{"id":2690,"date":"2013-11-02T15:52:35","date_gmt":"2013-11-02T20:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/?p=2690"},"modified":"2013-11-02T15:55:24","modified_gmt":"2013-11-02T20:55:24","slug":"some-fall-color-at-tanglewood-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/index.php\/2013\/11\/02\/some-fall-color-at-tanglewood-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Some fall color at Tanglewood park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A smashingly pleasant autumn morning practically begged me to take a stroll in Tanglewood Park and see how is autumn is shaping up (or down, it being fall and all).<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the images I bought home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2705\" alt=\"This arachnid must have had a cold night.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8270-1024x738.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8270-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8270-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8270.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This bit of arachnid architecture was above our parking lot. I wondered how cold that spider must&#8217;ve gotten overnight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2704\" alt=\"Some of the color on the trails at Tanglewood Park.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8274-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8274-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8274-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8274.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tanglewood does not get the kind of fall color that looks awesome from a distance. The farther away you get, the more gray\/brown\/blah it looks. But up close, it can be pretty bright and shiny.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2703\" alt=\"One of the many trees at Tanglewood park.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8279-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8279-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8279-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8279.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I won&#8217;t bore you with the gray\/brown parts &#8212; so these pics might make the park look notably more colorful than it actually is. In any case the leaves will all be gone in a couple weeks anyway.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2702\" alt=\"Trees started losing their leaves a few weeks ago and many have no leaves at all, and some have not started to turn yet\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8283-1024x650.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8283-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8283-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8283.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This shot illustrates the point &#8212; the woods have a lot of pine trees that never lose their leaves, plus a lot of species that have already shed theirs, a few in full color and a few that have not turned yet. So, from a distance, not super colorful. But the observant shutterbug is never daunted by such details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2701\" alt=\"The kids enjoy a swingset at Tanglewood Park\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8298-805x1024.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8298-805x1024.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8298-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8298.jpg 1007w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The kids on the playground seem to appreciate the change in scenery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2700\" alt=\"This little chapel always provides interesting photo ops pretty much all year.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8305-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8305-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8305-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8305.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This chapel &#8212; site of weddings every weekend in spring summer and early fall &#8212; is always good for a photo op.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2699\" alt=\"This is a bush that turns flaming red in the autumn\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8306-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8306-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8306-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8306.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is about as bright as gets in Tanglewood. This more bush than tree but it definitely puts on a show.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2698\" alt=\"This is one tree with multiple shades of red, orange, yellow and more.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8315-1024x810.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8315-1024x810.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8315-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8315.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This one tree has an impressive range of reds, oranges and yellows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2697\" alt=\"Who can resist the urge to photograph the inspiration of the DA (duck's ass) haircut.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8327-1024x637.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8327-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8327-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8327.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Over at Mallard Lake, local fauna demonstrate the inspiration for the DA hair-cut of the 1950s.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2696\" alt=\"Nifty swirls nearby\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8332-1024x765.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8332-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8332-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8332.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This leaf been attached to the tree only moments before.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2695\" alt=\"Mallard Lake seen from the opposite shore on the trail through the woods.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8349-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8349-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8349-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8349.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mallard Lake is quite scenic if you take the trail through the woods on the shore opposite the developed area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2694\" alt=\"Another reflection shot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8352-1024x641.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8352-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8352-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8352.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A nice reflection on the surface of Mallard Lake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2692\" alt=\"Tanglewood's asphalt walking trail actually had some of the best color in the park.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8365-776x1024.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8365-776x1024.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8365-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8365.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tanglewood&#8217;s asphalt trail had some of the brightest color in the park.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2691\" alt=\"Leaves falling at Tanglewood Park\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8371-1024x285.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8371-1024x285.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8371-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tommangan.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8371.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Leaves doing what they do at this time of year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A smashingly pleasant autumn morning practically begged me to take a stroll in Tanglewood Park and see how is autumn is shaping up (or down, it being fall and all). 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