Fall foliage comes late to the Lone Star State. Often, we will see fall foliage from mid-November to mid-December in Austin. Around mid-December, I went for a bike ride around the Lady Bird Lake. It is a popular trail for bikers and hikers, especially close to Auditorium Shores. Once you pass that area, the trail is not as crowded.
Several beautiful views can be seen along the boardwalk. Officially named the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail (named after a former Austin mayor and his wife), the trail goes around Lady Bird Lake for an approximately 10-mile (16-km) loop. In any direction you go, you will have great views. Parking can be difficult on weekends. That is why I prefer to go there on weekdays. Biking is often peaceful along this trail. In addition to that, I can always see some wildlife and new building coming up in the Austin skyline.
Behind these buildings in the photo above are well-known downtown buildings, such as the Google and Jenga buildings.
For John’s Cellpic Sunday.
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Leanne Cole
The colours are so beautiful Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Leanne. That place can be very colorful in the fall.
Terri Webster Schrandt
Wow. How it is fall there now? Reminds me of San Diego when the Liquid Amber trees change color about now. Gorgeous shot, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Terri. Fall peak was around the first two weeks in December. Thank you for your compliment. Happy New Year!
Writing to Freedom
That’s a pretty skyline by the lake with late fall colors to boost the spirits. Happy New Year Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Brad. Same to you.
Writing to Freedom
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philosophy through photography
Beautiful shots, Egidio!
Late Texas fall, peaceful trails, and the Austin skyline—perfect combo. Keep biking and snapping!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, my friend. Sometimes the biking is sacrificed for photography. 🙂 Or maybe I should say, sometimes it takes me longer to bike a trail because of the many stops I make.
philosophy through photography
My friend, you’re mastering the art of ride, snap, repeat! 🚴📸 Honestly, it’s just multitasking with flair—capturing the journey and the trail. Keep it up, my friend; you’re making every stop count! 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for compliment and support.
philosophy through photography
My pleasure!
philosophy through photography
My pleasure.
margaret21
Wonderful trail. And in some strange way enhanced by those city views. How good to have that immersive experience among trees with the city so near at hand.
Egidio Leitao
What a lovely remark, Margaret. Thank you.
restlessjo
Glorious colours, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Jo.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Bellissimi colori!
Egidio Leitao
Grazie!
photobyjohnbo
Wow, Egidio, that opening photo is spectacular. The colors pop, and it’s got just the right amounts of shade and light. You picked a perfect day to ride the trail and capture the fall colors. That’s not “casting shade” on either of the other two photos, that skyline shot is a perfect mix of nature and cityscape.
For us in Fargo, we lost our colors before Thanksgiving, except white… we have plenty of white. >grin<
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the detailed remarks, John. I appreciate them.
Anita
Your first photo feels truly magical with its wonderfully soft colors. In the next picture I like the contrast between the nature and the high-rise buildings that are reflected very nicely in the water.
It always feels exciting to be able to take part in places you have never visited yourself. Thanks for sharing Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Anita, I’m thankful that you liked the gallery. I appreciate your feedback.
Anne Sandler
What a beautiful trail Egidio. The Fall colors are spectacular. Your photos tell a wonderful story.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Anne. It is a beautiful trail but often crowded. Weekdays are my favorite time to be there.
Vicki
A lovely colourful time of year and beautifully captured.
I especially like the foreground in the cityscape.
Egidio Leitao
It can sometimes be so beautiful around this time. Thanks for writing.
Toonsarah
Beautiful colours and reflections, and I like the contrast with the modern architecture 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Sarah. It’s wonderful having such a beautiful trail in the heart of the downtown area.
Amy
Glorious! I love the Lady Bird Lake trail, but haven’t visited there for a long while…
Egidio Leitao
Thank you. If you’re ever back in the area, give me a holler. I’d love to meet you and go on a photo walk.
Amy
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