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It's the first day of fall. Some photos of past autumns in anticipation of the season!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Brilliant autumn leaf color in the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkIt's the official first day of Autumn 2009, and that always get me excited. Fall is my favorite time of year for several reasons.

I love the cooler crisp weather, and the brilliant sunshine dancing on the yellows, reds, oranges and purples of the foliage.

I love the smell of the fallen leaves and the crunching sound when you walk on them. I love the smell of fried apple pies and the sweet and refreshing taste of ice-cold cider.

I love snuggling by a warm fire on a chilly evening and listening to the embers crackling and hissing as they dissipated into ash.

In honor of the arrival of the season, here are some photos from past autumns. I hope that you enjoy them!

Fall leaf color and hoarfrost is the Great Smoky Mountains

The Little River in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Beautiful Maggie Valley in Autumn

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you for the photos Richard. I live in the high desert so very few trees turn like the ones in your collection!

Sep 22, 2009 11:36 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Carla...

Me too I am getting very excited! Thanks for the comment.

Cindy...

We have had a lot of sunless days and our leaves are showing some hints of change! THX

Karen...

Yikes, that's hot! I hope that you get cooler weather soon! Thanks

Sep 22, 2009 11:51 AM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Richard - Great autumn photos from prior years.  I'm looking forward to this year's fall colours and lots of photography.

Sep 22, 2009 11:53 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

I'm a summer girl at heart.  However, your pics are awesome. The colors are spectacular. Thanks for sharing them!  'Almost' makes me like autumn.

Sep 22, 2009 12:01 PM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

Always love the running water! And I'm a "fall' guy through and through

Sep 22, 2009 12:10 PM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Brutha Richard ! I love the colors of Fall, and I havent even taken a breath to realize that they are almost upon us !

Thanks for sharing the pics, and reminding me that my favorite time of the year is almost here :o)

Cheers !

Sheldon

Sep 22, 2009 12:16 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Marney...

It is something to look forward to ... I can't wait either! Thanks for the comment!

Wanda...

But the desert has a beauty all of its own! Thanks for jumping in!

Marc...

It's all about being in the right place at the right time! Thanks for commenting.

Sep 22, 2009 12:18 PM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Fall has always been my favorite season.  Being a native New Englander I grew up with some of the most impressive fall color explosions known to man.  But it doesn't matter where I am ... fall holds lots of memories for me.

Sep 22, 2009 12:36 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Barbara...

Summers are hot and muggy here ... so fall is a welcome relief. Thanks for the comment.

Steve...

That profile pic just kills me! lol

Sheldon...

It's that time of year again, Halloween and Thanksgiving are just AROUND THE CORNER! thx

Sep 22, 2009 01:09 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

My friend I have reservation made and will be in them thar mountain really soon.  I hope to be sharing some pics in early October.

Sep 22, 2009 01:20 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Richard, The photos are beautiful.  Our leaves haven't yet started to change but it won't be long now.  Happy Autumn!

Sep 22, 2009 01:34 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

We aren't seeing the great color at all this year.  Just to dry.  Leaves are turning color and then brown within days!

Sep 22, 2009 02:59 PM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

It is one of the nicest parts of the year in Michigan. Most of the golf courses are empty on Saturday with all  the college football going on.

Sep 22, 2009 03:48 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Richard, Just gorgeous photos of Fall!  I like sitting by the fire too - one of my most favorite parts of fall and winter! 

Sep 22, 2009 03:49 PM
Lisa Wetzel
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Carson City, NV
CDPE, SFR carsonvalleyland.com

Fall is a favorite of mine too!  I love your photos, the colors are great!

Sep 22, 2009 04:33 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Richard, I enjoy the colors of fall too! I have gotten my camera tuned up and am ready to take some serious photos...

Helping you live your American dream...

Sep 22, 2009 09:29 PM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

Gorgeous colors Richard... Since we've got snow falling as I type, it looks like we've passed fall and are falling into winter. :)

Sep 22, 2009 09:41 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Richard, I love fall, always have. Like Michael said, I am gearing up for photo time! Those are wonderful shots, thank you!

Sep 22, 2009 10:49 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Richard,

Your pictures bring back such fond memories of my childhood in upstate N.Y. We use to vacation in Scroon Lake and the fall was one of the best times to go! The color of the leaves were magnificent and you are right about the smell. We would rake big piles of leaves up and jump in them..nothing like it! Your pictures are wonderful as usual!

Sep 23, 2009 01:19 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Thank goodness it's finally here. Of course in our area of the country it will still be a little while before we get cool weather, but I'm glad Fall has arrived.

Sep 23, 2009 08:17 AM