Autumn Recap – Part One

I’ve been busy reviewing and processing more fall images that interest me. As I’ve mentioned before, my blog acts as an archive of my work. Just some of what I post here will end up in my yearly favorites gallery and this is a record of those that do and those that don’t. It was a wonderful fall for photographing and perhaps one of my more productive too. Here, in no particular order is part one of the recap, containing more images than my usual posts. The leaves may be gone but it is still fall!

Sunshine Mountain near Telluride Colorado displays a coat of fresh snow above autumn colors below.
‘Winter Above Autumn’ © Denise Bush
A fence has fallen but remained in place to border some golden, autumn aspens.
‘Broken-down Border’ © Denise Bush
Snow comes to the mountains to create a dramatic autumn scene.
‘Wintry Prelude’ © Denise Bush
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Aspen trunks and changing foliage make a pretty nature vignette.
‘Aspen Vignette’ © Denise Bush
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A cloud lights up shortly after the sun goes down as a last minute surprise.
‘Sunset Near Telluride’ © Denise Bush
Using a telephoto lens, aspens in the distance are glowing with late day backlighting.
‘Admiring From Afar’ © Denise Bush
Aspens intersect in a forest that grows every which way!
‘Aspen Intersections’ © Denise Bush
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A favorite stand of cottonwoods shows their autumn grandeur in this isolated view.
‘The Cottonwoods’ © Denise Bush
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A little light peeks out above Red Mountain to illuminate the autumn colors.
‘Red Mountain In Autumn’ © Denise Bush
Snow comes to the Colorado mountains in autumn seen here in this contrasting scene.
‘Season Contrast’ © Denise Bush
A border of golden aspen trees compliments the warm spotlight on the distant mountains.
‘Spotlight At Sunset’ © Denise Bush

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More Fun With Fences

If you’ve been following this blog you already know that I love to include the rustic fences I find while photographing the landscape. This post includes new compositions found this fall and two that were pre-visualized and finally actualized. These two are at the end of the post, utilizing a fence that grabbed my attention several years ago. I was drawn to the way it was situated high on a hill, with only the sky behind it. I drove by it many times and with its wide, uninterrupted line, I would pre-visualize a capture with the right sky. I knew I only had to be there on the right day and at the right time … and that finally happened this fall. I was able to create these two rather minimalistic images, exactly as I had imagined them.

A broken down fence add interest to this near and far autumn scene.
‘Fence & Fall Line’ © Denise Bush
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A rail fence has completely collapsed and been left in disrepair.
‘Fallen Fence’ © Denise Bush
Less seen orange and red aspens make a beautiful statement, bordered with a rail fence.
‘Fenced Aspens’ © Denise Bush
A rustic ranch gates acts as an appropriate mountain frame in this Colorado, San Juan Mountains scene.
‘Mountain Ranch View’ © Denise Bush
An oldstyle fence passes through some aspens whose leaves have started to fall.
‘Just Passing Through’ © Denise Bush
An oldstyle fence stays true to Colorado's long ranching tradition.
‘Rustic Fence & Autumn Aspens’ © Denise Bush
A wooden rail fence makes an interesting silhouette as it curves towrad a colorful sunrise.
‘Sunrise Curve’ © Denise Bush
A fence set against a sunset sky creates a minimalistic landscape.
‘Fence Silhouette At Sundown’ © Denise Bush
The sunsets with vibrant orange just on tyhe other side of a barbed wire fence.
‘Across The Border’ © Denise Bush

Do you like fences in the landscape too? Here are some other posts with the same theme:

https://denisebushphoto.wordpress.com/2022/09/01/fun-with-fences/

https://denisebushphoto.wordpress.com/2020/05/31/creative-identity-boundaries/

https://denisebushphoto.wordpress.com/2018/10/19/fall-along-fence-lines/

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Autumn In The Mountains

I haven’t posted many autumn landscapes featuring mountains yet, but that isn’t because I didn’t shoot them! I’m actually a bit overwhelmed (and pleased) by how much I have to go through! As usual the mountain peaks started out bare, and during the first part of October received some snow … a little dusting at first, and then more a few days later. The snow has managed to hang around on several of the peaks but evaporate on others. The coating depends on how high the peaks are and what face you are looking at. North faces tend to hold onto the snow a little longer. As I write this, snow is in the weather forecast. The mountains will start accumulating more and more, but sadly without the aspen accents. In no particular order, here are some of my favorite autumn, mountain images … with still more to go through. Editing is a time consuming task for me. I have to process selected images to decide if they are something I want to use. Sometimes they go into the ‘not using’ folder and the rest end up here! Hope you enjoy my ‘autumn in the mountains’!

