I spent some time in this spot with Floris Van Breugel. When we arrived we were immediately taken with the interesting patterns in the sand, a result of recent rain. I made a few images, the first of which I posted earlier on NPN was made in dry sand. I later found these fascinating patterns [...]
Dying aspens in a final autumn display. Sad and beautiful. Part of me feels fortunate to have had a chance to see them in their prime in previous years. Future visitors to this place may not see such displays again for many years to come, possibly ever.
This is shaping up to be a strange year for the aspens. Some are still sporting a full green coat of leaves while others have been stripped bare by a recent storm (and another one is en route). This was one especially beautiful patch in a local grove I visited earlier today.
To me, autumn is the most beautiful of seasons and a time I look forward to each year. Other than the obvious displays of trees, the careful observer can also find infinite beauty on every scale.
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