The Leaves are Changing in Southern Indiana

I haven't had time to edit many pics lately, but this one was on my phone and accessible. This last Tuesday we took a drive down through Harding Ridge to see how much the trees had changed since leaving a week ago. All the camp hosts had to leave a week early due to the government shutdown. The weather was a bit dreary and drizzly, but it was nice to get out and take a drive with the pups. 

Here is one of the pics taken on the overlook to Lake Monroe. We enjoyed our little drive through Hardin Ridge and reflected on the many wonderful memories with family and friends in our five months of living in this beautiful place. I love seeing fall in southern Indiana!

August 26th, I call critter Monday!

This last Monday, I was finally able to get some photos of one of our sets of twins here at Hardin Ridge. While I did laundry at the park office, I came back and found this little family grazing along a path beside the road. Fortunately, I had my camera this time! I've been trying to get pics of this set of twins for some time now. I even spotted several male turkeys later this day.

These trees have started to change in the last few weeks. Fall is on the way!
 

I love how the afternoon sun shines through the forest...so pretty!

Even spotted a (I think) northern fence lizard...he's just a baby.

 

Fav Instagram Fall 2012 Photos

With all the copyright issues on Instagram, I decided to delete all of my photos in my account a few months back. For whatever reason, I didn't post any of  them here on my blog so now I'm posting some of them now as sometimes I like to go back and look through them. Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year to photograph and the fall here in southern Indiana did not disappoint as it was one of the most beautiful we'd experienced in all  the years of living in Indiana.

Many of these were taken, because of convenience, on my iPhone 5. Using what you have on hand is better than not taken at all in my book.

You may follow me now on EyeEm under @lahomespun.

McCormick's Creek State Park, Spencer, Indiana

McCormick's Creek State Park in Spencer, Indiana, was our mini adventure this week. We got sprinkled out and didn't get to see and do anywhere near as much as I'd hope, but the weather looks good for next week to try again. We never can get enough of this gorgeous park...especially during fall! I believe the park is almost at peak and full of glorious color right now so if you live in Indiana it would be worth the trip.

Here are a few pics from out day.
Enjoy,
LA

Another fall day in Missouri

Growing on the Fence

Found this beautiful red vine growing out back.

Tuesday Oct. 10th ~Rock Bridge State Park, Columbia, Missouri

Yesterday the boys, myself and the weenies went to Rock Bridge State Park south of Columbia, Missouri. A friend skipped a class at MU and met up with us at the park. These are some of my fav pics taken yesterday. 

The leaves are dropping and have changed the landscape since last week's trip to the Pinnacles. I want to catch as much as I can before it is gone for the year.

Enjoy!

Plastic Wrapped Leaves

Ran this pic of leaves through the plastic wrap filter in PSCS5...just to do something different.  Canon 50D at 1/60, f/4.0, ISO 200
50mm (EF50mm f/1.8II)

Fall at the Pinnacles Youth Park, Columbia, Missouri

Today the boys, weenies and myself went to the Pinnacles Youth Park located just north of Columbia, Missouri, off highway 63. The color is just gorgeous right now so get your camera and head on out! We took our portable grill and cooked lunch then we walked some of the trails and took in the gorgeous fall scenery. If you have never been, you must give it a try...you won't be disappointed. Oh, it's free too. =)

Love this pic of my son, Barak, and our teenie weenie, Rocky. So much gorgeous color!! The sun was shining in this little clearing of yellow leaves on a dry creek bed. The lighting was just beautiful...love the result! I will add more photos from today as I get them processed.

Plunkett Park, Mexico, Missouri

My husband and son did some disk golfing a few days ago and I was able to catch some color of the season while I walked the course with them.

Signs of Fall in Missouri

The oaks in our backyard are starting to show some color so of course I had to grab my camera! lol! I so look forward to taking pics at this time of year.

Fall...already?

Where did the summer go?? I'm not ready for this just yet, but the cooler temps are very nice. Caught these leaves on the patio this evening.