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The name Colorado means the color of Gold. Many believe that the name was attributed to the many gold mines scattered around the mountains. Others believe that the color of Gold meant the color of the numerous Aspen trees that turn golden yellow in the fall.
Aspen Trees are stunning trees: white vertical thin trunks and very bright green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. When backlit or sidelit, the yellow leaves sparkle in golden shades. However, my favorite light is an overcast sky, or open shade. Under these soft lights, details are preserved, and color saturation is maximized.
The photographic challenges are numerous: finding few Aspen trees backed against a dark background, enough light to maintain sharpness in the leaves as they move with the wind, strong composition with enough leaves to highlight colors without overwhelming the trunks.
Rocky Mountains National Park is a perfect location for spotting a good set-up for Aspen trees. This picture was taken in Endovalley, a valley that has limited access between mid-September to late October, due to the rut period of the elks.
Techinque: 400 ISO, 1/30s at f/11, 70-200mm f2.8 zoom at 90mm
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