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The #Flower Hour: Maple Leaves

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Welcome back to the second Flower Hour! I’m deeply touched by the tremendous welcome and interest in this new photo challenge. I was impressed by your enthusiasm and the generous number of links you shared.

Autumn is in the air here in the Northern Hemisphere! Fall florals and LEAVES abound.

red maple leaves
Maple Leaves

For those living in the Southern Hemisphere, thank you for sharing your gorgeous spring flowers! Keep ’em coming.

My sunflowers are still standing tall, but they are heavy with seeds, ready to be harvested.

Spent Sunflower
Spent sunflower

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” – Albert Camus

The maple trees are blushing profusely!

maple leaves
Maple leaves

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84 responses to “The #Flower Hour: Maple Leaves”

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  3. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Love love love your leaves! I also love your flower hour! I will be adding a flower somehow someway to my Tuesday posts!
    Hope all is well! Take good care!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Nancy! We still see green leaves on some trees, but the maples are putting on a great show! Hope you can add a flower or two when you can! Floral decor?

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      1. Nancy Avatar
        Nancy

        I like it! 🥰

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  5. Floral Friday – October 17th – Blog of Hammad Rais Avatar
    Floral Friday – October 17th – Blog of Hammad Rais

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  6. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    No maple leaves for me at this time of the year, so I’m hanging around at your side for a while 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Sounds good, Hammad, great to see your link. Just left a comment on your post.

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  7. #Flower Hour: Autumn Leaves – This is Another Story Avatar
    #Flower Hour: Autumn Leaves – This is Another Story

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    […] Many thanks to Terri for this week’s Flower Hour challenge The Flower Hour: Maple Leaves […]

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  9. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    Bottlebrush

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  10. Avatar
    Anonymous

    Bottlebrush

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  11. Bottlebrush – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

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  12. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Autumn colors are most of my favorites, Terri. Your photos make me smile. They’re so beautiful.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Diana! I agree that autumn colors are also my favorites!

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  13. Mitzy Bricker Avatar
    Mitzy Bricker

    Wonderful, Terri, makes me smile!🍂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Then my job is done 😁, thank you, Mitzy!

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  14. Klausbernd Avatar
    Klausbernd

    Hi Terri
    We especially like your first picture with the different colours and the arrangement of the leaves.
    We love autumn. This year, the summer took too long to end for our taste.
    Thanks for sharing
    The Fab Four of Cley
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, KB! Seems like we all experienced a long summer. Autumn is in peak right now, hope you enjoy every second!

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  16. For Terri’s The #Flower Hour – Suzette B's Blog Avatar
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  17. Wildflowers at Cape Le Grand National Park – Underdown Avatar
    Wildflowers at Cape Le Grand National Park – Underdown

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  18. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Fall in Washington is a colorful time of year.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It is, I’m glad you have good memories of Fall, Graham!

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  19. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    I love those three maple leaves flying. 🥰 Amazing shots, Terri. Happy fall!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hazel! 🍁🍂

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  20. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    Those are beautiful Fall colors Terri, no matter whether leaves or flowers – all are unique and gorgeous reminders of how wonderful Nature is.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Linda. I like to add fall leaves or spring tree blooms into the floral category.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Good idea Terri – we’ve not had a hard frost in my region yet, so the flowers are still perky and a lot of the leaves are still green.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I compared last year’s photos to this year’s. Our warm, long summer delayed fall by a few extra days. I got some cool, misty pics on the lake this morning. Will share some this weekend.

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      3. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Weather, like ducks (and humans), be weird sometimes!

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  21. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    Lovely, Terri! Enjoy your fall and the colorful leaves.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Janis, I’m going to take in as much as I can!

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  22. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Colourful leaves and a very sad looking sunflower
    I did a double dip this morning

    Share Your Desktop – October 2025

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      We’re in full peak color now, Brian, at least in Eastern Washington. Still some green leaves to turn yet. The second or third generation of sunflowers is ready for harvest!

