Fall in Yosemite

I was fortunate to watch the fall colors start to peak out in the valley in October.  It was lovely.  Each time I drove in I would wish I had my camera.  I finally went up on one of my weekends to take photos of the fall colors, but it was a bit past the prime for the the valley.  It had also rained recently and there were more colorful leaves on the ground than on the trees.  I was still able to get a picture.  This is the Merced River looking east, on the west end of the valley.

I ended up getting some better photos right around my neighborhood.  I loved watching this tree, just up the street from my house, turn pink.  Lovely.

When I left, this tree was bright red and orange.  This is near the soccer fields and the elementary school.  I wish I'd gotten one last photo of this tree in all its brilliance.

My pink tree again.  The street sign is for my street.  Coming home, I would always see this tree before turning towards my house.

No fall colors here, but this is the view of the mountains outside my house.

I am so thankful that I was able to call this beautiful place home for the last six months.