Autumn Colour

 

I wondered why this autumn's colours seemed more dramatic this year. I then found this explanation at the RHS: "Autumn foliage is reaching its peak. This year, the trees have developed beautiful colourful leaves thanks to a cooler, wetter summer and chilly but not freezing start to autumn. As days shorten and temperatures drop, trees prepare for winter by withdrawing nutrients from their leaves, rewarding us with a spectacular display of autumn colour and joy!"

The silver birch at the back of the garden usually loose their leaves when they are a mixture of green and gold. This year they are all gold. 

I took the next photos on my walk along the new canal footpath.

The reflections in the water are wonderful.