I have been observing the autumnal shedding of the leaves by the crape myrtle tree in our backyard for many years. It happens a little later in the season than for most other trees in our neck of the woods. The burst of colors when it happens is phenomenal. It gets your immediate attention. I do not think I have focused on this phenomenon as an object of photographic record-keeping in the past. I thought I would shares some of these pictures this year.
This is a view of the tree from one of the bedrooms at the peak of the colors.
This is a short sequence of pictures showing the change in the appearance of the tree during this turn of the season.
Here is a picture of the tree taken at sunset. The sky was a shade of purple when I took the picture. The color of the sky changed immediately after that – here one moment, and gone the next!
Soon, it will all be gone.
Splattered Brains 
Your tree is absolutely stunning. You must live some place with seasons, but also somewhat temperate for a tree like that to grow. Where I live, fall lasts about a week a d we consider ourselves lucky to see the latches turn yellow. Enjoy those colours!
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Yeah, summers can be quite hot, and fall lasts a few weeks over here. Most of our trees are quite bare by now.
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We are full-on snow right now. The trees won’t be budding out until late May.
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Your blog is amazing 🙂
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Thank you!
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