Days of grey gloom with dashes of gold. That sums up November so far. On a grey morning we walked along the waterfront. Flat sea. Horizon indistinct. Islands mere blobs in the fog.
Still and serene. Calming. And so lovely to be out walking, our faces feeling the clear crisp air and our ears just a wee bit tingly with cold. Above is where we launch our boat in the summertime. One dock has been removed for the winter, and the other is used by hardy year-round boaters.
The beach is strewn with driftwood and long strands of bull kelp lying in tangled heaps.
A heron stands, shoulders hunched, watching and waiting.
Another weekend walk, this time in an urban setting. Golden leaves scatter freely, swept from branches eager to let go of their foliage. On one side, ducks and gulls and lapping waves, on the other, high rise apartment buildings and urban parks.
A faintly pink sky warns of impending twilight. The barren tree warns of wintry weather ahead.
Harlequin Ducks paddle in a small cove, dipping their heads in and out of the water, feeding on something unseen from shore.
Tonight the wind is howling around the corners of the house. Ferries have been cancelled. We are snug indoors by the fire. Lights have flickered ominously. November is here.
Such a beautiful, calming post, Lorrie! The sea views are magical.
ReplyDeleteThis year our November reminds yours, grey and foggy, gloomy but still with some dashes of gold. The little snow we had disappeared long time ago.
I'm happy to add this post to the list of walks and hope you find the title "November on Vancouver Island" fitting. Thank you for participating!
Thank you, Sara. I'm thankful for those bits of gold in the midst of gloomy days.
DeleteToday, it is 7 degrés C and November storms have not started yet but it is nice to have a real November temperature. The leaves are falling everywhere. Your landscapes are very nice and the heron looks like he was cold with his head in his shoulders!
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have such nice walks.
It's not too cold here yet, but the rainy season has definitely set in.
DeleteThat sums up November quite beautifully, words and photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara.
DeleteThat heron looks decidedly chilly with those hunched shoulders. Lots of grey beauty on your waterfront and don’t the leaves contrast vividly with the steely grey skies. Stay cosy from that storm. B x
ReplyDeleteI think herons look like grouchy old men sometimes. I'm so happy for the bits of coloured leaves that still remain.
DeleteI believe I walked that walk in September of last year but it was a day when an ice cream and cold beverage were the rewards afterwards! It was a much different look and feel than it was for your November walk.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely urban walk, and September can be a very warm month.
DeleteI love the crisp fall weather but not the gray days so much. We have rain coming today and tomorrow again. I am training out new little pup to go out so that is always a fun activity when it is raining....Nope- I lied about that! lol. Have a wonderful Fall day, Lorrie. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHave fun training your new little puppy.
DeleteIt may be gloomy but there is such a quiet beauty to it. And those Harlequin ducks are amazing. I've never seen anything like that before.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it's beautiful, too. Harlequin Ducks are so striking with their lines and colours.
DeleteDearest Lorrie,
ReplyDeleteSounds like true November weather for you!
The golden leaves image is a happy one.
Hugs,
Mariette
Yes, November weather is definitely here.
DeleteThat is a beautiful walk you had.
ReplyDeleteI love walking by the water.
DeleteLooks like an invigorating walk. You caught the beauty of this November day.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ellen.
DeleteBeautiful walks, your photographs tell a lovely story.
ReplyDeleteThe seaside trail is gorgeous.
Wind seems to be this November's marker. Here in Vermont yesterday, when a cold front moved through, we had strong winds all day.
Thank you, Maywyn. The wind has died down, but rain keeps falling. It's cozy indoors!
DeleteYour photos of your November walks remind me that every season has its beauty! I love the ethereal quality of those scenes!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl. Yes, every season has its beauty. And I am thankful!
DeleteBeautiful pictures! Nice grey and brown! 🍁 Thank you for visiting my blog! 😄 Greetings from Finland! ✨
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI find your writing style so beautiful, Lorrie. It's as if I'm silently walking alongside you, seeing everything through your eyes. It's such a wonderful experience. Please, keep going.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aritha.
DeleteSuch beautiful photos, but they made me remember that winter is long and gray like an old man's beard!
ReplyDeleteYes, winter can be long, but there is beauty if we look for it.
DeleteIt’s always a pleasure to see your photos and what you’ve been cooking and baking. Happy Belated Birthday wishes to you, Lorrie. It’s so wonderful to see your parents with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kitty. I'm blessed to have both of my parents still living independently.
DeleteYou certainly enjoyed a beautiful walk, and you now sound snug and warm indoors.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
All the best Jan
Great November walk ♥ I like the way you describe this season.
ReplyDeleteSo cosy and snuggly to stay indoors after a brisk walk.
Thank you, Rita. It's very nice to come into a warm home after a brisk walk.
DeleteYou also walked with your camera on a foggy gray day, like me. However, you take great shots. The pictures from the second weekend remind us of the fall that was just recently.
ReplyDeleteBirds, great to get them in pictures.
Ah, I know that sort of weather, we have been having the same. I'm glad you are tucked up and cosy indoors.
ReplyDeleteI see that Winter is on its way. Lovely to see the waterfront, beautiful in its grey guise, and in your beautiful pictures. The Autumn tree seems to glitter in gold. I love the Harlequin ducks, they are so striking. Stay snug and warm.
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