festival of leaves – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

Festival of bare branches

It is one day away from November, the grayest month of the year. This plan has not many leaves left, only few bright colored berries.

What we have to look forward to: November really feels ( it is, not just feels like ) like the gloomiest month, especially down south, where the thick clouds block out the sun. You can expect a mix of rain, frost, and sometimes a little light snow, with temps hanging around 0°C (32°F), usually between 1–4°C (34–39°F) during the day and dropping below freezing at night. The days get shorter, going from about eight hours of daylight at the start to six or even less by the end of the month. Plus, November tends to be super wet, filled with rainy days and overcast skies, and you might find some icy, slushy spots, although you can’t count on snow sticking around just yet.

It might be best to take this advice to heart: layering up is a must—think warm, waterproof jackets, thermal base layers, hats, gloves, and waterproof boots to tackle the cold and damp.

Close-up of colorful berries on a bare branch, showcasing the vibrant contrasts of late fall. Now we can cross over October 😀

Festival of Leaves #6

October day

Captures from Finland, Nature, Photography

Dawn of ’The Day After’ is once again celebrating the autumn season in the northern hemisphere, we here in southern Finland are at this at the point where most of the leaves have fallen and today is cloudy and rainy. This today at 2PM

Autumn’s small wonders

Captures from Finland, Nature, Photography

This week I am sharing close-ups of autumn’s small beautiful details that often go unnoticed. Last night, we experienced a significant drop in temperatures, going below 0°C / 32°F, and the frost was there to greet us like a delicate blanket, sparkling in the early morning light. If I’d I walked outside, I could have heard the crunch of frost beneath my feet and the crisp air filling my lungs, a reminder that we are officially heading towards the colder days and into November. It was cold I didn’t , maybe tomorrow I’ll do it, just to take few photos.

Close-up of dew-covered leaves glistening in sunlight, highlighting the intricate web of nature.

Sharing these with Dawn’s Festival of leaves #4:

Close-up of autumn ferns showcasing vibrant orange hues against a backdrop of green foliage.

Autumn’s Beauty by the Lake

Captures from Finland, Photography

Autumn whispers softly by the lake,
Golden yellows merge with vibrant green,
Reeds, like brushstrokes, dance in the breeze,
Against the azure calm, a tranquil scene.

A serene autumn lake scene with vibrant foliage reflecting on the calm water.

Tranquil autumn day by the lake, with golden reeds and vibrant foliage reflecting on the calm water.

An autumn lakeside with vibrant yellows and greens contrasting against the blue sky.

For Dawn’s Festival of leaves

Nature’s Colorful Transformation

Captures from Finland, Nature, Photography

Dawn of ‘The Day After’ is once again celebrating the autumn season in the northern hemisphere and would love you to share what autumn is like in your part of the world.

Festival of leaves… I took these today September 26th

Leaves are scattered on the ground in shades of yellow and brown, making a soft, colorful carpet that crunches when you step on it. The tree still hangs on to a bit of green in its leaves, a little nod to the summer that just zoomed by. The wind tosses them around, sending some whispers through the air, while the sun shines warmly on the scene, giving those fallen leaves a golden glow that sways gently in the light.