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Looking back at autumn as winter rolls in

News imageBBC Weather Watchers/Debbie H An empty wooden bench in the foreground is surrounded by fallen autumnal leaves on the ground. The bench is placed on an elevated viewpoint looking out to a green space with green and brown trees.BBC Weather Watchers/Debbie H
Contemplating the autumnal view in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

The Winter Solstice is fast approaching, bringing with it the shortest day of the year.

Although the meteorological winter started on 1 December, the astrological season begins on 21 December.

As we prepare for this phase, we take a look back at some of our favourite shots from autumn.

Weather Watchers captured the colours perfectly at many spots around the North East.

Surrounded by the bright colours, even the most mundane views gain a touch of magic.

News imageBBC Weather Watchers/Figaro A group of ducks paddles on a small stream, flanked by a stone path and wall, surrounded by autumnal trees and leaves reflecting on the water. The main colour that pops out is a bright yellow from trees to the right and centre of the image.BBC Weather Watchers/Figaro
Ducks paddling through leafy reflections on the water in Wallsend, North Tyneside
News imageBBC Weather Watchers/Wander Vision A path set within a wooded area leads towards a stone tunnel. The trees surrounding it are covered in orange leaves, with some green ones also surrounding the tunnel. The path is covered in red fallen leaves.BBC Weather Watchers/Wander Vision
Autumn paths in Shotley Bridge, County Durham, add a pop of colour to a stone tunnel
News imageBBC Weather Watchers/Figaro The shot is taken from the ground of a park, which has bright green grass and a few green trees. Red oak leaves on the ground stand out against the bright colour of the grass. BBC Weather Watchers/Figaro
Red leaves crunch against the green grass at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland
News imageBBC Weather Watchers/Skylark Drone A tarmac path covered in autumn leaves leads towards two large trees which are heavy with autumn leaves. BBC Weather Watchers/Skylark Drone
Majestic trees flank a pathway in Sunderland

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