On Wednesday, our autumn leaves swallowed their last sip of water, made their final trip to the washroom, and received their last goodnight kiss from Mother Nature. According to the weather forecast, temperatures are dropping to 1 C./33 F., cold rains are on the way, and we might even see snow by the weekend. Ah, but Wednesday outdid herself! Sunny, warm, flaming reds and shining golds everywhere you looked. It was outrageously beautiful. And I was outside for hours with my camera, madly clicking away. This collage has five of those photos layered on top of one another and blended in Photoshop. I think you might like seeing it in the original size.

Goodnight, sweet leaves. Rest well, and we'll see your colors transformed into the rich brown soil from which flowers emerge next spring.