Monday, September 14, 2015

Fall in the San Juans

Yesterday was the perfect day to drive higher in the mountains to see the Fall colors.
There was not a lot of color when we started up Henson Creek (on the left).
It wasn't long before the golden Aspens were everywhere.
There is not much left of Capitol City, except a couple of cabins. There was once a mansion near here, and the owner wanted so desperately for this town to be the capitol of Colorado.
Tom was wonderful about stopping to let me get out to take a pictures.
It made for a very enjoyable day.
Not sure what this plant is, but I liked the red berries.
There are several tall waterfalls flowing down the mountain on this road,
and this is a favorite. The Aspens that turn a reddish orange.If you are planning a vacation, remember that mid September is the perfect time to visit Colorado!

7 comments:

  1. Glorious colours and views Janey. I wonder how many hopes and dreams have been thwarted along the way.

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  2. Glorious colours and views Janey. I wonder how many hopes and dreams have been thwarted along the way.

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  3. You have captured the Autumnal colours brilliantly and what an understanding husband you have to stop on request.

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  4. The aspens really are golden and glorious!

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  5. Dearest Janey,
    What a lovely drive that must have been in person! Already from your photos one gets a real good idea.
    Spring and fall are my favorite seasons and when one sees beauty like you show us here, it is such a bliss.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  6. Those coloured trees are so beautiful. We went a few years ago to watch them for real in the North East part of the USA. Love this post.

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  7. Wonderful photos of nature turning, but yet an element of sadness at the approaching winter season.

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