Ilkeston - Autumn In The Park
w/e 19 November 2023
All of this week's
pictures were taken with a Nikon D3300.
A little while ago I said that
autumn was late this year but no sooner did it arrive than it
quickly started to pass and winter will be here sooner than we
would like.
In Victoria Park the rate of change is only too apparent with
almost as many leaves on the ground as on the trees.
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The paths in the park have been cleared and the already leaf
mould is forming where the leaves have been blown into mounds
at the edge of the tarmac.
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Some trees have already lost all of their leaves.
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Others are holding on to their foliage a little longer and these
near the children's play area form an attractive view.
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The contrast in this area is also apparent with the mature trees
still showing their colours whilst the young sapling is almost
leafless.
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Evidence at the exit to Manners Road can be seen where fallen
leaves (rain soaked) have been pushed along the path almost to
the bollards.
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More contrasting colours can also be seen in the hedgerows in
the park.
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The same can be said of both of the circular beds at opposite
ends of the central flower beds.
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Evergreens in the long border facing the central beds will soon
be the only colour remaining for the winter but at the moment
have a backdrop of autumn colour.
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And looking up through the branches of a tree as we exited the
park showed much more of that autumn colour. Yes autumn is still
with us but at the rate of change, it won't be here for much
longer.
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