The Gros Ventre River With Early Fall Colors

Cottonwood and willow trees begin showing fall colors along the Gros Ventre River, Wyoming.

The other night I was heading home from town and noticed the sky in the east lighting up to some amazing pink and purple colors. I kept driving, glancing back every now and then to see if a spot would jump out at me and as soon as I crossed the Gros Ventre River I impulsively slammed on my brakes and got out onto the bridge to capture this shot. It was only helped by the fact that the Sleeping Indian is resting in the background and the leaves on the cottonwood trees are just beginning their turn for fall colors.

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Posted on September 13, 2009.
Posted in Landscape. Tags: Cottonwood Trees, Fall Leaves, Mountains, National Elk Refuge, Sleeping Indian, Water.
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sjlotus

I'd love to be there to see, hear and smell the wonderful grounds you had the honor of photographing. Beautiful work!
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Thanks sjlotus! It's definitely a unique and amazing place. Thanks for comment…it's always appreciated!
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Thanks sjlotus! It's definitely a unique and amazing place. Thanks for comment…it's always appreciated!

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