Fall Colors in Michigan

I may be imaging things, but it seems like the colors of fall are really 'popping' this year. Vibrant, deep reds and oranges, bright yellow - I don't seem to remember the last few fall seasons being this way. As I drive around SE and Central Michigan, it really makes me happy to live in Michigan.

Sure, we have our economic challenges to overcome and it distresses me to see so many families and college graduates moving away. For those of us that have decided to stay and endure the ice, snow and cold of winter, Fall is our early 'thank you'.

I'm not an exceptional photographer and these photos are not altered in any way, other than being resized downward. The color here is somewhat muted from what I saw.