We went out yesterday to record local leaf performances. Mid-October here is supposed to be our fall color peak. Well, with a few exceptions, our peak has been pallid. Some of the early-turning trees have been blown nude by severe wind and rainstorms. Others are late turning, probably due to the drought that we had most of the summer.
Some trees, such as the above local sugar maples, made a good effort, but got scalped by recent winds. Nonetheless, even pallid leaves sailing in blue water can be a remarkable reminder of fall:
(Brooklin, Maine)