What I Like About You, Fall

I really dislike any season other than summer. I think the beach, the sun, the heat, the humidity, and everything that goes along with those things is heaven. I will probably complain every day until next summer. I'm just one of those people.

However, some positives:

A later sunrise and an earlier sunset - for photos such as this one, which I took at 7 am a few years ago:



Let me tell you, it was nice to not have to wake up early to take this.

Obviously, the leaves and all of the colors. Here's one shot I've always liked:



Or this one, with more foliage:



But, I need to do a few things differently this year:

1) Get some inspiration by leaving town. To that end, I'm spending the night in the Shenandoahs later this month.

2) Take pictures of something other than just leaves - I need to add some visual interest. I love cliches, don't get me wrong, but I want to take some risks this year. Maybe I'll break out that telephoto lens again, or try some macro shots. Or lie on the ground and take pictures from that angle. I won't know until I try.

3) Go on multiple outings, not just one. I suppose this means my weekends are shot. :)

What about you? How will you embrace fall?

Until tomorrow!