Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Tantalizing Tuesday: Tree Days


Photo I took of a maple tree in 2012

Guess what day today is? It's the first day of autumn equinox when day and night are approximately equal in length in terms of time.

During an equinox, the Earth's North and South poles are not tilted toward or away from the Sun, and the duration of daylight is theoretically the same at all points on Earth's surface (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinox).

This is what it looks like from the sun's and earth's perspective (from Wikipedia):

'Autumn' also called 'Fall' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autum) is a season best experienced in parts of North America, that is, Canada and the United States.* Autumn is well-renowned in parts of Ontario (a province in Canada) in particular, though it is also revered in various areas of British Columbia (BC) and Alberta (two other provinces), especially in the Rocky mountains. In addition, the Laurentian mountain range in Quebec and some of the eastern-most provinces like New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island (PEI), harbour glorious autumn landscapes.

A photo of a maple leaf I took two years ago

*According to The Weather Network (http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/canada/british-columbia/vancouver), “\The English who settled the eastern American seaboard brought the word ‘Fall’ with them from the homeland. The English who stayed home eventually adopted the word ‘Autumn.’

Do you like or love the season of autumn? If so, where do you like to experience it? Where in the world has beautiful autumns?

Tomorrow, I will share with you what autumn looks like from the eyes of a 15- or 16-year old child. So stay tuned as tomorrow is another type of tree day!

9 comments:

  1. Japan always celebrates this day, and I'll tell you what, there is nothing that beats Japan in the fall! Kyoto and Kobe are gorgeous with Momiji manju (maple leaves) with bean paste Like the United States, there are "leaf-viewing" excursions. I remember going to Goshikinuma Lake (5-Colors Lake) in Fukushima. It snowed in the fall and it was such a funny experience! That was before the very sad explosion in Fukushima that destroyed all that beauty...Love the autumn, generally speaking. Lovely time of the year, Elly!
    Thanks, Amy

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    1. Yes, autumn is indeed a wonderful time of year Amy! It sounds like Japan is worth experiencing in the fall. I hope Romi C ends up blogging about it as she's doing a series on autumn. ;) Yes, such a shame that beauty of nature can be destroyed like that from Fukushima. <3

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  2. Simply loved that maple tree. So beautiful. We dont have the Fall season here in India. But liking the Fall Bucket Lists and the lovely pics that everyone is sharing in the blogosphere! :)

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    1. Thanks Shilpa. I took a photo of a tree that was completely orange though I couldn't download it: such a shame. Oh well, at least you got to admire this one. Too bad India doesn't have autumn as it's such a beautiful season. Maybe it can be on your bucket list to visit a part of Canada and/or the United States where it can be a feast for the eyes! ;) <3

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  3. The tree is so beautiful...I love the colours of autumn...For some reason I feel so happy and relaxed this time of the year...

    Random Thoughts Naba...Welcome Fall!......

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    1. Thanks Nabanita. The colours can be like a paint palette though primarily in 'warm' colours: reds, oranges, and yellows. I'm glad you enjoy this time of year. It certainly can be one to unwind a bit from the busy pace of summer, depending on your lifestyle choices. ;) <3

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  4. I love that photo you took of the maple tree. Very beautiful indeed :) you are as amazing and vibrant as nature itself, Elly...

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    1. Yes, it is a lovely photo and I do/did have others...where they are now, who knows...oh well! You are so poetic in your compliment to me...just like your writing! Thanks! ;) <3

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