@heidilifeldman Thank you for sharing these, Heidi. There’s something about the way the light hits those aspens that really does feel like a deep breath.New Mexico in the fall is unparalleled the contrast between the gold leaves and that deep blue sky is the perfect reminder that beauty persists even when times are rough. This was definitely the tonic I needed today. Wishing you some gentler days ahead. #NewMexico #NaturePhotography #Aspens

“Autumn Aspen Trees, Utah” — Dense forest of tall aspen trees with autumn foliage, Dixie National Forest.

This seems like a somewhat unusual aspen photograph for me. One difference is the color palette — in addition to the usual yellows and reds, there is a lot of green from the small conifers growing beneath the aspen canopy. Another difference is that I photographed during the main part of the day, rather than in the soft light of early morning or evening…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/02/06/92256/

#utah #fall #aspens #photo #photography #photographer #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography

Day 1 is the first hit of #PikesPeak, blue water below and a wall of mountains pulling the eye uphill.

#Aspens lit up in gold against dark pines, with clouds sliding soft light across the ridgeline. #ColoradoSprings #MountainViews

I kept shifting my feet until the foreground felt calm and the distance felt loud.

#LandscapePhotography #NatureDetails
#Amir2000NLStory #CanonR5MarkII #AMIR2000NLPhotography 3/3

Day 1 is the first hit of #PikesPeak, blue water below and a wall of mountains pulling the eye uphill.

#Aspens lit up in gold against dark pines, with clouds sliding soft light across the ridgeline. #ColoradoSprings #MountainViews

I kept shifting my feet until the foreground felt calm and the distance felt loud.

#LandscapePhotography #NatureDetails
#Amir2000NLStory #CanonR5MarkII #AMIR2000NLPhotography 2/3

Day 1 is the first hit of #PikesPeak, blue water below and a wall of mountains pulling the eye uphill.

#Aspens lit up in gold against dark pines, with clouds sliding soft light across the ridgeline. #ColoradoSprings #MountainViews

I kept shifting my feet until the foreground felt calm and the distance felt loud.

#LandscapePhotography #NatureDetails
#Amir2000NLStory #CanonR5MarkII #AMIR2000NLPhotography 1/3

Fly Fisherman, Poudre River: Solitude and Seasonal Transition

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https://gregurbano.com/2026/01/03/fly-fisherman-poudre-river-solitude-and-seasonal-transition/

Aspen Stand, Poudre Canyon: A Study in Natural Geometry and Seasonal Light

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https://gregurbano.com/2026/01/03/aspen-stand-poudre-canyon-a-study-in-natural-geometry-and-seasonal-light/