Among the foliage turning colors were these fern. This photo is taken in the forst near Big Meadow campground, Shenandoah National Park
We stopped off at one of the vistas on the Shenandoah National Parkway to take some photos. It was a great fid to see the sunlight filtering through the tops of the trees and striking the golden leaves of this tree.
This is a white birch that stands in the middle of Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park. The tree is contrasted against the large mountain top bog that surrounds the tree.
The leaves of the trees were very bright, ad beautiful. The most amazing part of these trees is that they seem to be growing right out of the rock.
The trees were red, and orange, the grass was brown and orange, and the late afternoon sun cast an orange glow on everything.
This ivy was growing along the stones used by to create the vistas along the Shenandoah National Parkway. The late afternoon sun was light caught by the leaves.
There is a section of the C&O Canal that runs through Historic Harpers Ferry. This section is where the mills would sit for manufacturing. All of the mills are in ruins.
There is a large meadow at the Big Meadow campground in Shenandoah Park. A lot of color was in the background of this nice aster which made a beautiful backdrop.
This is the ridgeline of the Shenandoah National Park. The trees this fall were thick and veyr color
Looking down the side of the Shenandoah National Park mountain range many of the leaves had turned golden yellow
Fall arrived early to Shenandoah National Park. The leaves and grasses were already turning from their bright colors to brown. The sun was setting and casting a very warm orange glow which amplified the already browning growth.
this bright yellow and green colored leaf was backlight which helped accentuate the veins on the leaves. In black and white, it almost looks like a white textured leaf, bt is a link.
Sunlight filtering through the trees striking the bright red young maple tree.
This is another section of the White Oak Canyon fall. This section was like a small cove that you can look down on from above. The cove was in shadow but the many colors of leaves created a warm cozy feel.
A beautiful but odd S-shaped tree along the path to the White Oak Canyon falls in Shenandoah National Park.
Just a bunch of pumpkins in a pile that I took a photo of while I was at the Wine and Balloon festival
This is just a bunch of pumpkins I took while I was at the Wine and Balloon Festival.
A beautiful but odd S-shaped tree along the path to the White Oak Canyon falls in Shenandoah National Park.
These mapple leaves of red orange and golden orange stood out with sublte lighting against the bright light on the rock.
I just saw this poor twisted cedar and had to take a photo. It was a breath taking view out on a small rock outcropping, and this poor cedar tree did all it could to grow.
Falling Springs one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Virginia.
This is a photograph of falling springs.
Rain clouds passing by Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park
A view of the mountains from across a field.
View of Old Rag from across a field.
I can remember stopping at one of the vistas, but thought the more interesting view was behind me along the road.
Brown and Gold trees.
Up on top of a rock, looking down at the pond and towards the city.
This is a photograph from the park below at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
Old red barn on the hillside surrounded by fall trees.
From atop Seneca Rocks looking down at the valley below.
On top of Seneca Rocks looking straight down to the valley below and Seneca Creek.
The drive back from Valdez was long, so I spent a night in the car in one of Alaska's many car lots. This was the scene I woke up to.
After visiting the Arctic Circle Trading Post, I headed back down to Fairbanks. The scenery along side all of the Alaskan roads is always amazing. I was taken in by the dark black pool of water reflecting the amazing color of the fall leaves.
The park road inside Denali is only paved for several miles. On my first day I took a quick trip up the section of park road that guests are allowed to drive on.
These are the high bush cranberries. Just another berry that you can see throughout Denali National Park.
Leaves of the alpine blueberry in Denali National Park holding droplets of water.
Blueberry plant holding small droplets of water.
This is the view from the top of the Mount Healy trail. The top offers a great view of the valley below. Even here, more blueberry bushes cover the top of the mountain. I stopped here to have my lunch and enjoy the view before heading back down the trail.
The top of the Mount Healy trail offers stunning 360 degree views of the valleys and surrounding mountains. A very rewarding trip. The variety of colors along the landscape are breathtaking.
The Williwaw campground is right outside of the tunnel to Whittier, my final destitution the next morning. This part of the glacier virtually hangs over top of the campsites below.
The drive back from Valdez was long, so I spent a night in the car in one of Alaska's many car parking spots along the roadway. This was the surprising beautiful scene I woke up to.
The drive back from Valdez was long, so I spent a night in the car in one of Alaska's many car lots. This was the scene I woke up to.
While at Wonder Lake campground I took a short hike over to Wonder Lake. Along the way are many small ponds of water that were carved out by glaciers.
A view of a small glacier pond near Wonder Lake in Denali National Park.