Storm clouds roll in to produce dramatic lighting on thes San Jauan Mountains, Colorado scene.
‘Autumn Drama’ © Denise Bush
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This San Juan Mountain scene has both the colorful foliage and a snowcapped peak, creating a postcard perfect landscape.
‘Postcard Perfection’ © Denise Bush
A look down adds perspective to this unique San Jaun Mountains, Colorado scene.
‘Bottom Of The Hill’ © Denise Bush
It's that time of day ... when the evening shadows start to creep in at lower elevations, while the mountains still shine.
‘Shadow & Light Landscape’ © Denise Bush
A dusting of snow arrives in time to accompany the colorful autumn foliage.
‘A Little Autumn Snow’ © Denise Bush
A mix of sun and clouds creates a spotlight effect on an autumn, aspen ridge.
‘Autumn Light Play’ © Denise Bush
From near to far, the mountains are especially beautiful in autumn.
‘A Perfect Afternoon’ © Denise Bush
The deep golden color of this aspen tree really stands out against a foggy backdrop!
‘Highlights In The Fog’ © Denise Bush
Clouds lift in the morning after a snowfall on Wilson Peak, near Telluride.
‘A Peek At Wilson Peak’ © Denise Bush
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Interesting clouds grace this autumn scene featuring Sunshine Mountain near Telluride!
‘Sunshine On Sunshine Mountain’ © Denise Bush
Autumn aspens adorn the foreground of this San Juan Mountain, Colorado scene.
‘Autumn Aspens & Sunset’ © Denise Bush
The peak of Mount Sneffels is above the clouds here to the left of the frame.
‘Sneffels Under Cover’ © Denise Bush
Some final sunlight filters through the clouds to create a brilliant, last light over autumn aspens.
‘Last Light Mountain Time’ © Denise Bush
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This is my third 2022 autumn post and there’s more to come. If you missed ‘Finding Fall’ or ‘Finding More Fall’. Click on Denise Bush’s Photo Blog at the top and scroll down through the most recent posts! Thanks very much for visiting!

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Finding More Fall

I’m continuing to ‘find more fall’ and this post is another mix of autumn images. Beauty abounds and the area is busy with photographers from parts near and far, working to capture a piece of that beauty. I can relate to all those photographers as I too was once someone who would often travel for more scenic opportunities. Yes … I am very grateful to live where I can enjoy such wonderful scenery. It still takes work and I do consider it my job … one where I can happily put my skills (and determination) to work! Among the expansive landscape I enjoy finding smaller, intimate scenes like some I’ve posted here. I look to find aspen groupings that have an arrangement I can isolate and frame to create a pleasing composition. A walk to a less populated side of a lake provided opportunities to explore interesting reflections, instead of the overall view most come to capture and take home. I am always looking for subjects and compositions within the landscape that call out to me, and autumn is a time when that happens often!

Young aspen foliage sparkles in the late day side-light.
‘Sparkling Aspens’ © Denise Bush
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Aspen trees illuminate as the sun kisses the ridge goodnight in the distance.
‘Colorful Aspen Family’ © Denise Bush
Young aspens in gold acompany red and green in this found arrangement.
‘Cliffside Arrangement’ © Denise Bush
The contrast of twhite and black aspen trunks against autumn gold is a striking combination.
‘Aspen Trunks In Autumn Forest’ © Denise Bush
Tall aspens are daring so close to the edge of a cliff.
‘Aspens On Edge’ © Denise Bush
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Walking around the back side of this lake offered solitude among the beauty.
‘The Back Side’ © Denise Bush
Reflections of beautiful aspen trees reflect in the grassy section of a San Juan Mountain Lake.
‘Splendor In The Grass’ © Denise Bush
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Colorful aspen trees are reflected in a lake among some marsh grass.
‘Grassy Reflection’ © Denise Bush
An autumn mountain reflection among marsh grass makes a unique seasonal statement.
‘Frosty Grass & Reflection’ © Denise Bush

