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Overcast skies and red Autumn leaves at McLaren Falls




As I've now moved to Tauranga and still waiting to hear back as to whether I start my new job next week i've been getting itchy feet so two days ago I drove out to a local place - McLaren Falls. What a stunning place! Up north where I'm from we just don't get the Autumn colours that I see here - this tree for example was one of many in either yellow or red. When I looked up through the branches I could see the overcast sky and bits of the sun trying to peer through the leaves. I just love this place!

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Laura said…
What a gorgeous tree Amy!
22 May 2015 at 09:25
NatureFootstep said…
I think your sky needed the color of the tree.

Glad your move turned out OK. Good luck with the job .
22 May 2015 at 10:20
s.c said…
Great skywatch here. I like the tree. Is that an autumn color here or is it always like that.
22 May 2015 at 10:23
carol l mck said…
Magnificent colors and gorgeous photo!

Happy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
22 May 2015 at 12:23
Kayger said…
That's gorgeous, what type of tree is it? I agree, we definitely don't get anything like that and little variation from all the Poplars :)
22 May 2015 at 13:46
Anonymous said…
looks like this is my favorite skywatch picture! living in tropical and semi arid region, we don't have these trees. Absolutely love the color of leaves! all we are used to seeing is green and yellow color...unfortunately, I can't like the post as I don't have Google id !
22 May 2015 at 19:23
eileeninmd said…
Gorgeous Autumn colors, I love the red leaves. Have a happy weekend!
22 May 2015 at 23:43
Zauberflink said…
This is magical!
And isn't it amazing to realise how there is always each season somewhere in the world - simultaneously - connecting us all!
Spring greetings from Germany :-)
23 May 2015 at 06:18
Wayne said…
What s great shot, I love the red leaves.
23 May 2015 at 12:41
Rhonda Albom said…
Wow, those red leaves are so bright and beautiful.
23 May 2015 at 20:19
Andrea said…
...and i haven't seen trees that lovely!
3 June 2015 at 13:35
Andrea said…
...and i haven't seen trees that lovely!
3 June 2015 at 13:36
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