Layers of Autumn

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Layers of Autumn

September 22, 2017

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As the autumnal equinox makes its mark today on the Northern Hemisphere, (Fall is here), I’m sharing these photos of layers of leaves.

Fall is my favorite time of year, and this week the unseasonably cool weather brought a hint of Autumn to Northern California. I am so ready.

I got some good news this week about my job as a university lecturer, and peace, along with the Fall-like weather, just seemed to descend upon me after a few weeks of dealing with uncertainty.

Today, as this blog posts, I am spending the morning with 80 university students playing various games and engaging in some fun water sports and activities at the Aquatic Center, enjoying the layers of leisure.

Students engage in dual kayaking for a leisure class.

These images are from last year’s play day. And yes, I get paid for this!

Posting for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge, Layered

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samba2017

Oct 30, 2017 at 1:29 am

I love the autumn leaves with the raindrops on them. Thanks for sharing! I have a poetry blog here on WordPress and this week’s poems are all about autumn in case you have time to look? Have a good day, Sam 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 30, 2017 at 12:38 pm
  
  thank you, and I will check it out!
  
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  1. samba2017
    
    Oct 31, 2017 at 8:21 am
    
    Thanks Terri!
    
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Christy B

Oct 26, 2017 at 7:29 pm

Magnificent photos to celebrate the season!

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Oct 25, 2017 at 1:37 am

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gumersindo

Oct 10, 2017 at 9:24 pm

thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Love the vivid wind pictures!

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Canuck Carl

Sep 29, 2017 at 1:10 am

Love the autumn season. We have had very unseasonably hot weather in my part of Canada for a good 10 days. It has cooled off, and the temps are now much more seasonable.

Love the vivid lead pictures! 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 29, 2017 at 7:25 am
  
  Thanks, Carl, I’ve been ready for cool fall weather for a while myself.
  
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jazzyjenness

Sep 28, 2017 at 9:30 am

I love autumn, too. Bright vivid colors. Thank you, for sharing these photos.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 28, 2017 at 1:03 pm
  
  Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed them 🙂
  
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dray0308

Sep 28, 2017 at 8:59 am

Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often.

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Kathleen Aherne (@CoolTweed)

Sep 26, 2017 at 4:50 am

Your photos are beautiful. We are into Spring. Our seasons are not so distinct as yours are. Winter forgot to come this year, it was rather nice as I do not enjoy being cold.
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dgkaye

Sep 25, 2017 at 6:21 pm

Gorgeous photos Terri. And so weird you guys are having autumn with leaves turning and cool. We had barely no summer on the east coast, rain 5 days a week and began wearing jackets in early August. Fast-forward to last week, it’s been 90 degrees, sunshine every day and sweating to death with the building already turned off the aircon! Schizophrenic weather or what! 🙂 x

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 25, 2017 at 7:18 pm
  
  Yes, that is crazy–our weather patterns all wonky everywhere! We’re back to upper 80s/low90s this week. I posted an old Fall photo so we still have a few weeks before we get our Autum splendor! Hope you get to feel Fall soon!
  
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  1. dgkaye
    
    Sep 26, 2017 at 7:25 am
    
    Lol, seems like the seasons have gotten confused this year everywhere! 🙂
    
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Hugh’s Views and News

Sep 25, 2017 at 8:43 am

You and me both, Terri. So glad that Autumn is here. In fact, it reached Wales a few weeks ago. It won’t be long before the extra layer of clothes are put on. Hope you had a great ‘play day.’

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 25, 2017 at 9:47 am
  
  Thanks, Hugh, play day was fun and I got to get one more stand-up paddle session in on the first day of Autumn 🙂
  
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  1. Hugh’s Views and News
    
    Sep 26, 2017 at 3:21 am
    
    May you have many more before Autumn takes her bow, Terri.
    
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stomperdad

Sep 25, 2017 at 4:32 am

Layer of leisure… sounds spectacular! Love fall and the fall colors and all it brings with it. My pumpkins are getting big in the garden!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 25, 2017 at 8:27 am
  
  Thanks, Eric! I bet your boys are excited about those pumpkins!
  
