Well, it's becoming quite clear. Autumn, which has enchanted and inspired us so much in recent weeks, is about to say goodbye. The colorful beauty on the trees has disappeared and the forests and parks in our region are looking increasingly bare. Well, it's December, so this shouldn't really be a cause for concern or surprise, but it all seems so sudden and abrupt again. The days of leisurely strolls between brightly colored, shining trees are now over and if you look up, you can now only find individual leaves clinging to the branches. And even these won't be hanging there for long, the wind and rain that are accompanying us these days will certainly take care of that. Of course, this is nothing new and happens every year, but in the end you still feel a little sad and look back with longing to the days when it was more pleasant and cozy outside. But those days are over for now and the weather conditions will be completely different in the near future. But winter is not quite here yet and you can still find individual signs that tell you about the magic of the last few weeks. A little orange here and a little yellow there, autumn has not yet completely disappeared from our memories. Down on the ground, you can also find things that help to keep the memories of this late season fresh. Like these spiky seed pods that belong to the American amber tree. They start out green, but then begin to turn brown and release their contents. I collected a few of these as a little reminder of better times, so to speak. But well, even if the trees are now bare and the sky above looks mostly gray, this time of year also has its charm. Despite the snow and cold, I don't want to miss winter either, which is now taking over and will soon be with us for some time. After all, there are four seasons to a year and each of them can be attractive in its own way. And that's why I'm not worried at all, I'd rather make plans to get outside in the fresh air again whenever I get the chance. After all, sights like this are part of the perpetual cycle that nature entertains us with and why would I want to miss them...