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Hello, Iâm [Evan Ortiz](, digital photo editor of Bloomberg Pursuits. Iâm here to talk about autumnâmy favorite season. And itâs not just because my birthday, which I celebrated last week, usually aligns with the autumnal equinox. There is something energizing about this time of year, when the temperature becomes crisp. These days, heat comes not from the air around me but radiates from cups of (decaf) coffee warming my hands. Now Iâm in my fashion element: I can rock out the hoodies, sweaters and boots that have been collecting dust in my closet. Maybe this is the year Iâll [try a puffer](, get some [hats](, and maybe even look into this fallâs trend of [pointed-toe shoes](. (Not sure if Iâll go as far as getting a [Midtown vest]( or [suede](.)
Floating gold leaves at a pond in Rochester, New York. Photographer: Evan Ortiz But as a visually oriented person, what gets me most pumped is seeing the transformations in the natural environment. In spite of being a born-and-bred city boyâor maybe because of itâI love trees, especially when the leaves mature. Lately, Iâve been reflecting on how we can find luxury in the simple things and enjoy the inherent wealth of nature. We can find richness among the red, yellow and amber leaves by camping (or [glamping](, if you must), or simply [walkingâthe latest trend](. Going bird watching. Or taking photos!
Exploring the foliage at Mendon Ponds, New York, with my friend Meredith. Photographer: Evan Ortiz Do you want tips on the best way to photograph this annual visual bonanza? [Iâve got you](. For example, you may know that people often make pictures more lively, but remember to get down on the little onesâ level. And weâll tell you why you should embrace rainy days when shooting. Weâve also lately been rolling out our fall preview stories, getting you ready for all the shows to watch]( in New York City, the [hottest books of the season](, even [the most delicious mooncakes]( and [the best movies]( coming out. A long time Hunger Games stan, Iâm highly interested in watching the prequel in November.
Iâm not too much of a Broadway person, but I am planning to buy tickets asap to watch JaJaâs African Hair Braiding at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Photographer: Matthew Murphy Heated beverages are the best this time of year. Cider, coffee, tea, [hot toddies](âpick your poison. My personal favorite is a piping hot chocolate from [Guatemalan restaurant, Ix](. Also known as champurrado, it has delicious hints of cinnamon and the dark-chocolate favorite is strong, but sweet enough to make me smile. I know colder weather and cloudy skies can be a bummer. One way Iâve mitigated those moments is to practice presence and mindfulness. If I canât change the circumstances around me, I can do my best to embrace what is, and find gratitude through it. Five Places to Enjoy Fall Foliage I grew up in New York City, so while nature and trees arenât wholly unfamiliar to me, I make a point each year to get out and appreciate the foliage. Whether itâs strolling through my neighborhood in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, or taking a trip upstate New York, the changing colors bring me joy. If youâre heading off for the weekend, [hereâs a new look]( at how weekender bags are getting a serious upgrade. Inspired in part by our coverage at Pursuits, Iâve developed a wish list of leafy destinations. These are three places Iâd love to visit, and two I want to revisit.
Views of nature at the hot pool at Piaule. Photographer: Sean Davidson
Piaule in the Catskills Secluded, modern, intimate: [The Piaule cabins]( in the Catskills have been on my radar for some time. The property offers a guided [âforest bathingâ experience](âwhich is actually a slow walkâthat lets you breathe in the ambers and reds of the leaves. Then, Iâd process all I saw while soaking in a mineral plunge pool. After all the viewing and relaxing, Iâd end the day, [gobbling up a dish]( by executive chef Ryan Tate at the restaurant.
A Porsche 911 Carrera on Mount Desert Island in Maine. Photographer: Tobias Hutzler for Bloomberg Businessweek
Acadia National Park, Maine If I had a fancy car, like a [Porsche 911 Carrera]( (and, importantly, a driverâs license), zipping through winding, wooded roads in Maine would be an exhilarating experience. Iâve seen countless breathtaking photos of the areas like [Acadia National Park]( and [Aragosta at Goose Cove]( to know that the color in this New England region is magical.
Tucked into the mountainside, Blackberry Mountainâs Stone Cottages offer guests sweeping mountain views that are breathtaking in every season. Source:Â Blackberry Mountain
Blackberry Mountain [Blackberry Mountain](, a 5,200-acre property settled in the glorious Smoky Mountains, offers a vast arrangement of accommodations, from cottages to treehouses to mountain homes. If thatâs not inviting enough, the property has received [accolades for its dining]( and activities centered on wellness. Iâve had friends stay at camping grounds in the Smoky Mountain region, who told me inspiring stories about waking up surrounded by blankets of fog. To pivot between the restorative dining at Blackberry Mountain and then get lost in these foliaged, hazy, hills would be the ultimate retreat.
Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada. Photographer: mysticenergy/E+
Vancouver, Canada If I had to pick an ideal place to live, itâd be a location where urban and rustic blend seamlessly. The city of Vancouver easily comes to mind. Iâve visited twice, and I need to go once more during autumn. From [gorgeous walks in Stanley Park](, to eating in its [excellent restaurants](, to sightseeing downtown, a fall trip to this city would be ideal for me.
Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park, New York. Photographer: JimVallee/iStockphoto
Letchworth State Park, New York When I was a freshman photography student at Rochester Institute of Technology, I took a trip with some friends to [Letchworth State Park]( in the fall. As a city kid, Iâd never experienced the beauty of nature on this scale. Upon arrival, I took to the colorful trails like a wood nymph. And then I got lost from my group, which ended up being worth it, because I encountered the Middle Falls: my first ever view of a waterfall. The spectacle laid out in front of me of pure foliage, water and sun solidified my resolve to pursue a visual career. Meet the Industry Shakers
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A Florida mogul brings his Fontainebleau brand to Sin City.
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An influencer admitted to taking roughly $11,000 of steroids a month.
- [In Colorado, a Tiny Ski Town Faces a Big Future With New Owners](
Itâs a tiny but mighty heli-ski haven.
- [John Lennonâs Missing Patek Watch, Now Found, Is Likely Worth Millions](
A Swiss court has ruled on the rightful owner of watch.
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