the laKes - elterwater ii

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It shouldn't surprise that the most colourful autumnal displays ...

... were in gardens ...

... but individual trees in the countryside could also be very dramatic ...

... and subtle shades relaxing in early morning stillness.

Great Langdale and Chapel Stile from the Grasmere path shows an increasing incidence of auburn autumnal shades ...

... as does this view of Elterwater village from higher up the path.

Over the ridge: Grasmere lake and beyond, Fairfield.

Down at shore level: looking in the same direction.

From the same place, looking east towards the weir.

Looking across to Helm Crag ...

... and to Dunmail Raise.

The grey plastered exterior of Grasmere Parish Church a suitable foil for the riot of colour courtesy of the garden centre opposite.

A more 'natural' (?) landscape at the Oaks, at least one not planted up for artistic effect ...

... and of their neighbours at The How, from across Loughrigg Tarn.

"What is this life if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare?"

W H Davies (1871-1940)

Half the joy that beauty brings is lost if it cannot be shared.

 

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