Before I get to the the main write-up I want to mention that I have been honored by having one of my photos published in the Natural Landscape Photography Awards fine-art book. The quality; presentation and writing in this book is outstanding!
Aspen Bow
I took a few days at the end of September and start of October this year to explore the mountains around Salt Lake City. I timed my visit for what is usually the peak fall season for the area. Unfortunately, probably due to warmer than usual weather, most areas were a week or more behind the norm. It was beautiful none-the-less and and we did find small pockets of fall colors.
SentinelsMorning Mist on the LakeMore than a Tree – An aspen tree is often interconnected underground to other aspens in such a way as to make it part of a larger living organism, more than a single tree.Evening MeadowSolo ObserverClinging to Earth
Just a reminder, you can pre-order my 2023 calendar at a discount through the end of the month here. Thank you to all the people that already ordered one.
I took several small local trips over the month of September. My favorite trip was a day in the Laguna Mountains with the disintegrating Hurricane Kay passing through the area. When I arrived in the mountains I was greeted by one of my favorite conditions: fog. This first shot was taken while the fog was rolling through.
Brothers
A few moments later there was a downpour and I took shelter in my car. I drove up the road to another location. By then the rain had stopped. I love the spaciousness and interaction between these trees. Each tree has its own character. For this shot it was a tree party!
Friendly Gathering
Later in the day, the low clouds cleared and I set off on a short hike to catch the sunset on Garnet Peak. The hike to peak was very special. The mountains had gotten a lot of rain over the past few days. I was surprised to see the high desert with fresh, vibrant blooms.
RabbitbrushGlowing PeakMountain Layers – This was taken while hiking down from the same peak on a different day, later in the month.
On another day, I got up at sunrise to hike a section of Daley Ranch. It was foggy again!
Oak and Buckwheat
To see more from my September Wanderings, click here.
