Sunday, November 3, 2013

Fall colors at Starved Rock State Park

I drove to Starved Rock State Park in Utica, Illinois today. I was not the only person who thought that today would be the perfect day to view the beautiful fall colors.  The trails that are usually empty were filled with fellow photographers.  Even with a lack of water at several waterfalls, walking through the trails did not disappoint me.

Linking with: Our World Tuesday
                    A Southern Daydreamer
                    Rurality

31 comments:

  1. Emerald moss and golden leaves and sapphire sky. There is so much wealth in nature ...

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  2. Such a scenic capture . Love the fall colors too. Hope u are having a lovely week my dear :)

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  3. Hi Noriko! I love looking up through the trees to contrast the leaf color and the blue sky. Love that photo! Starved Rock is gorgeous, and a real work-out. So much walking up and down, I commend you for your dedication :)
    Ceil

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    1. Especially when you are hauling camera gears. I am not sure how long I can do the 140 + stairs at the La Salle Canyon. Lets go hiking together ! sounds good?

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  4. Gorgeous! I just love the fall colors!

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    1. Isn't it just magnificent ! but short lived..

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  5. What a beautiful virtual treat!
    Love the fall colors!

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  6. Creative shot, great composition and colors ~ thanks, carol, xxx

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  7. Beautiful! I love this time of year, color everywhere.

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  8. LOVE this floor of the woods perspective... Thank you for coming by to share on Rurality Blog Hop #39! (I'm your newest GFC follower and RSS subscriber)

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    1. Welcome Madge. I hope we can take a nice walk together..

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  9. That is on my bucket list to get to.

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    1. It is so worth the trip. I am hoping to get there after a big snow storm.

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  10. So lovely with the moss on the tree root.

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    1. My granddaughter adopted three peacocks from someone who had too many. This young one likes frying up the hill to my garden. They are all free to take advantage of our property, visit the other animals or enjoy the wild wood.

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  11. The yellows here in Chicagoland are really gorgeous right now. Love Starved Rock♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/887/

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  12. Beautiful picture. I love the woods this time of year. Soon wont be able to enjoy it though once deer hunting begins, not safe any longer a shame because its the best time to go.
    Janice

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    1. Welcome to my blog and thank you for joining my site. When does the deer hunting season start where you are at?

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  13. So pretty the moss on the tree trunk as well as the colourful leaves.

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  14. Hi! Nice capture. The autumn colors are very beautiful.

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  15. Oh, this is why fall is my favorite season - what gorgeous colors! So rich:)

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  16. Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for your visit and kind comment on my recent blog post. It is a real fountain! The city hall wanted to highlight the fountain outside of their building so they put up those spectacular lights. :)

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  17. Great perspective! Love all the colors.

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