Of all the aspen and other fall color photos I took this year, the image below is one of my favorites. I love the little purple thistles (evidence of summer) combined with the yellow aspens (evidence of autumn). I also like those tall, bare tree trunks to the left. They are every bit as characteristic of aspens as are their yellow, trembling leaves.1
It seemed to be a very slow fall for a while but alas, all good things eventually come to an end. In the meantime, I made the most of my travels around Colorado. It was the first time I’d ever been able to see fall in the Rockies and I was grateful for the opportunity.
Speaking of which, I am also grateful for all of you, my dear readers. It’s now been a full year and a half since I began sending out these missives. Against all the odds — or more accurately, my fears — the majority of you continue to open them, and I haven’t yet run out of photos. Both were very real concerns back in May of 2021 when I dipped my toe in the water.
I know that each of you continue to make a deliberate choice to look at my work amidst the constant bombardment of communications we receive these days. I’m deeply humbled and incredibly thankful that you continue to do so. Thank you so much for your support.
Wishing you and yours a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend!
A slightly more official name for aspens is quaking aspens, and their very official name is Populus tremuloides. Their leaves noticeably quake, shake, and tremble in the fall.
Thank YOU, Lisa, for the continuous flow of beautiful photos. And words of wisdom.
Love!! Will mss Fall and your wonderful photos! 🧡💛❤️