The Burning Bush

It seems to me that autumn came and went in record time this year.  I suppose the unusually hot, dry summer caused the leaves to change and drop more quickly than they normally do.  

As a result, I didn't get a chance to go 'leaf peeping' and take photos.  Fortunately, I've planted some very colourful trees and shrubs in my garden which means I can enjoy the brilliant reds, oranges, and golds of the season without leaving home.

The weather was against me again when a week of storms featuring gale force winds took the few tattered leaves down overnight.  But all was not lost, the Cotinus or smoke bushes are made of stern stuff.  With a bit of luck, I'll have a few more days of glorious colour to enjoy.