Wednesday, October 28, 2009

You Capture - Autumn

Thursday, October 29

I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of leaves for this autumn challenge, but I couldn't resist.


I keep noticing this strange tree on the way to school. These look like buds, but they are actually the fruit.
Luckily my neighbor stopped by and told me she knew it as a Peanut Butter Tree, so I Googled it and she was right. It's also called a Japanese Clerodendrum or Harlequin Glory Bower. It has white blossoms in the summer and I read that when you rub the leaves together it smells like peanut butter. I guess you learn something new everyday!
Last, but not least a little Oregon rain on my window. I can see the fence and our play structure upside down in that one drop.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oooh, I LOVE the second one! Gorgeous!
THat peanut butter tree is interesting... never seen one before.

Laura said...

wow, the water one is gorgeous!

FireMom said...

I love the second shot. Very strong lines and beautiful color!

Unknown said...

Beautiful photos! LOVE the train photo. Great lines!

Kathy Campbell said...

What an interesting tree! Love the colors and that rain is beautiful!

Sweetie McGee said...

Very pretty shots. I think the strange tree bud photo is my favorite. :) I also think the water drops are way cool.

Jade @ Tasting Grace said...

Oooh, that last one is so pretty!

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

Beautiful shots!

That peanut butter tree is cool!

Mary said...

The rain shot is so moving...stunning!

Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry said...

What a wonderful job you did! I LOVE the train photo. LOVE IT.

corrin said...

I've never heard of a peanut butter tree. How cool!

Unknown said...

I love your images of fall so much. They are brilliant :) That peanut butter tree would be brilliant if it produced peanut butter and chocolate : ) I especially love the picture of your daughter and the leaves. She is beautiful : )

Saj said...

All of these captures are amazing! I love the tree with that dark, dark trunk! And the water drops are terrific!