October in the Southern Tier

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Home Sweet Home The Bower Family castle—The maple is putting on a show, but it's a bit early for the oak. October 10, 2006

Lake Eerie (10/06) Lake Eerie on a sunny morning in autumn. October 10, 2006

Tiny Oak A little oak tree that I've been sparing from the lawnmower puts on a show of pretty red leaves. October 10, 2006

Turkey Flock While taking some fall photos around the property, I chanced on this flock of turkeys picking their way around Lake Eerie. October 10, 2006

Leaves or Not Interesting pair of trees—one has lost its leaves already while the other retains them. October 07, 2006

Sumac Nice mix of reds and yellows and greens against a blue sky. October 10, 2006

Teasels One of my favorite subjects, a pair of mature teasel heads along the side of the road. October 07, 2006

Autumn Blueberries After many delicious desserts, our blueberry bushes give us another treat in the form of wonderful red fall foliage. October 10, 2006

Fall Flower and Bee The late fall wildflowers apparently still interest the bees. October 10, 2006

Fall Flower Even wilted, these wildflowers show off wondrous forms. October 10, 2006

Dorchester Park Study of light and shadow, taken from Dorchester Park on the Whitney Point Reservoir in Broome County. October 09, 2006

Paddle Boats The leaves aren't the only colorful fall scenery. These are paddle boats stored for the off season at Dorchester Park. October 09, 2006

Upper Lisle A view down the road approaching the Upper Lisle bridge. This gate was closed in the spring because the road was flooded. October 09, 2006

Upper Lisle Bridge A nice old iron bridge over the Otselic River at the north end of the Whitney Point Reservoir. October 09, 2006

Bog 1 Autumn has been busy coloring this wetland along Landers Corners Road. October 09, 2006

Bog 2 Autumn has been busy coloring this wetland along Landers Corners Road. October 09, 2006

Twin Trees Two colorful trees in the middle of an open area. Taken from route 41 in the town of Willet. October 09, 2006

Hay Bales Late afternoon sun adds its own color to this idyllic autumn scene. Taken from route 41 just south of Smithville Flats. October 09, 2006

Haunted? An abandoned house in Smithville Flats looks eerie, even in bright sunlight. October 09, 2006

Broome Hillside Late afternoon sun enhances an already colorful scene. This was taken from Barker Hill Road west of Itaska. October 09, 2006

Twin Pond Dock Public boat launch area at the west end of Long Pond in the town of Smithville. October 09, 2006

Long Pond Long Pond in the town of Smithville. Taken from one of several access roads along the north side. October 09, 2006

Footbridge Footbridge over the spillway at the east end of Long Pond. October 09, 2006

Long Pond Spillway Spillway at the east end of Long Pond in the town of Smithville. October 09, 2006

Afternoon Kayaker Kayaker takes a U-turn at the spillway on Long Pond. October 09, 2006

Out of the Dark Forest Sunlight ahead after a stretch of dark woodland. Taken near Long Pond in the town of Smithville. Prints, posters, and other products featuring this favorite picture is available at my Dark Forest store. October 09, 2006