Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Aspen Skies

A nearby Saturday hike to the Palmer Lake Reservoirs this past weekend yielded some photos of changing aspens at the lower elevations (around 8,000 feet, or a little over 2,400 m above sea level).
And that's my Skywatch Friday entry for the week. I'll probably save the rest of the fall photos for later in the winter when I'll be wishing for those colors!

Mimmu asked how high the park is where I took those snowy photos last weekend. That park is slightly lower in elevation than our house, which is at 7,500 feet (2,286 meters) above sea level. We're high enough that most sea-level visitors get a little out of breath simply climbing the stairs in our house.
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47 comments:

  1. JeannelleOctober 19, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Great eye-catching shot! An early happy skywatching to you!

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  2. Brenda's ArizonaOctober 19, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    A favorite photo if there ever was one!

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  3. Karin M.October 19, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    That's a great perspective .... a wonderful image ....
    LG: Karin

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  4. KaoriOctober 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    THis photo makes me want to stretch up on my tippy toes and reach up towards the sky! Absolutely lovely! :D

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  5. Tina´s PicStoryOctober 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    i love this photo :)

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  6. CraveCuteOctober 19, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Love this! I feel as though I am really there!

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  7. Sylvia KOctober 19, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love the view! What a terrific capture, Al, and superb composition! Such gorgeous colors! Hope you have a great day! Give Socks a pat for Sam and I!

    Sylvia

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  8. Charlene N. K.October 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Just wonderful! I love aspens too, especially in autumn when the sky is so blue.

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  9. Scrappy GramsOctober 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    a breathtaking view!

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  10. WandaOctober 19, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Wow, that is a beautiful shot. I stretching my neck to reach the top of those magnificent trees.

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  11. AnnaOctober 19, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Wow Al!
    So beautiful capture... I really love it.
    Greeting from Holland,
    Anna

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  12. snowwhiteOctober 19, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Al,
    White birches are reaching for the heaven! They are singing the praise of autumn. What a beautiful park it is!
    Best wishes,
    keiko

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  13. 2sweetnsaxyOctober 19, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Great shot. Love those golden leves against that great sky.

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  14. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentOctober 19, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Great photo. Love how the trunks draw the eye right up to the blue sky patch in the middle.

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  15. Magia da InêsOctober 20, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    °º✿
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    Imagem maravilhosa, mostra a beleza dessas árvores floridas.
    Boa quinta-feira!
    Beijos.
    Brasil°º✿
    º° ✿✿♥ ° ·.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Wow - you do live at altitude!

    Love the soaring perspective in this shot.

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  17. BarbOctober 20, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I'm enjoying your aspen color now, Al, and I'm sure I'll enjoy it even more around January! I hear the color in Denver is good - I'm heading there tomorrow.

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  18. CarlaOctober 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    HI Al, you really do go to some incredible locations!! Lucky you and so much beautiful nature. Love this one and the great colours. Carla

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  19. LizOctober 20, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Beautiful angle! Happy sky watching.

    Skywatch

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  20. Cafe au laitOctober 20, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Very nice capture!

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  21. CarolynOctober 20, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I love autumn, great capture! Thanks for sharing.
    Smiles

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  22. RajeshOctober 20, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Fantastic shot of the sky through the trees.

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  23. Chubskulit RoseOctober 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I love this shot!

    My Skywatch, please come and see. Have a nice weekend!

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  24. Martha ZOctober 20, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I like this, I feel like I'm in a camp chair looking up through the trees.

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  25. KelOctober 20, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    ah, one of my favourite views in the world, the sky through the treetops

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  26. AntoninaOctober 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Amazing shot!
    Enjoy the weekend:-)

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  27. hannahOctober 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    so nice to see the yellow and blue together. Crick in your neck?

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  28. Kim, USAOctober 20, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    This is beautiful!!

    Sky Watch

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  29. Trish ~ ♥ ~October 20, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    great perspective ~ almost makes me dizzy looking up

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  30. JudyOctober 20, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I love taking photos looking straight up like this! You have done a wonderful job, although I think the aspens helped a bit...

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  31. BarbaraOctober 20, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Gorgous...and breathtaking at the same time

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  32. LewOctober 20, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Love the straight up view through the aspens! Grandkids and outdoors - how could you not have your camera??

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  33. stardustOctober 20, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Wow, you live at such an altitude, Al! Nice colors, nice framing. Aspen reaching out to the sky, which elevates my spirit, too.

    Yoko

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  34. SaunOctober 20, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Up Up and away..... nice shot gorgeous, Happy Friday!

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  35. ArijaOctober 20, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Wonderful looking up at all those gold doubloons against the blue sky.
    At your elevation you are safe from a visit from me. Max. alt. for my ticker is 2,000' , that is without an oxygen bottle. Such a pity as I love real mountains.
    At least I can enjoy the beauty on your blog.

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  36. IndraniOctober 20, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Great perspective.

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  37. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 20, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    In winter, there won't be any leaves?

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  38. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What a breathtaking picture!!!
    great shot, Al! :)

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  39. ViolaOctober 21, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Here is ONE thing to say: WOW!! :))

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  40. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Beautiful at how you were able to grab that shot looking upward towards the sky...

    My luck I'll pass out going up a curb cause I am right at sea level, it didn't occurred to me that Colorado was up so high.

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  41. RaineOctober 22, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    This shot took my breath away. Beautiful capture!

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  42. sonia a. mascaroOctober 23, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Amazing perspective!
    Love the color of these trees!

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  43. Mary Howell CromerOctober 23, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Very beautiful!

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  44. Photo EditingOctober 26, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    You have done your photography very well.

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  46. retoque de fotosOctober 27, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    very beautiful photography as well as nice picture........ thanks for sharing this.....

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  47. JoellenOctober 27, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Love line of of the tree trunks leading to the yellow leaves and blue sky.

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