9/30/08 – Fall is in full swing here at Sawbill. Every day we notice a new tree that has shrugged off its summer greens in favor of pale yellow, rusty orange, or brilliant red. On my walk with the dogs a few days ago, I noticed that not only the deciduous trees are losing their leaves – the “evergreen” conifers are also contributing to the fall color.

This beautiful carpet of needles settles in around the rocks under a white pine down at the landing.

Cedars are also losing their interior needles, causing a soft rusty orange glow in the sunlight around the edge of the lake.

Homer was dressed in his seasonally-appropriate autumn hues for the occasion.

The moose maples are still stopping us in our tracks with their brilliance. – Molly.