~Autumn in Los Angeles~

Is almost as pretty as in New England....and the weather is wonderful too!

These gigantic leaves were everywhere at the Getty Center and in the gardens..

These gorgeous, spiky Japanese maple trees had leaves turning in layers of light gold, apple green and scarlet...

Even more brilliant than the maples back home!

And in the rain gutters the giant leaves floated away...:)

Autumn Under Water.

More photos in the spirit of Autumnal Acceptance! (it helps to accept the end of summer when I have my camera around.) Leaves floating and buried under shallow water...

And I'm loving subtle Autumn reflections that still have lots of green in them...

And finally, I love the super-dedicated beavers building their winter homes in the shadow of the changing colors.  Look at this one....on its way to being a mansion, right? Who's the lucky lady?

Happy Monday...(if there is such a thing..) It is supposed to rain every day this week, but the weather hasn't been accurate in months so I won't get my hopes down for nothing...my camera's coming everywhere I go despite the predictions...:) 
Also I redesigned my blog for the 137th time this year. I think I have banner obsessive compulsion. Someday I'll write a post with all the banners I've created. (it would take me hours, though.)
ALSO....last week two of my photos made it into Explore on Flickr. I got lots of nice feedback and visitors. That's always super fun! If you're on Flickr you can visit me here. ; )

Flickr faves

Happy Friday!

 1. DSC_0140, 2. At the Tip #2, 3. Untitled, 4. 8.19, 5. Yes!!!, 6. Cinderella, 7. “Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.”, 8. One or Many Trees, 9. My Little Picasso