2. Rather than proceed direcly up hill, I like to cut across to High Street and then go up one more block. On this particular day, someone else had the benefit of a cherry picker from which to take his pictures.

4. The harbour is clearly in view from many points in the "old town."

6. Another architectural curiosity--four basement windows, each of a different size.

8. Heading back to the library, this is the view down another sidestreet (Gatacre to be precise).

10. "You're never over the hill in Ladysmith, BC" is a slogan found on cars, t-shirts and even medi-chairs. Newcomers are surprised to find park benches all over town; it only takes most of them a few weeks to realize why. It's a tough slog and those resting spots are welcome on many an occasion.

12. As I began to plan this blog, I decided to see if I could get pictures from almost-the-top of High Street and a view of Transfer Beach in the same day. I did it, but I had to practically run up the hill to get back to work on time. And I didn't have time to make a cup of coffee when I got there. (Oh the sacrifices I make for Fuji!)

14. Now that you've got an idea of the lay of the land, the next few shots were taken on a noon-hour outing at Transfer Beach.

16. A view out to sea from the actual beach area.

18. Further down the beach, I took the stairs down a bank and came across these lovely wild clematis.

20. Another day I decided to visit that "pocket park." As I walked along the sidewalk I noticed all these little brown tassels.

22. The same tree had larger cones as well;

24. Although pampas grass hardly contributes anything in the way of fall colour, the plumes looked lovely against the blue sky.

26. It even looked good in the rain.

I have no idea why Ladysmith has wires and cables running every where--but they sure are a photographer's nightmare.

28. This maple stands in a vacant lot across the street from the library.

30. This maple tree was my favourite this year. It stands beside the brick building with the four individually-sized windows. I tried to walk past it at least twice a week, and frequently met other people there with cameras or i-phones also documenting its splendour.

32. I love the old brick wall behind the tree, even though it sort of clashes with the leaves.

34. I ended October with a lovely collection of leaf photos. These are some of my favourites from those taken during my noon hour excursions.