Fall progresses in bursts

I swear, from one day to the next, the trees suddenly changed color. I’m sure there was a progression, yet I somehow missed it. What I haven’t missed is the subsequent delivery of many of those beautiful leaves onto our lawn.

  • A view of the maple tree, whose leaves are a lovely red. Most of the branches still filled with leaves, despite the scattering of leaves under the tree.
  • A view of the same maple tree, two days later, showing the upper left branches have lost most of their leaves. This view is from inside the house, also showing part of the vegetable garden with a dusting of snow.
  • A view of the same maple tree, three days after the first photo, showing more bare branches on the upper left side. This view is from inside the house, also showing part of the vegetable garden with a dusting of snow. I should bring the garden chairs in for the winter.

Three photos over the course of four days show the slow progression, most noticeably in the upper left branches, which are now creeping towards bare. It could be gradual from here, with more branches showing each day… or, as happens periodically when you live near the Windy City, a blusterous day could sweep in and shake the rest of those leaves lose. That already happened to a tree across the street.