Ecologically, the transitions between different environments (forest and field or water and land, for example) are very important areas. These transitions often provide shelter for animals on one side and hunting grounds on the other side.
In the early autumn many of these margins (especially those involving water) are often highlighted in the red of early-changing swamp maple foliage.
On days with puffy autumn clouds and deep blue skies one can make wonderful photographs of the landscape.
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