Fall seemed to have arrived early here in the north woods (Blue Hills area in Rusk County, Wisconsin). But then looking back it is actually right on time. The last 2-3 years the fall colors didn't peak until the first week of October so we were a little bit off.
Summer ended so abruptly that I wasn't ready for fall yet. But here it is and I am looking forward to my favorite time of the year.
On September 15. 2020 I experienced an unusual sunset - the setting sun was actually pink but I wasn't able to capture it quite the way I saw it. Due to the massive wildfires out West the smoke arrived in Wisconsin and created a hazy atmosphere turning the sky and setting sun into an eerie mood.
As always, thanks for viewing and enjoy!
Susanne
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Eerie sunset mood in the Blue Hills |
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Eerie sunset mood in the Blue Hills
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Early fall colors at Perch Lake, in the Blue Hills |
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Early fall colors at Perch Lake, in the Blue Hills |
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Early fall colors at Perch Lake, in the Blue Hills |
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Pink sun setting at a bog at Audie Lake, in the Blue Hills |
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Pink sun setting at bog at Audie Lake, in the Blue Hills |
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Pink sun setting at Audie Lake, in the Blue Hills
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Pink sun setting at Audie Lake, in the Blue Hills |
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Most of the hummingbirds left late August/early September. A few stragglers showed up until Sept. 14
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A drive through the Blue Hills
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Beautiful sunset with clear skies again on Sept. 16
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