The Story Behind This Shot

A single yellow aspen leaf resting on a mossy granite rock near Guanella Pass, Colorado, with pine needles and twigs scattered around it and a bead of water on its surface. Soft, directional light makes the leaf glow against the deep greens and shadows. Early September is when the first aspens start to turn on the pass, a week or two ahead of the big show. A simple, graphic nature print for a small space.