50 Fantastic Fall Pictures That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Season

Ready or not, it's that time of year when temps are cooler and the trees are turning color—it's the start of fall! Now that football season is in full swing, and the pumpkin spice lovers are happily emerging, it won't be long until the weather changes to chilly rainy days, hoodies will be adorned my most and goodies like apple cider and donuts will be a welcoming treat at Farmer's Markets.

Yes, fall is upon us, and depending on where you live, you may already be seeing those hints of colors flashing on the trees. That's one of the very best things about autumn, and we're so happy to share these gorgeous fall pictures!

The changing of the seasons can be a spectacular sight throughout much of the country. Those lucky enough to live near regions with trees that transform into bright collages before dropping leaves, are blessed with incredible beauty. Our country is so vast that peak times for color vary greatly by region, but the Farmer's Almanac has a fantastic color map for when foliage is at its best for each state.

States like Michigan, well known for their spectacle of colors, even have road-trip tours designed to see the state in all its fall glory in short manageable weekend or day trips. Besides driving, helicopters, small commuter airplanes and parachute gliders are becoming increasingly popular as more exciting ways to appreciate the fall color spectacular.

No matter what your current mood is about the changing of seasons, these 50 "happy fall" pictures will leave you ready to embrace fall.

Best Fall Pictures

We've got the best "happy fall" images that will put you in the mood for a PSL and amazing fall background pictures and autumn wallpapers for your phone or computer.

Winds of Change

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The gentle breeze sprinkles colorful leaves on top of the tranquil water.

Footway to Fall

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Take in the sunshine during a nice fall walk, breathing in the crisp, cool air and connecting with your soul.

Related: Best Fall Recipes

Passage of Time

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Slow, but not so subtle changes to the canopy, bring an end to one season and new beginnings to another.

Fruit-O-Plenty

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Pumpkin patches give us a bountiful source of food and decorations during this season of thankfulness.

Insta-Worthy Leaves

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Stop and enjoy the smells and colors of fall... and of course, make sure to take a pic!

I Spy With My Little Eye

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Hard to pick which is prettier—this little bird's colors are giving the leaves a run for their money.

Puppers + Leaves = Pure Happiness

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Living the best dog life, just waiting for someone to rake the blanket of yellow leaves into the ultimate pile of happiness to jump in.

Related: Pumpkin Patch Instagram Captions

Let Your Cares Float Away

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Imagine standing on this bridge as the clouds pass by, and you are surrounded by the vibrant autumn colors, throwing your cares in the creek and letting them float away.

Urban Fall Jungle

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Even amidst the vast, busy metropolitan, this fall jungle emerges for all to enjoy.

Harvest Time

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Pies, cider, donuts, bread or just plain—apples are enjoyed especially in the fall when they are widely harvested.

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Deep In Thought

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Let the tree colors rush over you while surrendering to peaceful thoughts.

Optimum Greetings

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Colorful pumpkins and cheery chrysanthemums are the perfect pair to welcome guests into your home.

Peak-A-Boo

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Barely cresting over the horizon, the sun's early rays ignite the hills.

Related: Best Pumpkin Patches in Every State

Amber Painted Perfection

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This magical fall scene is breathtakingly serene.

Where The Fields and Forest Meet

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Straight out of a fall fairy tale, the forest gently meets the field as if they were old friends.

Amazing Grace

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Katerina Kerdi on Unsplash

A quiet misty autumn morning, these birds enjoy the first leisure rays of sunshine.

Related: 40 Best Fall Memes

Autumn Waves of Beauty

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Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Here is a bird's eye view of fall tree tips frosted with a spectacle of colors.

Cozy Autumn Dreams

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Alisa Anton on Unsplash

Does it really get any better than a book, snuggly blanket and hot chocolate?

If the Mountains Could Speak

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KC Welch on Unsplash

Would the mountains recognize the spark of yellow popping through the vast evergreens?

Journey Like No Other

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Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash

Oh, the places you could go down this quiet little road engulfed in tawny leaves.

The Bright Side of Things

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Markus Spiske on Unsplash

As leaves begin to fade and rust, the sunshine peaks through.

