Autumn arriving at Shipley Country Park

 Sunshine has been in shorter supply this week, so when Wednesday afternoon looked like staying bright and sunny, I thought I should seize the opportunity and go out, and as Shipley Country Park is nearby that's where I went.

It was quite late in the day with the sun slanting across the lawns and under the trees

I was surprised to find so few people out and about on such a glorious afternoon but the park was surprisingly quiet - all the better to enjoy the moment.

The majority of trees are still green, but here and there the occasional leaf has already started to change colour, and autumn definitely feels on the way.

This Virginia Creeper in particular was looking absolutely gorgeous, caught in the low sunbeams. It almost makes the shorter days worthwhile.