Birthday Colors

Aspen trees against the dark backdrop of fir and spruce trees.

Aspen trees against the dark backdrop of fir and spruce trees.

 

I went out wandering in the fall colors this morning.  I think what makes the Rocky Mountain autumn so striking is the contrast between the bright yellows, oranges and reds, against the dark background of the evergreen trees.

In other parts of the the state, the stands of aspen are huge.  A friend in Aspen (the aptly named town) takes these photos.

I am very enamored with the way water droplets bead on aspen leaves.

 

Aspen Leaves

Aspen Leaves

 

And doubled enamored when the leaves are floating down a stream.

 

Aspen leaves with dual sparkles near the stem.  (Click for larger.)

Aspen leaves with dual sparkles near the stem. (Must click for larger.)

 

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8 thoughts on “Birthday Colors

  1. Great aspen shots. Around here, last autumn, everything just turned brown and fell off the trees. The colors have been grand this year.

    • I hear all kinds of folklore regarding when the aspen change and what will cause better colors one year over a another year. But with my casual observance, I’d say there is no magical occurrence or ingredient. It’s probably a complex combination of things.

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