Smoke on the water

Temperature’s rising. When the previous night’s sub-freezing chill meets the next morning’s warm-up, our lake sends up steam to help set the autumn scene. I loved it a lot during my morning stroll.

Taking its turn

Peeking at the peak. Let’s Go Orange, I thought as I took my Onondaga Lake Park stroll. Yes, it’s seemed that the trees in my part of the world changed colors later than usual. Great contrasts. But the blazing red and orange sure was worth the wait, especially set off against the brilliant blue sky.

Holiday feel

Great prep. Yes, workers at Onondaga Lake Park have made progress in setting up the many light displays that will soon be twinkling every night pre-Thanksgiving to post-New Year’s Day. Twinkle in my eye. It makes my autumn stroll jaunty indeed.

Looking back

Different perspective. I always want to turn around to see where I’ve been during a lake park stroll. That looks great, too.

Shore enough

So much in one frame. Can I stroll my lake park without veering off the path toward the shore? Not when some of my favorite trees and scenes are <em>right there</em>.

Taking the turn

Bingo! There, up ahead, I spotted a tree at peak fall colors. Maybe even a little past. I enjoy the discovery of autumn changes in my part of the world.

Ready to light it up

Gathering … It wouldn’t be an autumn stroll at Onondaga Lake Park without the gathering of displays for this year’s Lights on the Lake display. Easy to spread out. Soon enough, I know, they will be carefully placed in their rightful locations along the path. And then, it will be closer to Thanksgiving, the event…

I get the point

End of the line right out there. It felt good to see the end of the winding walking trail at the way west end of our lake park. I’ll return to venture more when it’s warm, I thought with a slight April shiver.

No other way

Drivers beware. If you drive in, be prepared to stay awhile, I thought as I walked to the way west end of the lake park. Or, don’t drive in.