Cattails!

I have always been fascinated by cattails.
In late fall, when they begin to fade, is when I like them best.
Here are some cattail closeups from Six Lakes up by Altamont:

I love the soft, fluffy down interior.
When I was a kid I wanted to gather it and make a pillow stuffed with it:

This is my favorite, cattails that are just beginning to burst into fluff:

Even when fall color begins to fade, I still love autumn!