Foliage, anyone?

“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” — Shira Tamir

Another year has passed, and it’s time for the leaf peepers to make their yearly pilgrimages to see the lovely fall colors. What are some new ways you might enjoy this year’s leaf-viewing expedition?

Photography fun

• Experiment with settings and filters on your smartphone.
• Take pictures of a single glorious leaf on the ground.
• Look straight up into the trees to emphasize their height.
• Take photos with and without the sky.

Fall and food

• When traveling to see the fall foliage, be sure to look for food festivals or restaurants specializing in foods native to the states you’re visiting.
• Take advantage of autumn weather and eat outside, while soaking in the lovely views.
• When buying baked goods, look for any that have incorporated leaves as inspiration such as leaf-shaped cookies.

Share the love

• Be sure to post photos on your social media.
• Create poetry to share with your friends and family.
• If you know people who live in areas that don’t experience the delightful leaves in their colors of reds and golds, take time to bundle some up and mail them!

One of the things that makes fall special is how fleeting it is. Take time to savor the moment. It won’t last long.