My fall color palette consists of brown, mauve, rust, wine, clay, army green, mustard, and butterscotch. Hum! This may be why autumn is my favorite season, or it could be because I don’t like the sun glaring down on me, or the hot weather summer brings.
Autumn colors also make for great pictures. The following is a collection of my favorite fall pictures taken last fall during the COVID-19 pandemic. All the pictures were taken within five miles of my home in the Hesper, IA area of the driftless region.
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Northeast Iowa Farm
A century Iowa farm with a traditional three-story white house and red barn located east of Hesper on 380th Street made for the perfect picture. Notice the pheasants’ photobombing the photo.
Happy Cows
This herd of cows eagerly ran up to the gate to see what I was up to. Look at that beautiful Iowa valley behind them! The farm is located east of Hesper on 380th Street.
Rollercoaster Road
Take time to check out the views in your neighborhood. Even though I have driven this road over and over throughout the years, I never saw this view until last fall.
Traditional Iowa Farm
This farm is owned and managed by a Sunday school classmate of mine. In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful farms in the area. It is artistically pleasing to the eye as it has depth, thanks to the rolling hills of the driftless region and the variety of elements – trees, cornfields, two-story white farmhouse, white barn, metal building, silo, windmill, and a variety of other outbuildings. This farm is located at the intersection of Locust Road and 380th Street in Winneshiek County.
Scenic View
This view overlooks Mabel, MN from beer point, as named by Mabel-Canton High School students. I love the fence and dried grasses that frame this picture.
Trees
The best time to check out the fall foliage in Northeast Iowa/Southeast Minnesota is the weekend closest to October 10. Visit www.iowadnr.gov or www.dnr.state.mn.us for fall color updates.
Canadian Geese
The cornfields are picked in time for the Canadian Geese to enjoy feasting on the best corn in the world.
