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We stumbled across this road while exploring the Kolob Canyon area of Zion yesterday:

Here in Montana we don't usually get much for Autumn colors but this year has been the exception. This was taken on October 15th around 6:45 PM. Not long after the sun went down. I love all the blues that contrast so well with the fall colors.

Here are a few I took while walking in the park

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A few of my favorites from the Teton's last year.

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Cali_PH wrote in post #15136716
We stumbled across this road while exploring the Kolob Canyon area of Zion yesterday:

Beautiful. Are these the result of 5D Mark III in-camera HDR?

morph2_7 wrote in post #15144255
Beautiful. Are these the result of 5D Mark III in-camera HDR?

Thank you. Actually no, they're both single shots; it's probably a result of some quick processing. In the first one, the shot was too bright, so I brought down the highlights a bit (probably on the 2nd shot too) and lifted shadows. I actually wondered of the 'shadowy' image was better, since my friend was a bit silhouetted. I'll probably revisit them and maybe try a lighter hand with the processing for a more natural look.

My backyard...Boise, ID

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Cali_PH wrote in post #15144772
Thank you. Actually no, they're both single shots; it's probably a result of some quick processing. In the first one, the shot was too bright, so I brought down the highlights a bit (probably on the 2nd shot too) and lifted shadows. I actually wondered of the 'shadowy' image was better, since my friend was a bit silhouetted. I'll probably revisit them and maybe try a lighter hand with the processing for a more natural look.

Thanks for the explanation. You make me want to go back to Zion. It's too bad I can't go at this time. I hope fall foliage can still be seen in late November (Thanksgiving weekend) but I won't get my hopes up.

morph2_7 wrote in post #15145292
Thanks for the explanation. You make me want to go back to Zion. It's too bad I can't go at this time. I hope fall foliage can still be seen in late November (Thanksgiving weekend) but I won't get my hopes up.

Well, you never know. My shots were up at the Kolob Canyon/Reservoir area, much higher elevation than the valley floor; probably just past peak by a few days. In the valley itself, there was almost no yellow at all, everything was still almost all green. If I had to guess, I'd say sometime over the next 2-3 weeks would be peak, so you may be in luck.

I visited Zion last year, 11/17-11/23 and just missed peak in the valley by a week or so, but still got some nice color. Might want to check Zion's webcam to see if the colors are changing. Most of the trees in front of the Towers of the Virgin will turn yellow.

That's good to know and thanks for the link. Keep shooting and post some more