The last rays of Autumn

Driving down through the Alpine valleys on the weekend, the landscape was filled with glimmering light. The last colour of Autumn radiated from the trees and the sky shimmered in pink and gold.
A lone paraglider soared over Bright. One of the last chances this Autumn before it gets too cold.
The anticipation for the snow season is starting to build as everyone gets the lodges in order ready for a busy season. Last minute repairs, firewood delivered, a buzz in the air.
Frost and snow showers are starting to drift across the North East.
Winter is in the wind.

an early season

It has started to snow in the Victorian Alpine region and everyone starts talking about an early season.
It certainly was beautiful to see the slow flurry of large flakes on the weekend and the extraordinary beauty of sunlight filtering through it.
Activity on the mountain starts to gain momentum as the forecasts change and keen observers start to plan around the latest information.
The blanketing of sound is something that catches you by surprise as the landscape is defined  by its texture.
I have included an image of clouds, such deftly repeated patterns in nature.
It looks like powder snow.