Stark

Once the beautifully colored leaves drop to the ground all that is left is the empty branch against the blue sky.

[Rick Schies]

A sign that they will once again bring forth fresh growth following a cleansing

[katy]

@digitalrn Difficult to keep in mind as they all drop off.

[Marilyn Wigen]

Stunning in its simplicity... :)

[katy]

@marilyn Thanks. Not upset about THIS blue sky? ;~}

[Marilyn Wigen]

@grammyn :)

[Darlene]

Very nice shot and reminds me that I have to get out and take some photos of the trees in our neighborhood before the leaves are all gone.

[Peter de Graaff]

Winter around the corner

[katy]

@darsphotos It happens before you know it! The weed I shot last week is gone today I noticed. Thanks for the nice comment, Darlene!

[katy]

@peterdegraaff Coming soon as is your summer!

[Cathy Donohoue]

So true. This is what we are left with.
You have the most gorgeous sky color.

[Linda Lorraine]

Nice minimalism! So you are over and above year 2! Wow. Inspiring to think about digging in and going again. Thanks for your encouragement these last few days!

[Kathy Burzynski]

oh those colorful leaves sure don't last very long either.
Well you managed to make an empty branch look beautiful & colorful. Really very nicely done katy

[katy]

@cdonohoue I appreciate it so much , Cathy!

[katy]

@lindag I am just starting year two, Linda. I took a few months off but as Michael Elliot said on your last shot it is difficult to give up. I kept taking photos and wanted a place to show them so I came back. I hope you will consider coming back too because you do some awesome photography.

[katy]

@myhrhelper That is so kind of you, Kathy! I really appreciate it!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

A good addition to this series Katy, love the contrast in colours....our sky was like that today!!! Doesn't it just make your heart sing??

[J. Voorberg]

lovely blue sky in a true minimalism fashion ....my dandelion is now in colour

[katy]

@ruthmouch Thanks so much Ruth. you are the driving force behind it for now! Yes I am loving this vibrant blue> It is so uplifting! I often look up and marvel at all the beauty God grants us!

[katy]

@jayberg Thank you so very much, Jay! I am trying to take a page from Mr. Simplicity. I already saw and commented on your change. It is beautiful!

[Tara]

Perfect representation of the last bit of fall. Fantastic silhouette against the beautiful blue sky.

[katy]

@tara11 that is so kind of you ! Thanks so much

[bruni]

.......and even in that is beauty... nice against the blue background

[katy]

@bruni Very nice of you, Bruni! thanks!