Along the blackwater river in West Virginia a colorful maple tree shows the fall colors early in the morning. Autumn colors from the forest trees line the river side in the Canaan Wildlife Refuge. Since this area is 3000 feet above sea level the autumn colors have changed earlier here.

Various fall foliage leaves in an arrangement of autumn colors and shapes. The colors and shapes of autumn leaves is an endless array of diversity. This display of fallen leaves would make a beautiful autumn decoration.

Although fall foliage is near peak in the mountains of West Virginia we have had a very mild fall without harsh freezing temperatures. This has allowed beautiful wildflowers to show their early autumn colors.

Amazing what you can do by gathering leaves and flowers from around your neighborhood. This is a collage of fall foliage leaves and various bushes that grow in the autumn season, combined with flowers that are blooming in late summer. If you look there is beauty all around we just need to simply look for the beautiful things of autumn.

Who says that fall is for leaves only? I found this beautiful field of fall wild flowers growing in early October at the beginning of the fall foliage season. This was taken on a rainy day which gives perfect lighting.