IntrepidXJ
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Autumnal Equinox | Fall Colors 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
After getting home from the San Juan Mountains on Sunday, I turned my attention to photographing local fall colors this week. I did a little research online and found that the colors up on the Grand Mesa were looking pretty good right now, so I decided to head up there after work. I spent much of the evening photographing the colors between Spruce Point, Mesa Lakes and Skyway Point since they were looking pretty good in this area. The clearing clouds from the weekend storms created dynamic lighting conditions and a beautiful magenta sunset. It was a nice way to spend the evening. While I didn't plan it this way, it just so happens that today was also the autumnal equinox, the official beginning of the fall season, so I guess it's fitting that I was out photographing fall colors today.
This vibrant group of aspen trees caught my attention as I drove by, so I had to stop and get a closer look.
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Bright by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Orange by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A rainbow of color: yellows, greens, reds and oranges.
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Rainbow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Tracks in the fallen leaves along a Forest Service road.
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Tracks by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A group of golden aspen along the rocky shore of Mesa Lake.
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Reflection & Color by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A tunnel of yellow aspen trees curve over the road.
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Tunnel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
View over the West Bench from near Skyway Point.
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West Bench by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Clouds by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Distant Lake by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Sea of Color by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Chalk Mountain framed by fall colors.
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Chalk Mountain by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Framed by Color by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I really like this one.
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Grand Mesa Colors by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A colorful drive along the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway.
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Scenic Drive by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Backlit Color by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Hillside by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The view from Skyway Point shortly before sunset.
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Skyway Point by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I like the layers in this one.
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Distant Layers by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A beautiful magenta sunset over the West Bench.
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Grand Mesa Sunset by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Magenta Sky by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
>> Grand Mesa Fall Colors Photo Gallery
>> The Original Trip Report on ADVENTR.CO
Monday, September 22, 2014
After getting home from the San Juan Mountains on Sunday, I turned my attention to photographing local fall colors this week. I did a little research online and found that the colors up on the Grand Mesa were looking pretty good right now, so I decided to head up there after work. I spent much of the evening photographing the colors between Spruce Point, Mesa Lakes and Skyway Point since they were looking pretty good in this area. The clearing clouds from the weekend storms created dynamic lighting conditions and a beautiful magenta sunset. It was a nice way to spend the evening. While I didn't plan it this way, it just so happens that today was also the autumnal equinox, the official beginning of the fall season, so I guess it's fitting that I was out photographing fall colors today.
This vibrant group of aspen trees caught my attention as I drove by, so I had to stop and get a closer look.
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Bright by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Orange by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A rainbow of color: yellows, greens, reds and oranges.
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Rainbow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Tracks in the fallen leaves along a Forest Service road.
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Tracks by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A group of golden aspen along the rocky shore of Mesa Lake.
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Reflection & Color by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A tunnel of yellow aspen trees curve over the road.
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Tunnel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
View over the West Bench from near Skyway Point.
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West Bench by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Clouds by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Distant Lake by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Sea of Color by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Chalk Mountain framed by fall colors.
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Chalk Mountain by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Framed by Color by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I really like this one.
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Grand Mesa Colors by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A colorful drive along the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway.
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Scenic Drive by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Backlit Color by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Hillside by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The view from Skyway Point shortly before sunset.
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Skyway Point by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I like the layers in this one.
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Distant Layers by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A beautiful magenta sunset over the West Bench.
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Grand Mesa Sunset by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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Magenta Sky by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
>> Grand Mesa Fall Colors Photo Gallery
>> The Original Trip Report on ADVENTR.CO