22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Autumn is coming

As September arrives, the leaves in northern Washington start to change color. The vibrant hues of the leaves seem to signal the transition of seasons. The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with its vast woodlands, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountains that remain white all year, is undoubtedly a perfect place to capture the beauty of early autumn.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 09.2024
Photo Location: Washington, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Chunjie Jiang