Box elders bask their yellow leaves in the low autumn sunlight as oak creek bubbles through the cool green canyon.  The swirling waters of the creek blur these hues together into a brilliant watercolor.  I spent several days revisiting this spot throughout the season, looking for just the right time, angle of incidence, and shutter speed.  I also learned the wisdom of not leaning back to focus when you are standing on the edge of a tall rock in a creek with a darkcloth over your head.

Oak Creek Autumn
Coconino N.F., Arizona

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