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This year's autumn colours were amazing - I don't remember ever having seen anything like it in this area. I imagine it was something to do with the weather - just the right amount of rain at the right time, just the right temperatures.... something like that.
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But it was so beautiful, that one day we walked down the canal just to take some photos...
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Most of the trees here turn yellow or brown - there are very few reds ...
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Just a few ornamental maples that have been planted, and then this hydrangea that was peeking through the undergrowth...
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The Virginia Creeper looked as if it knew it should be red, but was trying desperately to blend in with its surroundings..
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And with yellows and browns like these around, who could blame it?