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Aspen peaking …
Redness.
By Bob Berwyn
FRISCO — One more incredible weekend of fall colors in the high country, with some of the leaves already falling of in the wind, while other stands are just reaching a peak. Sunday morning’s somewhat gray skies were a challenge at first, especially since I wasn’t out and about at the crack of dawn, when the diffuse light might have been a benefit. But eventually, I came to see the blueish cast in the sky as my friend, acting as a foil to the bright yellows, oranges and even a few trees verging on pure red. I spotted one clump of red trees from the deck of our house in Frisco and then headed to the Meadow Creek trailhead to try and track it down. Thanks to Gary Giberson for allowing me to hike around on the Giberson ranch!
A juvenile redtail hawk perched on a dead lodgepole near Meadow Creek.
Spotted the aspen clump from up on the benches north of Lilypad Lake.
The same view via iPhone and Instagram. This shot is a little messy, but I like the rich tones.
Closer …
Another look at the hawk.
Another iPhone version, while wandering around and trying to get the best angle and the best sky lighting for these amazing trees.
Trio.
Filed under: Colorado, Morning photo, photography, seasons Tagged: | aspens, Colorado, fall colors, Summit County Colorado, Summit County photography
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