It’s only in fall that I remember that aspens are also called quaking aspens. In the summer, their leaves are so dense that I’m able to see only a mass of green, but once their foliage thins out a bit in the fall, I begin to see individual leaves trembling and shuddering. They often seem to float in delicate lacy clouds around each tree.
I couldn’t resist a few shots of the backlit aspen leaves below, while they fluttered against the brooding sky behind them.
This year the scrub oak turned at just about the same time the aspens did, creating the burnt orange background behind the yellow trees below.
Other vegetation was turning too, such as the beautiful red ground cover below. I have no idea what it’s called but I loved the mix of colors.
It seems the scrub oak begins turning at the same time as the aspens more and more often. I’d like to think it’s one positive effect of global warming.1
Last, here’s a photo I forgot to include with last week’s reflections post. I was fascinated by these particular reflections, not only because the surface below isn’t one normally thought of as reflective, but also because of the almost impressionistic effect it created.
Anyone up to guessing what that surface was? Please add your ideas to the comments or email me if so.
No doubt a very short-sighted point of view on my part. But hey! anything for a good photo!
I'll venture a guess. The hood of a car? And yes, all beautiful photos capturing nature's beauty.
Ditto to Judith’s comment!