The season which encourages us to wrap up, put on a scarf, and wear boots fit for the mud and rain is in full swing.
It’s a celebration of the fruitful harvest and time to cuddle around those log fires with a blanket and a hot drink in time for the first frost.
Ripon is a place full of plentiful walks that showcase the beauty of the changing autumn colours.
Take at look at these 13 images shot in Ripon by photographer Mike Smith...
5. Autumn, Ripon
Autumn's harvest is known as one of the most abundant of all the seasons, including berries, mushrooms and root vegetable ready for harvesting which are savoured during the less fruitful winter months. Photo: Mike Smith
6. Autumn, Ripon
Whilst February might have the reputation of being the month of love, the Autumn season actually sees a spike in romance. Photo: Mike Smith
7. Autumn, Ripon
Autumn's harvest was so significant that the Harvest Festival was born where pagans would give thanks for successful yields in the form of singing hymns, dancing, praying, and decorating churches with fruits. Photo: Mike Smith
8. Autumn, Ripon
Chlorophyll is the chemical which makes tree leaves green and as it declines other chemicals become more prominent in the leaves. Photo: Mike Smith