Philip Knouf Photography

Sunrise Fish Creek Aspen

Sunrise over colorful Aspen trees in the Fish Creek drainage on Steens Mountain (Philip A. Knouf)

This sunrise was taken above the Fish Creek drainage on Steens Mountain.  Aspen rarely make an appearance in Oregon and to find such a large colorful stand was outstanding to say the least.  The Aspen here only occur in a narrow elevation range of between 6,500 to 8,000 feet.  My friend Ron and I had traveled here from the Portland area in late September on 2010.  I had only recently made the transition from analog film to digital.  This scene was a real feast for the eyes.

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