This Year’s Autumnal Display Has Been Quite Special

Before this year, I was never really a big fan of fall.  The days get shorter, and the temperatures get colder.  It also marked the beginning of the school year, which I didn’t like much when I was a kid.  However, this year, I’ve become very enthusiastic thanks to the great blend of color that has been on display for the past several weeks.  I guess I just never really paid attention to it before.

In the last month, I have traveled around to several locations in Central Jersey, and have been able to see the yellows, reds, and oranges from the leaves on the trees combine with the clear blue sky and the lighting from the sun to make a terrific show.  In the past, I recall noticing it in places such as Bedminster, where I worked for a spell, but didn’t get a chance to appreciate it until now.  Having an HD camera that really captures the colors helps me understand how special this time of year really is.  The colors have been amazing.

Last year, I don’t recall that there was as much color since many of the leaves on the trees were drying up thanks to the drought that we were having during the summer.  This year, there has been plenty of rain, and recently, temperatures have become cold enough to cause the leaves to change there colors.  The fall foliage has peaked here in Northwestern Middlesex County as well as the rest of Central Jersey.  Leaves are now coming off the trees, and with a storm system coming up from the south, and another one pushing eastward today, more leaves will fall.

So, if you have not been able to get a chance to take in the spectacular colors, do so now because time is running out.