American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) illuminated by warm autumn light provided beautiful landmarks on a walk through the Oakland Hills, yesterday.
East Bay color spotter Darrell Sano appreciated the trees along his walk, as others walked their dogs, had conversations or jogged.
He noted that some of the trees (mostly exotics), “such as gingko and Japanese Maple, are barely beginning to turn, while some of the maples are beautiful now. Even without color, a magnolia with a single blossom about to open, was a beautiful architectural display with the sky as backdrop. And of course, I enjoyed the juxtaposition of a palm tree among fall color, after all it’s California!” 
Oakland Hills (150′) – Just Starting (0-10%)
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Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland Hills.