Autumn Days

Living in an urban jungle I often miss out on the change of seasons, especially the transition from summer to fall.  While we have our share of trees and incredible parks in New York City, in many neighborhoods you really have to actively seek out the fall foliage to get the feel of fall.

That all changed for me when I moved to Washington Heights in northern Manhattan a couple of years ago.  My neighborhood is filled with trees and parks, my co-op apartment has beautifully landscaped grounds, and I have a view across the Hudson River of the incredible autumn colors of the Palisades in New Jersey.  This is not the best picture, but you get the idea...

Thanks to a creative prompt at Slice of Life Tuesday I found myself looking down more than usual earlier this week.  Here is what I saw just outside my apartment yesterday.  It's a sight I would never have seen in my old neighborhood in the East Village.

And speaking of "Slice of Life", Darrah Parker, the founder of Slice of Life has announced a new photography project that sounds really interesting.  I think registration opens soon---click on the button below for details.

For more autumnal views head over to I Should Be Folding Laundry.