Blackwater NWR – Autumn Colors

After several days of clouds and cold, yesterday was to be a gorgeous day.  The plan was to look for autumn colors, see if Mother Nature had started any gorgeous displays around me yet, or were they going to fizzle out from the funky weather patterns we’ve had recently.

I headed to Blackwater NWR.  If the colors were right, water reflections would be a added bonus.

Leaving, I was ‘wowed’ with our community’s entrance.

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Autumn color displays at Blackwater NWR are still in the beginning stages.  There are a few areas that have gotten off to a great start.

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Do you see the smiling pumpkin?  (no touch-up)

 

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The above bird house was where I decided I wanted to be for the golden hour.

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The Golden Hour

 

Our upcoming weather isn’t too promising so I am glad I tried today with autumn shooting.

Were there any birds?  Hmmmmm…..stay tuned!