Photos: Late-arriving fall foliage makes a dramatic entrance

by Marlene Berlin

Last weekend, our late-arriving fall colors finally popped. (The Washington Post says it was the best in years.)

Catching the sun through the trees

It was a glorious time to be out walking in Rock Creek Park and the neighborhood. With a picture perfect blue sky and brilliant sun, the yellows, oranges and reds danced off the waters of Broad Branch and Rock Creeks.

Rock Creek at Beach Drive and Broad Branch

This was a day to walk slowly through the woods, by our creeks and streams, and through the neighborhood, and let your eye capture the beauty that surrounds us.

Ducks on Broad Branch stream before it joins Rock Creek

Rock Creek by Pierce Mill

Corner of Sedgwick Street and Connecticut Avenue

Looking up Sedgwick Street to Tilden

A glimpse into the pocket park on International Drive

Not fall, but colorful: roses in bloom along International Drive

If today’s rain doesn’t knock down too many leaves, this weekend’s brisk but sunny weather holds a lot of promise.