In Latvia, autumn’s transformation is a breathtaking spectacle that can shift dramatically within just a few days. One moment, the landscape is a vibrant tapestry of golden yellows, as the trees flaunt their autumnal hues, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Remember these pictures from 2 weeks ago?
But as the days pass, a different palette emerges. The brilliant yellows begin to fade, and a muted gray starts to blanket the scenery.
Now the scenery looks like this:
I bet you even can’t see the deer family, they blend in well!
Ilze
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That’s why I try to enjoy each glorious October day. But there is a stark beauty to November too. Your landscape is so lovely.
Absolutely, each month has its own beauty! October feels vibrant and alive, while November brings a calming, quiet beauty. This is my view when I walk to my greenhouse—thank you for appreciating the landscape. 🍂🏡
very different indeed
🙂 I’m starting to wait for snow… It should be here in late December… for Christmas!
We don’t get snow, it’s more like snow that melts into ice that noone can drive on. It’s not pretty.
Definitely! Black ice isn’t pretty! We have a winter wonderland when it snows
I can’t wait to see you Winter photos.
You have to be patient and wait for till……. January 🙂 or sometimes till the end of November 🙂 that would be sooner!
I know how mother nature can be
Oh, lately she is changing her mind all the time 🙂
amazing how it happens so fast and each phase is beautiful in its own way
Absolutely! It’s wonderful to see how each phase brings its own unique beauty, making the journey all the more special. 🌿✨
Our world looks now the same, trees have no leaves, the weather is getting colder, the first night frosts will come this week.
It sounds like winter is settling in! The bare trees can be quite a sight, though there’s a certain beauty in that stillness. Do you enjoy the colder months, or are you more of a warm-weather person? ❄️🌳
I enjoy spring and autumn, not very cold or hot weather. What about you.
Each season really does have its own charm! I love sunny, snowy winter days, with everything bright and crisp—definitely not the gray, rainy ones. Autumn has its beautiful colors and cool, cozy weather, and spring brings everything back to life. Summer in Latvia is getting warmer, which I don’t love, but those perfect, breezy summer nights (the ones that keep mosquitoes away!) make up for it. It’s like nature’s way of giving us the best of each season!
Soon that white stuff will show up, yuck! 😂
White stuff with low temperatures is nice!
Said you! Snow around here stays in the mountains where it belongs, Ilze. 😂
I hate wet winters without snow… better cold and sunny with the snow 🙂
Agreed! Better for snowmobiling…
You are funny! For SLEIGH rides 🙂
Do people ride snowmobiles in Latvia?
Just for fun, yes! But it’s usually outside the city. We don’t always enjoy their presence, though, since they tend to ‘drive’ through our fields, making a mess and being a bit aggressive on our private land. With 7 hectares to manage, it’s hard to fence it all in! Plus, we love having wildlife roaming around, so we wouldn’t want to block that off anyway!
That’s 17.3 acres, a nice chunk of land, Ilze! It would indeed cost a lot to fence it in. All you can do is post No Trespassing signs and hope that the riders will respect the signs. I miss snowmobiling…
Yes, 17.3 acres—I double-checked! Trust me, fencing that off just won’t work! It’s best to stay relaxed and let them enjoy the fields. Besides, a little dark humor never hurts: let’s just hope they move on soon! (Just my grumpy Latvian sarcasm at play!)
There is a liability in this somewhere, They need to be safe riders.
That is only on weekends and there usually one or two, who don’t respect private property – but then again, all fields around us is private property. Roads and Forests are where they can go… let’s skip this subject… till the snow comes 🙂
Real gems grow outside, on trees.. Enjoy them, because you can’t grab them. 🙂
Gems for sure!
Lovely colors.
Thank you! The change is drastic. The few colors are still there when the sun shines, but now it’s more cloudy or rainy. And with the rain and clouds and wind all the colors are on the ground 🙂
How lovely that you’ve been able to spend these weeks in Latvia! Beautiful autumn.
Thank you, Rebecca. I’m living in Latvia and enjoying all the moody weather 🙂 I can’t wait for the snow.
Wonderful. It may come soon. Here too. : )
Autumn is lovely and then it’s gone. Yes, I could see the deer.
🙂 And when the sun comes, those few leaves that still holding there – just pops!