I think this is a dogwood, but not sure. In any case, this was taken before today’s big wind. Ah, the fleeting beauty of autumn leaves.

Red leaves on a tree in autumn

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The warm fall has created some interesting garden anomalies. Here’s a rain-soaked October forsythia blossom!

A single fall bloom of forsythia, in the rain

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When the sun comes out, even the simplest leaves are beautiful in their autumn glory.

Blueberry bush with red autumn leaves, and green fern in the background

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These are Korean dogwood leaves, in my front yard.

Curvy Korean dogwood leaves starting to turn color, up close

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At Salmon Days in Issaquah WA recently, the newly crisp weather gave us this scenic view:

Early fall comes to the Pacific Northwest

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Gotta love fall.

Brilliantly colored fall foliage in the Pacific Northwest in Issaquah, WA

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The day after a good wind is a fine thing for leaf hounds. Freshly fallen leaves are so colorful!

Red, yellow, orange and pink maple leaves on the green lawn of early fall

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My first fall foliage photo of the season.

Orange and yellow tree leaves in the late afternoon light

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Haven’t posted a flower in a bit. This stunning hibiscus was blooming at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory.

Deep orange-red hibiscus flower in full bloom

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My friend has hydrangeas already in full bloom in her shady garden.

Different colors of hydrangeas blooming in the shade

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