lantern bucket head!

Liz Hinds said...

What a fascinating old house. And the birch trunks are so lovely.

Anita said...

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!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Thanks for sharing these lovely scenes. truly, there is beauty in every season.

Anvilcloud said...

Oh!! The birch trees.

photowannabe said...

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

At Home In New Zealand said...

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.

Martha said...

Excellent photos as always Marie. My favorite is that little old house!

William Kendall said...

Wonderful shots. Your takes of the bog remind me of some bogs in Algonquin Park here.

Bill said...

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.

Rose said...

Oh, I so loved this visit! What beauty you were in! I am so longing to be out in a place like this.

Mage said...

Just lovely. One day I will come up and see these beautiful places for myself.

Red said...

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.

Joanne Noragon said...

Mighty lovely scenery along the way here.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

The bog looks quite splendid. I have always enjoyed visiting bogs with their unique flora and fauna geared to exploit the conditions found there.

Helen said...

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.

Rhodesia said...

Beautiful autumn photos and a good cycle ride by the sound of it, Keep safe, Diane

Debbie said...

these are just so pretty marie, beautiful images of autumn!!! one strong wind and that old house is a goner!!

Susie of Arabia said...

You must be really fit, with all the cycling you do! I especially love the birch trees.

Lorrie said...

Wonderful autumn photos of a beautiful part of your world. Those birch trees - I love them! Have a good day.

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Lovely...

✨ 💛 ✨ 💛 ✨

Margaret said...

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.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

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!

Susan Zarzycki said...

Oh, my goodness, Marie, your first and last pictures took my breath away! So beautiful!💖

Glenda Beall said...

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.

Jenn said...

Looks like a nice trail, I love the abandoned house, they fascinate me.

Catarina said...

The landscape is still very beautiful.

Retired Knitter said...

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.

Barbara said...

Your pictures are so beautiful. I could live like a fairy in the woods you share.