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.

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31 comments:

  1. RuroushaNovember 4, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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

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  2. PallaviNovember 4, 2013 at 5:54 AM

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

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  3. CeilNovember 4, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    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. UnknownNovember 6, 2013 at 6:46 AM

      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. AlicaNovember 6, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Gorgeous! I just love the fall colors!

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    1. UnknownNovember 6, 2013 at 9:21 AM

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

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  5. Tanya BreeseNovember 6, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    beautiful colors!

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  6. IndraniNovember 6, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    What a beautiful virtual treat!
    Love the fall colors!

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  7. carol l mckennaNovember 6, 2013 at 10:46 AM

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

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  8. UnknownNovember 6, 2013 at 11:58 AM

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

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  9. AnonymousNovember 6, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    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. UnknownNovember 7, 2013 at 11:19 AM

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

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  10. LauraNovember 6, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Oh how beautiful!!!

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  11. Sarah HuizengaNovember 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    That is on my bucket list to get to.

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    1. UnknownNovember 7, 2013 at 7:35 PM

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

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  12. Sally in WANovember 6, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Awesome colors in this capture!

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  13. ArijaNovember 7, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    So lovely with the moss on the tree root.

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    1. ArijaNovember 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      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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  14. LmkazmierczakNovember 7, 2013 at 5:48 PM

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

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  15. Janice Kay SchaubNovember 7, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    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. UnknownNovember 7, 2013 at 7:37 PM

      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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  16. AnonymousNovember 7, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    How gorgeous!

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  17. lisa lewicki hermansonNovember 8, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Resplendent color !

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  18. EG CameraGirlNovember 13, 2013 at 9:46 AM

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

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  19. Minoru SaitoNovember 19, 2013 at 8:15 AM

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

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  20. LONDONLULUNovember 25, 2013 at 1:08 PM

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

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  21. LindaNovember 27, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    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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  22. betty-NZDecember 8, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Great perspective! Love all the colors.

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