On the Road is a weekday feature spotlighting reader photo submissions. From the exotic to the familiar, whether you’re traveling or in your own backyard, we would love to see the world through your eyes.
This series was created by Alain Chamot (1971-2020).
A beautiful ending to an absolutely gorgeous fall color series. Special thanks to Mike in Oly and JanieM for their several submissions, and thanks to everyone who contributed. If more Fall Color submissions come in, I will fit them into On The Road. ~WaterGirl
JanieM
Mostly reflections.
The “ford” is impassable at times, depending on the river level. So, since I was last at this spot a few years ago, a bridge has been built above that spot. It’s not like there’s a lot of traffic through there, so I don’t know why a bridge was necessary. But here’s an older article that gives some background, including the trials of living next to a popular fishing and swimming spot.
When we can travel again, I’ll check out the new bridge. I have a feeling that as with the construction going on near the Marston Cemetery (in my last set of pics), I won’t think it’s an improvement. If there’s anything for sure besides death and taxes, it’s that time marches on whether we want it to or not.
Looking more or less north, from just south of town.
This and the next couple were taken in 2015, which was a stunning year for fall color. Some years you have to look a little harder, but that year all you had to do was get out of bed.
These last pictures are a last hurrah for fall color pics for this year. They represent a semi-circle from east to south to west at the north end of the lake. This one was taken separately from the next four, which are a set.
This shot and the three that follow were taken within a couple of minutes of each other, at sunset.
Until next time.
Pharniel
That’s super pretty. Thank you for sharing.
namekarB
I have really grown fond of the On The Road posts. Scenes of serenity amidst all the chaos around us.
stinger
Oh, my, these really are a respite. The last few make me feel that I’m standing there slowly turning to look around the lake. “Until next time” — primo photo, primo caption, primo end to a series! And now to bed….
SiubhanDuinne
These pictures soothe my soul.
JanieM
Thanks you all.
@SiubhanDuinne: I’m glad. I hope you’re being extra good to yourself right now.
Omnes Omnibus
@SiubhanDuinne: Buck up, little camper.
Dan B
The photo of the Ashtabula Ford is very atmospheric!
My impression is the humidity in Maine is lower than in northern Ohio. I remember blue skies to the horizon only in the dead of, frigid, winter. The rest of the year the sky was white at the horizon. Is that your impression?
P.S. All the photos are lovely.
2liberal
thanks for the photos, very enjoyable.
OT: JanieM thanks for your responses the other day re: Medicare they were very helpful
JanieM
@Dan B: I left Ohio in 1968, but in my memories, yes, it was probably more humid than where I live now, at least in the summer. I do visit every year, but more often in the spring and fall, so I don’t have a lot of recent memories of summer weather. October is usually gorgeous….
@2liberal: You’re welcome! It took me a while to grasp just how messy the system is. I’m very grateful to the people who run the senior center where I got most of my education. ;-)
Mike in Oly
Thank you. These are so relaxing and lovely.
eclare
Gorgeous photos!
Torrey
End of a long, busy day. Very glad I checked in to see if there were any new pictures up. Beautiful and very restful. Thank you.
Elizabelle
Superb.
WaterGirl
I want to sit and look at this post, and all the fall color posts, all day long. So beautiful, and all the color makes them so happy.