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Finding Fall

My camera and I have been working the autumn colors every chance we get. This year the change began a little late and so far, seems to be progressing somewhat slower than usual. Since I can’t be everywhere at once, I appreciate the staggered display. The area from and including Ouray and Silverton, along the Million Dollar Highway was, and usually is first to present beautiful colors. This is where I concentrated my time, with side trips to see how other areas were coming along. My priority is on shooting since the brilliantly colored foliage can be so fleeting. A recent rainy day allowed me to begin editing and processing some, but as long as nature allows, the rest can wait until the last leaf falls! Here are some of the scenes and subjects that caught my eye early on.

Surrounded by aspen trees, a Colorado Spruce tree is at home, among friends.
‘Among Friends’ © Denise Bush
Young spruce trees are companions tosome colorful autumn aspen trees, in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.
‘Opposite Attraction’ © Denise Bush
Aspens high up on rocky cliffs glow in the late day sun.
‘Aspen Waves’ © Denise Bush
A golden glow comes from within the forest. Aspen trees beyond the front trees have started their autumn display.
‘A Glow From Within’ © Denise Bush
A beautiful mountain view is accented with autumn aspens ... and if you look closely you'll see a little shelter below.
‘Little Shelter Below’ © Denise Bush
This seldom used road allowed for a private and peaceful moment among the colorful autumn aspen trees!
‘My Private Road’ © Denise Bush
Aspen trees are most often yellow but somethimes orange and even red be found.
‘Some Of Each’ © Denise Bush
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Kudos To Cottonwoods

It wouldn’t be fair to close out the fall foliage season without giving cottonwoods their due. Perhaps they are not as beloved as aspen trees but they do have qualities all their own. While they may look big and strong, their large branches break easily. I am always on the lookout for some with nice shapes. Cottonwoods are still hanging on to their leaves when the aspen trees are bare. Their colorful offerings help ween me from the aspen’s explosion of color, into a more monochromatic landscape. I hope you enjoy the images … the credit goes to the cottonwoods!

Cottonwoods adorn a sweeping view near Ridgway, Colorado.
‘Ranch View In Fall’ © Denise Bush
A closer look at some cottonwood trees refeals their structure and character.
‘Cottonwood Brilliance’ © Denise Bush
A beautiful group of cottonwood trees light up with late day light.
‘Cottonwoods & Mountain View’ © Denise Bush
Some golden cottonwoods below Mount Sneffels create a pleasing autumn scene.
‘Cottonwoods Below’ © Denise Bush
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The right light and golden foliage lights up a group of cottonwood trees in fall.
‘Below My Mesa’ © Denise Bush
Bright autumn cottonwoods border some grazing land in Ridgway Colorado.
‘Good For Grazing’ © Denise Bush
Hills with backlit cottonwood trees is a pretty sight, photographed at just the right moment.
‘Cottonwood Hills’ © Denise Bush

Do you love fall too? Check out my four previous posts … just click on ‘Denise Bush’s Photo Blog at the top and scroll down to see more!

Autumn Magic ~ Part 3

Here’s the last of my three-part, ‘Autumn Magic’ series, highlighting foliage in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado! I hope you enjoyed seeing the images. They were fun to make and share. Upon noticing some golden cottonwoods on a recent drive north I think I might have one more seasonal post in me. Found below the mountains, their color changed later and lasted a longer than the aspens. But as I write this, snow is expected. Soon it will be time to share winter scenes! I will surely miss fall, and warmer temperatures but getting out in the beautiful landscape is a blessing no matter the season.

