Last weekend my wife and I took a drive up to Hawk Mountain. I figured it would be a great opportunity for some fall foliage pictures. Fifteen minutes before we arrived at the visitors center the rain started and the blue skys receded into gray clouds. I took plenty of pictures from the summits and saw some beautiful views, but I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. On the way home, out of the corner of my eye, this scene caught my attention. I like the way the red in the trees looks like its sneaking up on the remaining green leaves, preparing to ambush the final flourish of summer.
On the Way Home
Nikon D800 Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 24mm f/8 ISO 200 5 image HDR 1/640-1/40 sec