"Trail Northward"

Spring is definitely on the move in the Central Valley. This area along the flanks of Bear Mountain has truly sprung in the last week. I chose this comp because of the lichen covered boulders, the drainage alongside the leaning dead oak and the trail leading off into the distance. The weather called for clear skies. I love it when they are dead wrong. It is so helpful in planning a photo shoot!

Thanks for your observations! The Larger view is recommended.

Fantastic colours again Mark, and i like the simplicity of the composition. This almost reminds me of the Yorkshire Dales.

 

Well done, Dave.

Love it! Regards.

Gran color y detalle.

Una buena composicion y colorido.

Saludos.

Thank you David, Marta, Gallego and Rueda. David, I have never been to England, Ireland or Scotland. I would love to go and shoot some of those pastoral scenes. Your photography, among a couple of others from abroad, is some of my favorite landscapes. It is quite a compliment, then, to have you compare this to the Yorkshire Dales. I think when our region is green and verdant (which is actually rare), it does compare to the landscapes from there. Thanks for the compliment!

Everything about this image is superb. I can't imagine how you could improve on it.

Excellent work!

Excellent work, in all its beauty. Thanks and regards - LKV.

Thanks William, Dr. Didi and Lennart. I appreciate the comments!

Another excellent composition. Each of the elements of this image could stand alone but together they make a delicious piece of eye candy. Beautiful, Mark! Masterfully processed, your sky is amazing!

Wonderful. I can almost smell the fresh air.

Beautiful, very nice colours! Regards.

Fabulous - there are hints of spring in Montreal - but only a hint - my backyard is still all white with snow but much less than before. There is a hint of an 'S' shape which adds to my pleasure. HAPPY SHOOTING AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.