I grew up in south east Queensland, a subtropical place, without much change from season to season. In Bagni di Lucca the seasons are clearly defined. I particularly love autumn in Italy, and autumn 2011 was the most beautiful I have seen. I became a bit obsessed with autumn leaves. I have already done a couple of posts on the beautiful trees around Bagni di Lucca. Here are some remnants of autumn in Italy.
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I love the patterns they make on the ground.
Click here and here to see more of lovely autumn.
The very lovely Nia of Nia Sunset has turned these leaves into works of art. Take a look here.
There are, of course, compensations for missing out on autumn colour here in Queensland. I found these on the footpath today when I walked into the city.
Debra,
Another great post of photos demonstrating the patterns found in nature. beautiful.
toni
By: orvietoorbust on January 24, 2012
at 8:44 pm
Thank you, I love these leaves. I’m sure people thought I was a bit strange wandering around the streets photographing leaves.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:45 pm
Debra…absolutely glorious. These photos are inspirational for me. I would love to do a series of etchings of these glorious, golden leaves. All my favourite colours – so when it stops raining….(etching and rain are not a good combination)…..I’ll do you a little print!!!
By: Paris Rendez-vous on January 24, 2012
at 8:49 pm
I can’t wait to see it!!!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:45 pm
They were beautiful – I have never taken so many photos of trees- gorgeous photos
By: Liz Litzow on January 24, 2012
at 9:01 pm
It was a spectacular season.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:46 pm
My favourite photo is the one of the Ghinkgo leaves, a wonderful Art Nouveau shape in my opinion. I should plant a tree in the garden next Autumn. Thanks for the inspiration Deb.
By: Moira on January 24, 2012
at 9:17 pm
These trees are amazing! There is one in Villa Borghese in Rome, where I took these photos, that was incredible. There are a couple in Lucca. You MUST plant one.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:47 pm
Dear Debra, these are all so artistic… You really created such a beautiful images with these fall leaves…. Some of them are so impressive. I wish to make them like a painting too… Great set. Thank you, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on January 24, 2012
at 9:22 pm
Thank you Nia. Please show us your painting when you do it.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:48 pm
Autumn is my favourite season and your photos are just great… as always.
By: Mulino Dominillo on January 24, 2012
at 9:23 pm
Bagni di Lucca was glorious in autumn 2011.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:48 pm
Goodness, who would have ever guessed that autumn leaves could be so lovely–even off the trees. Great photos, Deb.
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on January 24, 2012
at 9:26 pm
It is such a pity when they all blow away.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:49 pm
It was only when I looked at all these lovely photos that I realized the variety of colours in fallen leaves.
By: Just Add Attitude on January 24, 2012
at 9:30 pm
I love the colour and shape of the leaves.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:49 pm
What a gorgeous collection, autumn leaves are so seductive. c
By: ceciliag on January 24, 2012
at 10:01 pm
I love to walk through banks of them and listening to the rustle.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 24, 2012
at 10:50 pm
Its amazing the power nature always have to surprise us and make us appreciate the most simple things in life isn’t it? I have also posted pics of fallen leaves at my blog. My favourite are those in shape of hearts =O)
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at 10:46 pm
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Thank you once again dear Debra, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on January 24, 2012
at 11:11 pm
Gorgeous, now we’re talking patterns and texture!
By: linneabylinneanilsson on January 24, 2012
at 11:45 pm
I couldn’t get enough of those leaves.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2012
at 12:13 am
Another beautiful inspiring post.
By: Roz on January 24, 2012
at 11:58 pm
Thank you! Don’t you love autumn???
By: Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2012
at 12:14 am
I’m a lover of fallen leaves, so, am delighted to admire the different angles you photographed the autumn leaves, Debra. I agree with your readers that you have an artistic eye for the ordinary things in life and make them beautiful. So, thank you for making my day with a favourite theme.
By: Sandra H on January 25, 2012
at 1:25 am
Autumn is such a beautiful season. I also love the starkness of winter and I look forward to being back there soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2012
at 6:43 am
Just love them!
By: maru on January 25, 2012
at 3:17 am
Me too!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2012
at 6:43 am
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By: Fallen leaves « Bagni di Lucca and Beyond | Around Tuscany - Accomodation in Tuscany on January 25, 2012
at 3:43 am
I’m going to sound a bit strange here but I often dream about a place that has a lot of autumn leaves around it. I actually wonder if I will ever visit it!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on January 25, 2012
at 5:47 am
I am sure you will, and you won’t be disappointed.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2012
at 6:44 am
I totally understand your Autumn thing! It was exceptionally lovely this year wasn’t it. I guess normally the rain comes and spoils it too soon. Very little rain here still, and no snow. I think you will be shocked by how little river we have, which is the downside.
By: From a Tuscan Villa on January 25, 2012
at 7:02 am
My first few winters in BdL were very wet, but for the last couple of years the weather has been lovely. I hope there is some rain soon, I love to see the river full.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2012
at 8:22 am
Beautiful photos of the leaves. 🙂
By: KatiesCameraBlog on January 25, 2012
at 2:32 pm
Thank you!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 25, 2012
at 10:16 pm
Those maple leaf pics look almost Canadian, except that here they turn bright red and orange. I have always loved autumn.
By: Shelagh on January 25, 2012
at 4:55 pm
Wonderful photos! This makes me want to go on a very long fall walk.
By: Alison Z on January 25, 2012
at 5:04 pm
I visited Italy during the Fall once, and it was magical. In Fall, the colors always seem more brilliant and I remember the leaves were so colorful. Your pictures capture them very well. Thanks, also, for sharing your friend;s blog – her artwork is wonderful as well.
By: tesorotreasures on January 27, 2012
at 12:58 am
For me it is a difficult choice - do I prefer spring or autumn?I can't decide, I like both.By: Debra Kolkka on January 27, 2012
at 1:05 am
Beautiful photos, I love Fall too!!
By: Anonymous on January 28, 2012
at 9:20 pm
I am fascinated by the changing colours of autumn.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 28, 2012
at 10:43 pm
I followed Nia’s link here and then realized that I was in familiar territory. A great set of photos. I didn’t want to “leaf” your site. 🙂
By: J. A. Robinson on February 1, 2012
at 12:16 pm
Thank you! I had fun collecting my leaf photos.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 1, 2012
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