Pink stratus wedge

Sunday's (October 23rd) eastern sunset was a wedge of pink stratus clouds with a blue-gray sky above. This was the appearance at about 6 pm after a mostly sunny day with few clouds. There was little wind and the air was cool so that in the shade it felt chilly.


The maple trees still have beautiful orange, red and yellow leaves attached, but it will take only one good windy rainstorm to strip them. The fallen leaves are gathered in great drifts that come halfway up one's calves. Even the fallen leaves are still lovely colors, faded versions of the trees' glory.