Wildlife, landscape and weather photography
It was a typically gorgeous Colorado day this past Saturday and perfect for photography, wildlife viewing and fall foliage. With clear, blue skies above, Hallett Peak (left), elevation 12,720 ft, and Flattop Mountain (right), 12,324′, looked as rugged as ever. Below timberline on their slopes and on those of nearby mountains the aspen were radiant in fall gold.
The late afternoon sun was peering through this grove of aspen trees near Estes Park, Colorado yesterday. The changing of colors is a bit early this year and this was likely the last, good weekend up in the mountains. Some spots were already bare while others were nearing the end.
The change of colors is in full swing in Colorado’s high country right now and the landscape is looking amazing. The aspen are golden and in some places shades of orange and red. This image was taken yesterday afternoon on Guanella Pass looking to the east back toward Georgetown.
I decided I didn’t want to wait till this weekend to see the fall colors so I headed for the high country right after work today. Guanella Pass in Colorado was absolutely stunning and awash in yellows and oranges.
Not much aspen where I was at in Pike National Forest but the scrub oak was golden at sunrise yesterday.
As we were heading farther into autumn, the leaves were golden and would soon be gone. I went for a walk around Eastlake Reservoir soon after sunrise to attempt to capture the colors.
Looking up, I saw the moon and our usual dark blue Colorado sky. Framed with some golden leaves, I think it made for a pleasant image.
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Fall in the Colorado high country brings the changing of the colors of the leaves as aspen trees turn golden. This image captures the stunning variety of colors from the golden leaves and the green pines to the blue sky above.
Photo © Tony’s Takes. Image is available for purchase as a print or for digital use. Please don’t steal, my prices aren’t particularly expensive. For more information contact me here.
