Yes, those are red maples, and beautiful photos, George.
Because of our drought, we do not have a colorful fall at all.
At the dream house we are never going to live in, next to the loft, there is an immense ginkgo tree. I have always looked forward to when the leaves turn a vibrant yellow. You have to catch it quick, because when they fall, it happens in a day or two.
When I think about how I looked forward to being able to enjoy this tree on a daily basis and now are not there to appreciate it, it makes me cry.
I also had a beautiful dogwood tree at the house where we moved from. It had been crushed when one of my giant willow oaks landed on it. Although it was mutilated, I didn't cut it down, and it ended up being the prettiest dogwood I've ever seen because of this accidental "pruning". I will try to post a picture of it when I get home from work.
Come to think of it, that dogwood tree should have red leaves now. I may take a journey north this weekend and if it looks good, I'll post a picture of it.