Last Dance of the Aspens

Not sure this qualifies for Fall finale, maybe the semi-finals.

Anyway, Aspens in the Rocky Mountains tend to grow straight and tall. Here in the Pacific Northwest they tend to have a bit more of a sinuous, dancing style to their trunks. This was taken in October 2015 in the Conboy National Wildlife Refuge in Washington State.

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Any comments appreciated.

Technical Details

Is this a composite: No
Canon 5D III, EF 100-400mm @ 321mm, .3 sec @ f/16, ISO 100, Tripod, probably a polarizer.

Hi David
Looks like fall to me. The Aspens have a nice contrast to the evergreen.
Peter

This is a tough one for me. I really like the colors and mood, but the comp seems crowded (the three trees need a little breathing room on the sides) and I could not figure out a solution. ?

David, the Aspens stand out well against the evergreens. There is a sense of dancing, that your long exposure added too because the aspen leaves are just a tad soft from motion blur. Your comp. looks good with its emphasis on the two taller trees, in a very challenging compositional situation. The modest number but well colored leaves fit your description of “semi-final” well. :grin: