Barn Swallow #3
And a final frame as the bird flies back out against the blue sky.
Barn Swallow #2
here is the same bird a fraction of a second later.
Barn Swallow #1
As fast as these birds were, I managed to capture a single 18 frame sequence of one of them as it flew by. here is one of the shots
Snowy Egret In Flight
Lots of these birds along the shore, and a few in the air while we were there.
Snowy Egret Perched
This guy was looking for his next meal I think...
Bowl of Color
The now clearing skies accentuate the yellow patches of Aspen that seem to be in virtually every direction.
Golden Pathway #1
Now we get to drive right through a stand of trees.
Let's Stop For Lunch...
...and oh, by the way, how is this for a lunch time vantage point?
Golden Pathway #2
Another shot deep inside this stand of Aspen.
View from the Top
While being in the trees is great, I still love those views from above treeline, even if there are not Aspen to colorize the image.
Golden Dell
A detail shot of an open patch between competing stands of Aspen and Evergreen trees.
A Slice of Orange
A small orange section of trees highlights the view in this area.
What Weather?
The day has rounded out to absolutely beautiful, with gorgeous views fading into the distance. No indication of the clouding drizzle that came before or the even worse weather to come (but only AFTER we are down the trail!!!)
Amazing Wall of Trees #1
The muted light really brings out the colors of the myriad of trees that come down the slopes in this area.
Amazing Wall of Trees #2
Another view of the never-ending Aspen covered slopes along this part of the trail.
Small Stand
A small stand of Aspen displays some vibrant color.
Easy Trail
The trail heads down momentarily, with the amazing wall of trees showing to the right and the uncertain weather ahead, as the mountains poke through in the distance.
Along the Creek
A set of Aspen glow in the distance, next to a rushing stream, along one of the many high country highways in Colorado.
Yellow and Green
Aspen and Evergreens light up in yellow and green in the late day sun in Colorado.
Backlit Beauty
A stand of Aspen trees glows in the fleeting sunlight as storm clouds sweep by in the distance.
Yellow Ribbon
A small stand of Aspen starts to show out in fall colors amongst a larger stand of Evergreen trees in the high country of Colorado.
Orange Splendor
An amazing grove of changing Aspen trees glows orange at the top in the against the blue October sky .
Inviting Drive #1
Amazing fall color lines the rural roadway in the high country of Colorado.
