Fall photography is an art form. Timing is everything. New England offers a diverse pallet for those seeking fall colors when the landscape transforms to red, orange, and gold. This season is ideal for leaf-peeping and photo opportunities.

As seen in these maps, the vibrant fall hues which the New England region is so beloved for can be expected to peak during the week of Oct. 7. The region's colorful foliage displays bring in about 10 million leafpeepers each year. Here is a map from AccuWeather showing the best month for autumn colors across the country:

We're closing in on the official first day of fall, but parts of northern New England are already reporting moderate fall colors. Check our updated map HERE.

Now that we are approaching fall, the mountains and valleys are beginning to show in beautiful hues of copper, scarlet and gold. It is one of the best parts of

Although fall decorations have been in big box stores for months now, we'll have to wait longer before we see significant fall color on the trees in north Georgia. Our 11 Alive Weather Impact Team set out to break down the 'science' behind why our leaves change colors and how the weather can impact them.