50 Beautiful Fall Pictures Show Why It's Our Favorite Season
Bring on the pumpkins and colorful leaves!
Is there anything better than the brilliance of autumn when leaves hit their peak color? We think not. Add in some pumpkins in various hues and shapes, perfectly cool temperatures, and hot apple cider, and you've reached fall perfection. Here we give you 45 fall pictures that capture just how beautiful this season is.
Scrolling through all of these photos is sure to give you all the warm and cozy fall feels and have you dreaming up trips to pumpkin farms and carving up the pumpkins you bring home, or excursions to go apple picking and baking up some fall cakes (and perhaps a pumpkin pie or loaf of pumpkin bread too!) when you get home. These pictures, all free for your viewing, are full of ideas for fall funtivities, and their aesthetic just might inspire you to draw a fall scene or use one as a wallpaper on your computer or phone. Make yourself a fall cocktail and check out our best fall season quotes while you are at it too.
Now time to go out and explore the great outdoors around you this fall, from country roads to college campuses to farms to front porches, and capture your own set of pictures!
Fall Centerpiece
You don't need a special occasion to make this stunning arrangement. Start with a footed silver punch bowl and place a block of floral foam inside. Fill with dahlia stems and foraged foliage.
Stunning Tablescape
This picture-perfect table is topped with a plaid wool blanket and surrounded with mismatched chairs for a come-as-you-are tone.
Plumed Arrangement
Elevate your table with this unexpected arrangement. Hollow out a tall gourd such as a Hubbard squash, and slice a sliver off the bottom to help it stand. Place a piece of damp floral foam inside and fill with feathers, foliage, and flowers (here, roses and ranunculus). For the festooned pumpkins, use hot-glue to cover with long turkey (large) or pheasant (small) feathers. For the larger pumpkin, finish with wispy green chicken feathers around the crown.
Waterfall in the Smoky Mountains
This water fall in the Upper Tremont of the Great Smoky Mountains captures the best of the season.
Bluebell, Pennsylvania, Walking Trail
The Gwynedd Preserve in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, makes an idyllic spot for a fall walk.
Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Fall foliage shines around the Great Cacapon Railroad Bridge at the confluence of the Potomac and Cacapon rivers in West Virginia’s Morgan County.
Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin
The yellow door of this storybook tin-roofed mountain cottage begs you to add seasonal blooms and foliage in the hanging vintage basket next to it and right on it in a wreath come fall.
Crocks ‘n Pumpkins
An assortment of stoneware crocks steps up this colorful display of pumpkins and potted mums.
Teton View
Aspen trees pop in fall color in the foreground with the Teton mountains towering in the background for an epic view.
Gnome Home
This acorn squash and Hubbard squash were transformed into a gnome home, complete with acorn cap “lights.”
Stroll Through Main Street
Any main street will do! Crunch through the fallen leaves as you take a leisurely walk around town.
Take a Hike
Lace up your hiking boots before cold weather sets in. You won't regret the time spent outside enjoying the crisp fall air.
Roasting Marshmallows
Nothing says "fall" like getting cozy in front of a bonfire and, of course, roasting marshmallows to make s'mores.
Bake a Pretty Pie
Nothing is as picture-perfect as a freshly baked pie. Go for a rustic galette to take the pressure off of creating a perfect top crust.
Get the recipe for Spiced Plum Galette.
Tower of Pumpkins
Nothing says "fall" like a giant tower of pumpkins. Now you probably can't replicate something on this scale in the front yard, but you might find one at your local pumpkin patch.
Family Hayride
A fall hayride makes for a perfect family photo op. Throw on coordinating sweater and get a picture for the Christmas card.
Beautiful Bushel of Apples
There's nothing like enjoying fresh produce at its peak. Fall is the best time to gather up some apples and put them to use in a tasty apple recipe.
Memory Lane
Seeing the homes in your neighborhood covered in a layer of foliage will fill you with instant nostalgia about sipping apple cider and watching fall movies as a kid.
The Great Outdoors
Head north and take a hike through the Algonquin Park in Ontario. The stunning views will not let you down.
Pumpkin Perfection
Pumpkins, colorful leaves in the distance, and a beautiful blue sky? Nope, a more perfect fall day doesn't exist.
Madison Alcedo was the Assistant Editor at WomansDay.com and Redbookmag.com.
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