During autumn, when the leaves begin to fall, we love taking walks among the fallen leaves. Especially when there is a slight breeze and the leaves fall all around you. If the leaves are dry, the soft crunch as you walk along the trail or sidewalk makes for a relaxing background noise. It can be very colorful seeing all of the leaves spread all across the ground. It is no wonder that it is something that we revisit again and again in our photographs as it invokes such strong memories both visually as well as with the other senses. When looking at photographs like these, it is almost as if you can feel the breeze, smell the autumn air, and even hear the rustling of the leaves overhead.
Tree Lined SidewalkEntrance to a Castle Covered in LeavesLeaves in a Park in WarwickCool Temperatures and Fallen LeavesColorado TrailWalking Along the Rhine RiverLeaves Blowing on the SidewalkLeaves Beneath the Trees
There are so many wonderful statues and pieces of art in cities throughout the world. Most of them are usually very stoic and austere, but occasionally you run across something that just makes you smile. Who knows whether they were appreciated at the time that they were first unveiled and they often seem strangely out of place, but they are still interesting none the less. One of the statues that truly stood out to us was the pink bunny at the entrance to the train station outside of the opera house in Vienna. It really was an odd juxtaposition. Have you seen whimsical statues during your travels?
On the Streets of ReykjavikAt One Time it Hung on a Building in AmsterdamOn the River in PragueOkay, It is Expected in Disney WorldFountain in Coroico, BoliviaDowntown DenverShip of Fools in Nuremburg
Autumn (or fall) is truly our favorite time of year and we often travel during this season as it can be an off-season in many countries. The changing leaves are certainly part of the attraction for autumn, but we also enjoy the cooler temperatures and the anticipation of the holiday season. Because we live at a higher altitude, the trees change earlier here in Colorado than in most other places, so we often get to see the changing colors more than once during the season.
Autumn in KoblenzVibrant Colors in the Colorado MountainsView down the River in Heidelberg
There are many festivals at this time of year, such as Oktoberfest, sausage festivals, and different markets, which makes it even more interesting. The list of places that we have visited in September, October, and November is quite long and the scenery can be quite varied. Obviously, the later that you travel into November, you have to take into account the potential for weather issues, but that can be a risk whenever you travel.
Changing Colors in GermanyEiffel Tower and Autumn LeavesAspen Leaves and Blue Skies
There is something special about traveling during this time of year when the trees around the sights are vibrant with color. In our opinion, it only adds to the experience and we have many fond memories of seeing the countryside, mountains, and rivers. Is there a time of year when you prefer to travel?
Falling Leaves in Alexandria, VirginiaContrasting ColorsNear Cripple Creek, Colorado
