Something about this time of year makes me want to be outside.  Not just for a picnic – I get a longing to throw a pack on my back and disappear into the wild for a few days.  This, despite the fact I know the wind will bite, and the nights will be cold.  On days like this, the world is still holding on to fall color, holding its breath in anticipation of winter.  I can find peace.

Photo Credit – Lynn Abbott

This post was submitted in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge – “Serene”.