Turning Leaves: The Rich Colors of Fall Foliage

The Spectacular Colors of Fall

The colorful foliage of autumn

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English Autumn

The colorful foliage of autumn

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Amber leaves are scattered over the emerald moss of Stock Ghyll, a tributary of the River Rothay in the English Lake District.

Golden Yellow

The colorful foliage of autumn

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In the above photo, the fallen bright yellow leaves that herald autumn mix with the vivid green grass left over from summer.

Autumn Alley

The colorful foliage of autumn

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This scenic route showcases the pumpkin-orange hues of fall foliage.

A Superior View

The colorful foliage of autumn

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This picturesque shot captured the colorful landscape surrounding the north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota.

Fall in Portugal

The colorful foliage of autumn

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Plum-colored leaves litter the ground at Peneda-Geres National Park, which is located in the northwest of Portugal and is the only national park in the country.

A Rainbow of Autumn Colors

The colorful foliage of autumn

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The foliage of Hocking Hills is so breathtaking the fall time that it's known as Southeastern Ohio's Scenic Wonderland.

Rustic Rivulet

The colorful foliage of autumn

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In the above photo, the sun shines through the caramel-colored leaves of trees surrounding a flowing country creek.

Foliage and Fog

The colorful foliage of autumn

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This serene shot shows fog drifting over a remote pond's surface, with the vivid colors of the surrounding hills reflecting in its waters.

Scarlet-Tipped Sumac

The colorful foliage of autumn

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The leaves of staghorn sumac trees gradually turn a brilliant red as cool autumn temperatures creep in.

Crimson Tree

The colorful foliage of autumn

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The above tree is the first to start changing its colors to an apple-red in this English garden.

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Remy Melina was a staff writer for Live Science from 2010 to 2012. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Hofstra University where she graduated with honors.