BEAUTIFUL FALL COLORS IN SOUTH RENO

Every part of the United States of America has its own weather patterns and hazards — and its own beauty.  Today, I am so sad to see the hardships on the East Coast of the USA, with regard to Hurricane Sandy.

In all the places I have lived throughout the years, I've experienced everything from severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to blizzards, ice storms, wind storms, floods, mudslides, earthquakes, wildfires, etc.  Nature can be both terrifying and mesmerizing.  You have to appreciate the moments or days when "all is well" and you have the very special privilege of being able to witness amazing scenery.

Today, here in South Reno, I took a walk and snapped these fabulous photos of colorful foliage, against the dramatic backgrounds of the Sierra Mountain Range and a brilliantly blue sky.

God bless the USA!