Nature's switch
The opening of autumn in northern New Mexico defies description. Perfect days with crisp blue skies, dotted with a fleeting cloud or two, and nights occasionally bringing the closing acts of thunder and lightning, trying to wring out what little moisture is left in the atmosphere. It is magnificent. Responding to precisely the right conditions, the aspen in the Sangre de Cristo mountains near Santa Fe Ski Basin, are putting on an unparalleled show right now. It feels as if suddenly someone - nature - turned on a switch this week. It happened, literally, in a two day period, when the aspen went from a fading green to yellow, gold and burnished orange. There may soon be some red in the mix as well. It is spectacular. Autumn makes me smile!
This is one of my older aspen photographs taken while we were living in Taos County. Highway 64 between Tres Piedras, and Tierra Amarilla has some real gems. These had been dusted with snow that left what I call rain "shadows" on the trees.
If you live in the northern hemisphere, I hope you are able to enjoy autumn color and the joy it brings.
until next Monday,
DB
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Have a happy and colorful fall.
thanks