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Note: Please make sure you see the end of this post for the new way of doing things. It’s only one small change, but a change nonetheless. Thanks!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there’s one thing this whole pandemic has taught me, it’s that getting outside is a must. Staying socially distant or wearing a mask is fine, but if all you do is stay inside, you’ll go mad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, it seemed like a perfect time to make sure this challenge for the month was outdoors. Maybe you were somewhere with great fall colors. Maybe you did other things outside. Maybe, just maybe, this challenge forced you to take a walk and explore a little<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, we can be safe and sill be outside trying to make sure our mental health is being stimulated and hopefully in a positive way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My area got a bit lucky this year, it seems. For as bad as 2020 has been, the fall season was quite majestic for the first time in a few years. The colors on the trees popped and stayed vibrant for a while. Our peak season was more than a week, which is something I always hope for. The colors though… reds and oranges and yellows … so nice. I made sure to hit several nature trails, just to be able to see the foliage in all its glory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also got back into Polaroids and instant cameras this month, but that’s not something you’ll see here. Maybe in the future though … <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month’s theme was pretty easy for me. The hardest part? Selecting just five pictures for this post. Not an easy task! I’ll have to make sure to start posting to my Instagram even more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay safe and healthy! My five are below! (And despite having the photos done in time .. and writing this up ahead… I still apparently forgot to post …) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Exploring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fall around here has been pretty wonderful, and it’s allowed me to get out an explore. I’ve hit several nature trails around here, for photos as well as some geocaching. It’s been nice to see some color, as well as be in solitude a little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Fresh air<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OK, not much needs to be said here. The fall cover. Some water. So peaceful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Apple picking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was nice to go to a local orchard and pick some apples for an hour or so. Makes for good photo opportunities, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Anybody seen those shoes…?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I’m out for a walk … and I see these. Just on the main drag. Mixed in with the leaves. Almost like.. .somebody just forgot them. They look pretty solid, too. Hope whoever misplaced them, found them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Winter’s coming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With daylight savings and darker days … winter is usually coming. We got a really good frost this weekend and it’s trying to rear its head. Though… end of this week and next week is supposed to heat back up into the 60s! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And there are my five for the month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you took part in this month\u2019s challenge, make sure to link up below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for those of you who participated, make sure you try and get to other people\u2019s blogs and comment (here, too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s continue to grow this challenge and have a strong community. Come back and check out the others who link later on, too! NOTE:<\/strong> We have a Facebook group for those who participate in the challenge and are interested. I\u2019ll post any announcements there and hopefully it can be a place where things are discussed and some interaction etc. You can access it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

** CHALLENGE CHANGE **<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From this point forward, I am going to do the next theme at the bottom of each linkup. Also, the posting date will now be the first of each month, thus giving you the entire month to take the photos etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means it’s a one-stop shop! Hopefully this helps out with everybody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, below is the linkup for November. Make sure you drop your link there. The theme for November is Thankful.<\/strong> Remember to come back on December 1 to link up and check out the theme for that month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo Blogging Challenge: October 2020 results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n