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  1. stomperdad
    
    Sep 25, 2017 at 8:51 am
    
    Not yet. But they will be if they get big enough to carve! 😀
    
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justpat1

Sep 24, 2017 at 9:15 pm

The lovely yellow shot – are those ginkgo leaves? I assumed they were an eastern tree. Greats pics!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 25, 2017 at 8:22 am
  
  Thank you, good question…these trees are on the Sacramento State Campus, They leave an amazing carpet of yellow!
  
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Donna

Sep 24, 2017 at 7:02 pm

Your leaf photos are incredible, Terri. I can almost feel the water droplets on them and smell their autumn scent. Beautiful!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 24, 2017 at 7:38 pm
  
  Thanks, Donna!
  
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DailyMusings

Sep 23, 2017 at 7:17 pm

love those leaves Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 23, 2017 at 8:16 pm
  
  Thanks, Lisa!
  
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athelenerose

Sep 23, 2017 at 2:52 pm

Fall is my favorite time of year too. Still warm, yet that snap in the air and the smell of woodsmoke is somehow comforting. Can’t believe the Sierras got snow on the last day of summer.
Glad for your good new and “peace”

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purpleslobinrecovery

Sep 22, 2017 at 6:18 pm

Those leave photos are so lush!!
You get pd to play?? How wonderful!!
Glad you got good news!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 22, 2017 at 8:46 pm
  
  Thanks, Melinda!
  
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  1. purpleslobinrecovery
    
    Sep 23, 2017 at 5:32 am
    
    My pleasure, Terri.
    
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Retirementallychallenged.com

Sep 22, 2017 at 4:47 pm

Sometimes it can be hard to see fall here in SoCal but, every once in awhile, I’ll discover a tree bursting with color. I’m not complaining (I prefer warmth), but a whole forest a blaze with fall leaves is glorious. I’m glad you received some good news!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 22, 2017 at 4:50 pm
  
  Thanks, Janis! It’s still green and warm here, too…soon, Fall, soon!
  
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Liesbet

Sep 22, 2017 at 2:53 pm

Beautiful photos, Terri. I’m a bit sad that summer is over. The leaves of the Aspen trees are changing rapidly here in the mountains of Colorado. Pretty, but a tad chilly! Glad to read about your good news. Hope to receive some one of these months as well. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 22, 2017 at 2:56 pm
  
  Thanks, Liesbet! Enjoy Fall in Colorado…I’m jealous! Can’t wait to see you in two short months!
  
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Suzanne

Sep 22, 2017 at 2:24 pm

Fall isn’t something we experience in South Florida, so we will be road-trippin’ into Georgia around the middle of October in hopes of finding some color. The first photo is my favorite. Love the water droplets.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 22, 2017 at 2:27 pm
  
  Thanks, Suzanne! That was an android cell phone shot if you can believe it 🙂
  
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Judy E Martin

Sep 22, 2017 at 10:36 am

I love the colours of autumn, and it certainly looks beautiful where you are, Terri. Sounds like your autumn has got off to a flying start! 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 22, 2017 at 2:26 pm
  
  Thanks, Judy…still mostly green here but by early November, the trees will be crazy with color!
  
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MichaelStephenWills

Sep 22, 2017 at 8:55 am

Richness without a great variation in color…congrats on the leaf photos. Nice riff on layers.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 22, 2017 at 2:25 pm
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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robbiesinspiration

Sep 22, 2017 at 8:45 am

Interesting photographs of leaves, Terri. I also find them great subjects for photos. Your job sounds quite nice as jobs go. I think I should be your assistant.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 22, 2017 at 2:25 pm
  
  Thanks, Robbie! I’m lucky to be doing what I love now. Today was an amazing day with my students, then on the water!
  
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Jodie

Sep 22, 2017 at 7:31 am

Those leaf photos really float my boat, Terri!! I’ve always loved leaves for some reason, and you’ve captured them so perfectly!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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I’m a former university adjunct Professor and retired recreation & parks practitioner living in North-Eastern Washington State near the Idaho border. Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is my blog about living a leisure lifestyle, including photography, friends, fitness, and fun.