This show gives you the idea of how colors are going on Oct. 19.  Located on Holloway Mountain Road, off mp 298, Blue Ridge Parkway.

You might like to compare this with the colors shown from this same spot a few days ago.

As you see, most of the leaves have fallen.  In this view, you can see them below the tree.

It’s losing its leaves and the bones are beginning to show.

Rain, still much needed in our area, and fog and Fall color — always seems to create a mysterious feel.

As you see, the colors have progressed to the point that virtually all trees have color.  This is located near mp 298, Blue Ridge Parkway.

The early sunlight was perfectly place to show off this mountain health, located on the Blue Ridge Parkway about mp 302.  As I mentioned before, a mountain heath is a fragile environment because the soil is shallow and winter brings harsh winds and temperatures.  Trees don’t grow there, or are very stunted.  The plants are various shrubs, briars, and low growing plants.

 
This maple seemed to be on fire in the early morning sunlight.

Notice the Fall tree color creeping up the side of Grandfather.  

The sun was out this morning.  It’s a completely gorgeous Fall day.  Including, chilly.  Good day for chile and hot chocolate.  The reds and yellows are getting deeper.  We may not be at peak viewing yet but we’re getting close.  I hope you can get here within the next week.