A River Runs Through it

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Gaith Shalan on Unsplash

Alas, the leaves have spent the last of their energy in an eruption of color, before delicately showering the creek below.

Walking the Quiet Yellow Wood

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Chris Flexen on Unsplash

Adventure awaits down this little trail garnished with lemon-colored leaves.

Blanket of Leaves

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Tereza Ho?ková on Unsplash

The leaves have completely fallen, creating the perfect blanket for man's best friend to rest upon.

Perfect P.O.V.

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Sebastian Unrau on Unsplash

Dark and dreary or bright and cheery?

Beautiful Fall Pictures

Homestead in the Hills

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Nikunj Singh on Unsplash

What a perfect place to raise a family, nestled among the moors with plenty of wide-open space and decorated with trees beginning to tint their leaves.

Double Exposure

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A prismatic pattern of colors on the water doubles the panoramic view.

Koi Imposters

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Ulvi Safari on Unsplash

Bright, tear-shaped leaves trail effortlessly atop the water.

Follow the Yellow-Leafed Road

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Paul Teysen on Unsplash

When all else fails, follow the Yellow-Leafed Road.

One is Not Like the Other

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Greg Shield on Unsplash

Yellow abounds, and these vibrant leaves make a gorgeous statement.

"I See Them Bloom, for Me and You..."

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Saul Flores on Unsplash

"...And I think to myself, what a wonderful world." - Louis Armstrong

Last Little Bit of Fall

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Bakhrom Tursunov on Unsplash

Trees are nearly empty, the ground is covered and it is a perfect time to enjoy the last days of the season.

The Way Through the Woods

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Aaron Burden on Unsplash

A road struggles to be seen through the bursting yellows, oranges and reds of the transitioning trees. The colors are the last of nature's power before settling in for winter to wait for the regrowth in spring.

Color Rush

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Voluptuous trees, brimming over with burnt orange and honey-colored leaves, completely hug the fast-paced river.

Pocket Full of Sunshine

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Sunbeams reaching out and speaking to the trees, and telling them to come forth with their colors.

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True Colors Shining Through

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Birches are seemingly hidden among the green forest of summer, until fall, when they boldly show off their true colors to the pine trees.

Color Tours

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Passengers of the train marvel at the striking color intensity emerging on both sides of the trestle.

Come Fly Away

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Jeffrey Hamilton on Unsplash

As fall settles in, birds will begin to gather before migrating to their winter homes.

Related: Best Fall Candles

Perfectly Pristine

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This quiet lake looks like perfectly pristine artwork.

Oh, Canada?

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A bright red Maple leaf as vibrant as the one adorned on Canada's flag.

Speak to Me

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Johannes Plenio on Unsplash

Sunrays dance through the forest canopy as if it is calling for the vivid autumn leaves to "wake up."

The Look of Autumn

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Pavel Neznanov on Unsplash

As if on cue, the leaves fade from their intense brilliance to rusty and burnt colors, before finally falling to the ground.

Related: Apple Orchard Instagram Captions

It's Our Time to Shine

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Noah Silliman on Unsplash

Move over evergreens, it's time for the deciduous trees to be in the fall spotlight.

Daylight Fades, but the Colors Remain

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Colin Lloyd on Unsplash

As the stars begin to sprinkle the night sky, the fall colors beg to be seen even with dusk creeping in.

The Fog Can't Stop the Color Pop

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Even with a thick blanket of fog rolling over the hills, the intense yellow fall leaves are so eye-catching.

The Upside to Fall

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Blue skies enhance the birch's lemony leaves, brightening anyone's day.

Picture Perfect

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KC Welch on Unsplash

Crystal clear water captures the trees lining its edges beautifully.

Related: Where to Go Apple Picking in Every State

Living the Dream

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Dave Hoefler on Unsplash

Fall. Camping. Fire. Sunset. Life is good.

Fall is Calling

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Artem Kniaz on Unsplash

Soaking in the last bits of a warm sunset over the open water, the tree is readying itself for fall.

The Epitome of Fall

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As the harvest season approaches, may your cart overflow with pumpkins and joy.

Next up, here are the best fall Instagram captions!