The pace and process of photography was well suited to the timelessness of lockdown and solitude of social distancing. Between the beginning of October and mid-November, I managed a series of Fall Colors trips to the Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, and Elk Rock Garden.
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Crabapples at Hoyt Arboretum early October 
A hint of color among the evergreens at Hoyt Arboretum 
Hoyt Arboretum, mid-October 
Japanese Garden, October 19. Early member entry gave me lots of time and space with this amazing creature 
A peaceful view, back towards the Japanese Maple 
Contrasts near the koi pond at the Japanese Garden 
Bright reds among the greens, mid-October, Japanese Garden 
Waves of color breaking on the sand 
500 year old bonsai evergreen 
Hoyt Arboretum, October 23 
Pulling the green back in for the winter, at Hoyt Arboretum 
Leaves basking in the fall light 
Changing colors, top to bottom, south to north 
Japanese Garden, October 29 
Bonsai maple in the afternoon light 
Afternoon reflections at the peaceful pond 
Everything at the Japanese Garden seems to reflect intention, even the fallen leaves 
The entry gate to Elk Rock Garden, November 11. 
The red carpet stairway into Elk Rock Garden. 
Farewell to Fall Colors, 2020
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