“I saw old Autumn in the misty morn stand shadowless like silence, listening to silence.” Autumn by Thomas Hood
An early Sunday morning in October but our garden and the little valley it sits on top had disappeared. I followed my children outdoors for a walk in the autumn mist. 
Dew drops clung to spider webs in the grass and on our fence. Theo grabbed his wooden staff he keeps by our front door. Down a path we went towards the woods. Luce stopped to pick me a flower.
The woods were dark as the trees and fog stopped the sun from joining us on its paths. Only sighing leaves falling from trees broke the silence. That is until Luce and Theo started exploring. They found a tree trunk to balance on and a broken bird’s egg. A short rest by the den they built in the woods before we returned to the paths in the mist. 
Like John Keats who composed ‘To Autumn’ after a Sunday walk, we saw that it was a “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.” 
A moody pose to match the woods and then a final run before we headed home.
What is it about autumnal mornings that beckons us so?
This is part of an ongoing series with photos of “Just a walk...” including on the beach, in the woods and with the wind.
Dean of Little Steps says
So love your photos! And also love taking a walk in the mist even though I find it a bit eerie! #countrykids.
Kriss MacDonald says
It is eerie but I think that’s part of the fun about it. Sort of like walking off into another kingdom. And thank you Dean!
Christine says
I love the spider webs on the fence photograph! I had a misty drive to work on Friday but when I arrived the sun was just breaking through the trees and mist so I had to pop and take some photos too. I love this time of year. #countrykids
Kriss MacDonald says
It’s amazing how many spider webs are out in the Autumn! It is lovely taking photos in the mist too 🙂
Melody says
What a beautiful post and stunning, stunning photos. I would to do stuff like this with my daughter too. 🙂 xx
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you so much – i do love just going on a fun nature walk with the kids.
Sara | mumturnedmom says
Oh, these photos are magical! What a wonderful walk you had x
Kriss MacDonald says
Aaah it was the mist that was magical xx
happyhomebird says
Love autumn misty mornings, I often want to run out there and explore before it disappears. Amazing pictures.
Kriss MacDonald says
Autumn misty mornings are rather magical if I say so myself xx
Coombe Mill says
Oh Kriss this post is simply magical. The photography is equisic, your children’s quiet absorbing expressions matching the beauty of the autumn morning. It makes me want to set my alarm and do the same. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids.
Kriss MacDonald says
It’s the mist that makes a morning like this so peaceful and mysterious. And thank you Fiona.
Katie says
such atmosphere in these pictures, that fence is wonderful x
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Katie – the mist does make everything so atmospheric during this season.
Sarah says
This is such a beautiful, poetic post to look at and read. Your photographs of the scenery and your beautiful children are really incredible. I felt like I was being guided on a walk myself. Beautiful. I’m glad I popped by to read.
Mammasaurus says
Oh the atmosphere in these photos Kriss is amazing! I love when the weather presents us with a special treat. Really rather amazing at how different it can make familiar places look too isn’t it?
Thank you for joining in x
Kriss MacDonald says
I see mist or fog and just want to run out into it with my camera! I think it’s also wonderful for my children to see the woods when they’re misty too.
Mammasaurus says
Totally agree Kriss I do the same – get very excited on a foggy morning! Thank you for joining in again. I’ve featured you as one of the faves from last week 🙂 x
Kriss MacDonald says
When there’s a mist about it’s definitely time for a walk in the woods. And thank you Annie.
Rachel @ The Ordinary Lovely says
These photographs are incredible! As are your lovely words to accompany them. We have beautiful fields very close to where we live and I can see the mist hang over them early in the morning. I struggle to get my two up early enough to enjoy it but every now and again, if my husband is working from home, I put my trainers on and run across them. It’s wonderful!
Gemma Evans says
You really can’t beat a walk in the mist. Breathtaking photos Kriss, I can almost smell the fresh, damp air <3