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        It must look so pretty and have promise for the rest of the month

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        The sun is out today and the colors pop! I’m hoping our local trail has more color this week

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  24. ghostmmnc Avatar
    ghostmmnc

    Beautiful fall colors, and I do love the pretty autumn leaves! Here is my entry: https://wp.me/p3RE1e-mQn

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you! My favorite leaves 🙂

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  25. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Outstanding photos, Terri. That sunflower is grand and yet delicate.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Suzette! That sunflower and the rest still standing are bowing their heavy-laden seeded heads. I’m waiting a few more days to harvest the seeds and save most for the birds this winter and plant more.

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        You are so kind,Terri. They will be welcome treats for the birds this winter, no doubt. Happy harvesting.

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  26. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    Love those vibrant leaves!

    Here is my first (and for this season likely last) addition.

    Flowers in Victoria

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Bernie! I love autumn!

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  27. Wandering Dawgs Avatar
    Wandering Dawgs

    Terri, these are gorgeous! I love seeing all the fall colors since we don’t get them here.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Beth! Im not sure I could be happy living where fall was kind of absent.

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  28. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Aren’t maples just the most glorious thing? xx

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Oh yes! Three young ones in our yard! They’re almost in full red regalia here. 🍁

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        Fabulous! xx

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  29. dawnkinster Avatar
    dawnkinster

    Those are SO pretty, I especially like the first image.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Dawn! The background was messy so I edited the image.

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  30. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    Lovely leaves, Terri.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks so much, Cathy! Have a great week!

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      1. Cathy Avatar
        Cathy

        You too, Terri!

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  31. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Here’s mine, Terry: https://roberta-writes.com/2025/10/14/roberta-writes-esther-chiltons-writing-challenge-and/

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  32. Roberta Writes – Esther Chilton’s Writing Challenge and

    […] Terri’s new Flower Hour challenge is up for this week. You can join in here: https://secondwindleisure.com/2025/10/14/the-flower-hour-maple-leaves/ […]

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  33. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Great post and excellent choice to highlight some fall leaves, too.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Egidio! Seems to make sense with the leaves acting like flowers 😁

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  34. mitchteemley Avatar
    mitchteemley

    We’re flying to Maine this week, and looking forward to seeing lots of maple trees, as well as other varieties, showing their stuff!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      How fun, I hope you see lots of color, Mitchell, enjoy and safe travels! 🍁

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      1. mitchteemley Avatar
        mitchteemley

        Thanks, Terri!

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  35. mariawijk Avatar
    mariawijk

    I love the autumn colours. Today we had the first frost. I enjoy the crisp air and lovely colours!
    https://mariawijk.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/rose-hip-4/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It’s an amazing time of year! Weve had our first frost too. Thanks for playing along again. Maria!

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  37. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Beautiful. Have a lovely week ahead

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Sadje! I wish you a beautiful week too!

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Many thanks 😍

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  38. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
    Colleen Chesebro

    We finally have some fall color in the neighborhood. It’s half & half! Have a fab week, Terri. I enjoyed your photos! 🍁

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Colleen 🍂 I’m glad to hear you have some color your way!

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  39. John Avatar
    John

    The Sunflower is weeping. 😭

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It is, I know, but its seeds are good and plenty 😁❤️🌻

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        Spawning the next generation!

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Yes indeed, John. I’m going to trade some teddy bear seeds with my neighbor’s dark red seeds.

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      3. John Avatar
        John

        Oh, that sounds fun, Terri! 😊

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  40. Hudie Avatar
    Hudie

    Beautiful!! Alaska does not naturally have maple trees, though a few folks have brought them from elsewhere and planted them. Few and far between, though. I love the brilliant fall colors they bring!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cathy! Every species of maple are beautiful any time of year. We had a gorgeous Japanese maple in Sacramento. Blood red!

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  41. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    Beautiful

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  42. Ritva Sillanmäki Photography Avatar
    Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

    our Maple tree in our yard turns only to yellow, must be another specie

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Makes sense, Rivta! Our neighbors have two big Norway Maples which are very golden, then mixed with brown. Quite striking. I think ours here are sugar maples.

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  43. Mood board with Soft Floral Hues – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography Avatar
    Mood board with Soft Floral Hues – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

    […] Posted for #theflowerhour […]

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  44. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    I see so many flower-themed blogs. I’m not surprised by the interest.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Flowers and plants are fun to photograph. I would guess the top most photographed subjects are flowers, birds and landscapes. And thus shared in the blogging world.

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