Nature shows off its fall colors around the world

Originally published October 20, 2015 at 9:41 am

The morning sun shines through a row of trees in a field near Beeskow, Germany, September 29, 2015. EPA/PATRICK PLEUL

A woman walks along a promenade surrounded by colorful trees in Goslar, Germany, October 10, 2015. With more and more sunny phases expected over the weekend and for the start of the next week, residents of the region may find their chance to enjoy the autumnal weather with temperatures of up to ten degrees Celsius and bright sunshine in the outdoors. EPA/PETER STEFFEN

A tree with bright autumn leaves under dark clouds near Genachhausen, Germany, October 7, 2015. EPA/KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND

A general view showing the Castle of Somosko through a veil of fog on the Slovakian side of the border between Hungary and Slovakia, near Salgotarjan, 109 kms northeast of Budapest, Hungary, after sunrise October 18, 2015. EPA/PETER KOMKA

Strollers enjoy the sunny weather while walking on dairy pastures of the Doernberg mountain, Germany, October 11, 2015. EPA/UWE ZUCCHI

The sun shines through Martinsloch, in Elm, canton of Glarus, Switzerland, September 30, 2015. The occurrence is a rare one, taking place for only a couple of minutes in spring and autumn each year. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER

The sun rises over mist lingering in fields in Somerset on October 1, 2015 in Glastonbury, England. The fine autumn weather that some parts of the UK have recently been experiencing is set to continue into October. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

The sun shines through the trees and trees of the ‘Grosser Feldberg’ mountain in the Taunus mountainous region, not far from Frankfurt, Germany, October 5, 2015. EPA/FRANK RUMPENHORST F

People fish at the bank of the Blausee Lake (lit. Blue Lake) under a autumn-colored forest in Blausee, in the Kandertal Valley in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, October 11, 2015. EPA/PETER SCHNEIDER

Witch hazel leaves in autumn colors in a garden in Langenhagen, Germany, October 11, 2015. EPA/HOLGER HOLLEMANN

A boat and an autumn-colored forest are reflected in the waters of the Blausee Lake (lit. Blue Lake) in Blausee, in the Kandertal Valley of the Bernese Oberland region in Switzerland, October 11, 2015. EPA/PETER SCHNEIDER

Deer graze in the early morning light at the Ashton Court Estate on October 12, 2015 in Bristol, England. Parts of the UK are set to have a period of settled weather once again due to a high pressure system leading to a number of fine and dry days for some. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

The moon is seen above the top of Glastonbury Tor in Somerset on October 1, 2015 in Glastonbury, England. The fine autumn weather that some parts of the UK have recently been experiencing is set to continue into October. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

People take advantage of pleasant autumn weather by kayaking down rapids in the Potomac River, at Great Falls National Park near McLean, Virginia, USA, October 15, 2015. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

A view of the rapids of the Potomac River at Great Falls National Park, where leaves have begun to change color, near McLean, Virginia, USA, October 15, 2015. The leaves have begun to change color but have yet to reach their peak this close to Washington DC. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

The last rays of sunshine fall on grass before sunset at Great Falls National Park, near McLean, Virginia, USA, October 15, 2015. The leaves have begun to change color but have yet to reach their peak this close to Washington DC. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Leaves have begun to change color at Great Falls National Park, near McLean, Virginia, USA, October 15, 2015. The leaves have begun to change color but have yet to reach their peak this close to Washington DC. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

A couple walk down a path at Great Falls National Park, where leaves have begun to change color, near McLean, Virginia, USA, October 15, 2015. The leaves have begun to change color but have yet to reach their peak this close to Washington DC. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Morning fog floats above a mountainous landscape near Salgotarjan, 109 kms northeast of Budapest, Hungary, October 18, 2015. EPA/PETER KOMKA

A duck flies out of a pond at a city park in Skopje, Macedonia, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Many people enjoyed the mild autumn weather in city parks Sunday afternoon in Macedonia’s capital. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)

Leaves cover the Ostafyevo park set in autumnal colors, Moscow, Russia, October 18, 2015. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

A woman walks at the Ostafyevo park set in autumnal colors, Moscow, Russia, October 18, 2015. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

A woman walks at the Ostafyevo park set in autumnal colors, Moscow, Russia, October 18, 2015. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

A man reads in a book while relaxing on a sun lounger at an urban park during a warm and sunny autumn day in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, October 19, 2015. EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

A woman talks on her mobile phone as she passes the red wall of the Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University with a withering tree in front of it during a warm and sunny autumn day in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, October 19, 2015. EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

Fallen leaves in autumn colors lie on a car in Munich, Germany, Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. The weather forecast predicts rainy weather for the upcoming days. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Fallen leaves in autumn colors lie on roots in Munich, Germany, Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Weather forecasts predict rain for the upcoming days. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Rain drops decorate an autumn leaf in Munich, Germany, Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Weather forecasts predict rainy weather for the upcoming days. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

A sightseeing boat sails on the Danube river passing by autumnal colored trees on the hillsides along the river’s valley near Kelheim, Germany, October 12, 2015. EPA/ARMIN WEIGEL

By

Courtney Riffkin

Seattle Times photo staff

Courtney Riffkin: 206-464-2203 or criffkin@seattletimes.com; on Twitter: @SeaTimesPhoto.