Father Pitt

Category: Nature

  • Yellow

  • Red

  • The Litter Layer

    Leaves in a parking lot

    Fallen leaves accumulate at the edge of a parking lot.

    Fallen leaves

  • Moon and Clouds

  • Sunset

  • Sun Through Autumn Leaves

    On Brookline Boulevard
    On Dithridge Street

  • Bracket Fungus

    An exceptionally splendid bracket fungus growing on a tree stump.

  • Staghorn Sumac

    It is difficult to pick a favorite tree for bright fall colors, but the Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is certainly one of the champions for brightness and variety. It is sometimes confused with the invasive Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), also known as Pittsburgh Palm or Tree from Hell; but fall quickly distinguishes them. The leaves of Tree of Heaven just turn sickly yellow, or drop before they turn any color at all. Staghorn Sumac is a native, and like most Northeastern trees it seems to take pride in its autumnal display.

  • Impressionistic Clouds

    Evening clouds seen from Banksville.

  • Leaves on the Sidewalk