Autumn leaves, Columbus Ohio. December 17, 2016.

Nine years ago today I was out walking our dog when I found this pile of leaves with some ice pellets. Unless I am surprised in the days to come by some unexpected fall color, this is the end of my “fall color series” for this year.

I have a folder with my favorite fall color trees and leaves arranged by date (without regard to the year). Back in September I got the idea of posting my favorite fall color photos arranged by date. I began this series September 23 with a photo of aspen trees and the Maroon Bells in Colorado. December 17 is currently the photo with fall color. Some time in the future I may have to plan a trip to look for fall color somewhere farther south.