Since I was a little girl, I have been in love with autumn. And even as an adult, I’m still mesmerised by the colours, the falling leaves, and how the sun brings the dying leaves to life in the mornings. I can’t put my finger on what makes a tree, becoming naked, so breathtaking. Words cannot quite describe it. Luckily, they say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I have captured these autumn moments – of why I love this season – on camera. I am no photographer, but join me on this journey of colour, light, texture and nature’s beauty.

“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and colour are their last days.”

― John Burroughs

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