central valley "Irreversible Grip of Summer"

Parched by dry winds and baking sun, these once green hills will remain brown until the season cycle is complete. Even some recent rains will not reverse the trend, only holding down the dust for a day. The winding road heading up the fold is Breckenridge road. This is open grazing territory, so the grasses have no chance. Thanks for your time!

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Great shot. The sun golden light has made this place alive. Regards.

Beautiful landscape...I really like how the low sun creates texturing in the valley and ravines...nice dramatic clouds. Well done.

Sharp and with an fantastic light.

Regards,

--MAA

Great shot. Excelent light.

Very nice shot ^^^ Best regards

 

***Ali***

The shadow in the foreground and background with sun light running through the middle draws my eye to this image. Nice capture.

Thank you Sonali, J Kilgo, Màrio, Emma, Ali and Joseph, I appreciate your observations and comments!

Stunning light and fabulous colour. I love the felty hills and the lone tree with the road snaking past.

 

Simon

Very nice image!

No one captures these velvet hills and sky the way you do...no one! Excellent work. Thank you for sharing. :)

P.S. I love your title; it really conveys the effect the heat has on this area and the people who live in it!

Thanks Trisha, I appreciate your input! Looks like I neglected to thank Simon and Dr. Didi. Isn't the first time I let a response get away. Sorry guys!