by Editor Colin Dixon
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 28th of November 2025

‘Through the Vineyard’ by Lars van de Goor

In many places around the world, autumn is marked by the slow and beautiful change in the colour of the foliage on trees and bushes, as it transforms from green to vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow and purple. This gives us photographers the chance to capture the same subjects in a different light each year, as the colours are so stunning and provide an amazing colour palette.

Leaves appear green due to the presence of the pigment chlorophyll, which is essential for photosynthesis. In temperate regions, cold winters pose a risk to broadleaf trees, so they shed their leaves in a controlled manner to conserve energy and water and protect themselves from winter storms. This process is usually triggered by declining day length and falling autumn temperatures.
Eventually, all the leaves are dropped and the tree goes dormant for the long winter months.

Autumn, or fall as it is in the USA, can evoke a variety of emotions, which we, as photographers, can capture in our images.

Comfort: 
The changing weather encourages a desire for warmth, comfort foods, and staying indoors. 

‘Bountiful’ by Jacky Parker

Introspection: 
The slower pace of nature can lead to a more quiet and reflective state of mind, with some people finding it a good time for introspection. 

‘Autumn Blues’ by Vitaly & Julia Zaporozhenko

Appreciation of nature: 
Many people enjoy the vibrant colours of the changing leaves and the crisp air. 

‘Autumn Walk’ by Jeroen Oosterhof

Nostalgia: 
Autumn can evoke a sense of nostalgia and a bittersweet feeling as the seasons change.

‘Autumnal Mood’ by Karen Abramyan

The colours of fall are amazingly captured by the photographic artists in our community on 1x. 

‘Painterly Autumn Whispers ...'  by Yvette Depaepe

‘The Smell of musk’ by Giuseppe Satriani

‘The light in the forest’ by Allan Wallberg

Untitled by Stanislav Hricko

‘River Brathay’ by Wolfy

Untitled by Veselin Atanasov

'Autumn dreams' by Aniko Csonka

'A fascinating morning' by Tiger Seo

'Whispering leaves' by Saskia Dingemans

'Fox' by Robert Adamec

'Sunset in the forest' by Fabrizio Massetti