"Aspen's Encore"

This was my first trip across the Conway Summit during peak autumn foliage. It is a sight to behold! The light was of poor quality because of the lack of any clouds, but despite that, the colors glowed even after the sun dropped below the horizon. With the light source behind the trees and horizon, it is still a backlighted subject. For this reason, the aspens seemed to intensify, all the while the shaded blue light was picked up by the white trunks. Most would mitigate this color shift and make the trunks neutral in value, but I contend that this would not be an accurate reproduction of the actual ambient scene. The color contrast is actually one reason why the aspens seem to come to life. This particular group of trees showed a pumpkin hue. My guess is that within a few more days, most of these leaves will have fallen. After recording the scene, I paused for a few more minutes to visually take in the scene, despite my kids and Father-in-law waiting in the car for me. If you don't get it now, who knows when you will get it again!!

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Outstanding color and composition.

I don't understand the lower ratings on this one at all. I would be happy to have this as one of my own works. Great photograph!

Walter.. it is just jealousy, no more no less.