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Fall colors

This page features 200 photographs of fall colors. These images show the seasonal transformation of natural landscapes. Many photographs include forests and trees. Other photographs include mountains and lakes and rivers. You will find a variety of scenes, from close-ups of autumn leaves to wide vistas of colored woodlands.

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Questions and answers

What types of trees show fall colors?

Deciduous trees show fall colors. Their leaves change color and then fall off the tree in autumn. Common examples include maple, oak, and aspen trees.

What causes leaves to change color in the fall?

The change in leaf color is due to changes in daylight and temperature. Chlorophyll, the green pigment in leaves, breaks down. This reveals yellow and orange pigments that were already present in the leaves.

Where are good places to photograph fall colors?

Many locations with deciduous forests offer good fall color photography. Popular regions include New England in the United States and Hokkaido in Japan. Mountainous areas often provide expansive views of colored foliage.

Do all trees change color in the fall?

No, not all trees change color in the fall. Evergreen trees, such as pine and spruce, retain their green needles year-round. These trees do not exhibit the seasonal color changes seen in deciduous species.

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