A wooden corral is an accent to a beautiful scene near Ridgway, Colorado.
‘Corral With A View’ © Denise Bush
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A mountain lake and view of a snow covered mountain creates an idyllic scene.
‘Lake With Mountain View’ © Denise Bush
Beautiful, happy clouds add to a perfect day for a leaf peeping drive!
‘Happy Clouds Over Autumn Road’ © Denise Bush
Aspen trees mingle with spruce while catching the light on the side of a cliff.
‘Bright Bits Of Gold’ © Denise Bush
Nothing beats scenic beauty like snow on the peaks in autumn!
‘Snowy Peak In Autumn’ © Denise Bush
Golden aspens set the stage for an autumn scene with a distan outcropping.
‘Rocky Outcrop Beyond Autumn’ © Denise Bush
A curvy dirt road winds through the countryside toward the autumn colors up ahead.
‘Curving Toward Autumn’ © Denise Bush
Tall aspen trees display a beautiful gradient from orange to yellow
‘Orange & Yellow Combo’ © Denise Bush
With a snowstorm expected overnight, here's the last look at some autumn foliage below Sunshine Mountain, near Telluride.
‘End Of Autumn’ © Denise Bush

Autumn Magic ~ Part 1

Autumn is a magical time of the year for me and I love every phase … from the first colorful signs to the last leaf. I contemplated how I wanted to present my fall images this year. Should I show them by date? Should I show all the mountain scenes together? Another ‘tree’ post? Thinking while processing, processing while thinking, I came to the decision to simply show them as a mixed variety. I hope there’s some magic in your fall wherever you are! Here’s my first set …

Dramatic light adds to this aspen tree scene showing the first bit of snow on a mountain peak.
‘First Autumn Snow’ © Denise Bush
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Orange aspen leaves help a lone aspen tree standout against the background slope.
‘Autumn Standout’ © Denise Bush
Bright sidelighting illuminates close aspen trees as a mountain shows its colors beyond.
‘Through Golden Leaves’ © Denise Bush
A frosty morning in a wetland area accentuates the texture of some grass for an unexpected foreground.
‘Frosty Fall Morning’ © Denise Bush
A group of aspens look like flames ... orange and red and fiery!
‘Fiery Grouping’ © Denise Bush
A slope of aspen trees is reflected in a wetland area, creating a different view of autumn.
‘Wetland Reflection’ © Denise Bush
Some aspens light up with vibrant color while the sky darkens, warning of an incoming storm.
‘Before The Storm’ © Denise Bush
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There’s more ‘Autumn Magic’ to come, and in case you missed it, my previous post was dedicated to fall aspens.

For The Love Of Aspens

Unlike some autumn landscapes I’ll be posting in the future, this collection is all about aspens! Oh, upcoming posts will include aspens too, along with mountains of course. Fall is very fleeting here and I have been getting out as much as possible to capture it, before some friends visit, and before its over. I’ve been a little absent from blogging for that reason. I fell early in the season and damaged my favorite lens, a 24-105mm. I’ve missed it but it probably has been good, since it has me getting even better acquainted with other lenses. Most of my shooting has been with my 70-200mm f/2.8 which is an excellent lens. For other shots I’ve used a wide 16-35mm, 50mm prime and sometimes the big 150-600mm for far away captures. No matter what lens I’m using it is always fun to photograph aspen tees. I love them and many people tell me they do too! I hope you enjoy this selection … thanks for visiting.

A few orange aspen leaves add an accent to the yellow!
‘A Touch Of Orange’ © Denise Bush
An attractive arrangement of aspen trunks allow a glimpse of autumn ... in-between.
‘Autumn In-between’ © Denise Bush
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Younger aspens often have foliage lower on their trunks. Here, in a uniform row, they make a unique design.
‘Low Riders’ © Denise Bush
Ferns beneath tall aspens create a pretty early autumn scene.
‘Fern Forest Floor’ © Denise Bush
Leaning, bright white trunks and colorful foliage are the theme of this aspen image.
‘Tricolor Leaners’ © Denise Bush
A young aspen tree says 'look at me' in all its autumn glory!
‘Backlit Baby’ © Denise Bush
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