18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Glow

I was exploring the valleys around Telluride, CO and found an idyllic valley with the unique fences of this area, aspen trees and sweeping vistas. After taking images of the vistas during sunrise, I went deeper into the valleys to capture the sun back lighting aspens along fence lines and along stream beds. The brilliant fall foliage of the aspens creates a soft yellow light that is just spectacular and almost glows.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Telluride, Colorado, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © David Snyder