With summer fading, Jackie Jeffers took this close-up of a sunflower in her garden in the late-afternoon sun.

Doug Corwin of East Washington took this photo of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Shown left of center is Hawksbill, the highest point in the park.

Terry LaBryer of Monongahela spotted this swallowtail visiting her black-eyed Susans.

Brook Ward took this photo inside an abandoned church in Duquesne.

Tammy Perkins took this photo of barrel cacti blooming at night.

Say what? Kola, a Boykin spaniel owned by Todd and Kim Jones of Bentleyville, gets a close look at this sign banning her and other dogs from the Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park.

Beth Signorini spotted this kingfisher after a recent rain in Robinson Township, Washington County.

Robin Seeber took this close-up of Queen Anne's lace seeds in West Alexander.

The Octoberfest in Wellsburg attracted all kinds of attendees, including this parrot that was riding on its owner's shoulder and was spotted by Estelle Woodburn of Independence Township.

Emily Smith took this photo of her grandmother's cat, Tigger. We're not sure whether he was deep in study of cell biology or just giving the book a "cat scan."

This puffed-up pigeon spotted by Carol Brunetti of McMurray doesn't seem thrilled about our recent colder spell.

David Fisher took this photo of a tree at the edge of Bryce Canyon in Bryce National Park in Utah.

Jamie Leichty took this early morning photo of a foggy Luke Durant from a campsite in Lake Durant State Park in New York's Adirondacks.

Beth Signorini spotted three young gray squirrels frolicking in a tree while she worked in her yard in Cecil Township.

Estelle Woodburn of Independence Township took this photo of a fog-shrouded Cross Creek Lake from Route 844 on Columbus Day morning.

Sandy Thomas of Washington took this photo of a spider's handiwork while visiting Clymer, N.Y.

Beth Signorini spotted these ringnecks walking along a road in Robinson Township, Washington County. She said they were snacking on berries from the bushes.

Allan Jack says seeing these sheep reminded him of the song "Ebony and Ivory."

Amanda Durbin came upon these turkey vultures perched on fenceposts in Amity.

A couple, right, sits by a dam beneath the autumn foliage, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at the Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Gary Yarbrough took this photo at Buttermilk Falls near Kittanning, where he and his wife enjoyed a fall hike.

Kerry Pigeon took this photo of sunshine filtering through the trees in a wooded area near her backyard in Scenery Hill.

Pat Meloy of Avella has a tree that can't seem to decide what season it is. Half of the maple is green, while the other half has taken on its fall colors.

Marianne Povich of Washington took this photo along the shore of Lake Michigan on her way to a Pittsburgh Pirates game at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Doug Corwin of East Washington took this scenic fall photo along Route 40, just east of Claysville.

Stephen Ezarik used a drone to take this photo of a country road in Scenery Hill.

Carol Brunetti took this photo of the sun rising over McMurray and burning off the dense morning fog.

Estelle Woodburn of Independence Township took this photo of clouds dotting an October sky.

Tina Lasko took this photo of colorful fall leaves obscuring a manhole cover while on vacation in the Laurel Mountains.

Debbie Mills says she and her niece, Madison, gathered these while vacationing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. They thought the fruits looked like giant candy corn, but the locals call them wild pineapples. The center part can be used as a flavoring in drinks.

Diana Morris captured this sunset on Burnsville Ridge outside Claysville.