Friday morning walk at Coombe Wood

A dull damp Friday morning.

I don't understand why these leaves are either green or red and there are hardly any that are in between the two colours.

Glossy red Berberis berries 

The little acer that was lit up by the sun the other day still looks amazing on a dull morning.

From a different angle. The callicarpa berries on the right in the background look like purple smoke.

Stunningly colourful path and the plants each side are draped with a blanket of leaves too.

The colours were so beautiful! 

 Little red acer 

I couldn't resist some taking some more photographs under this little tree. These leaves may have all fallen before my next visit. 

While I was by the red acer I heard voices coming from the path among the trees. I spotted two men (tree surgeons) and wandered along for a look.

They had a rope attached quite high up the tree. After I had gone further along the path I heard a loud cracking noise but couldn't see what was happening. I couldn't see from further round either - there were too many trees in the way. It was too slippery for me to go up and round, and not safe with my balance difficulties, so I'll have to have to see if I can remember to have a look next time.

Rubbish? 

Red leaves.

It was quite a brisk walk this morning. The temperature has dropped and will be even colder next week - I will definitely need to wear something thicker next time! 

Thank you very much for joining me.