Utah Reflections- Also My 1000nth blog post!!

I did my annual trek up to Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park in Southern Utah.  A lot of the fall colors had left but there was just enough to produce some good images. There was still a lot of Aspens that had green leaves so another trip is warranted.

I have now produced 1,000 blog posts over a period of 12 years so I average 85 per year so I publish one every 4 days or so. Wonder what the big hitters produce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curecanti Reflection

It was unusually calm today at Blue Mesa Reservoir at Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado

Some More Reflections

Early Morning At Gould Reservoir. Snow Melts In Colorado Are Filling Up All The Lakes And Reservoirs In Colorado.

A Colorado Reflection

Blue Mesa Reservoir at Curecanti NRA can produce some great reflections when the waters are silky smooth, mostly during the morning. The afternoon winds are problematic.

Maroon Bells At Peak

Finally made it to Maroon Bells to experience the autumn colors and snow-capped peaks. Photos don’t really do it justice.

Fall colors have arrived at Maroon Bells at White River National Forest.

Autumn Reflections

Fall colors have arrived to the glassy waters of Kolob Reservoir adjacent to Zion National Park, Utah

An aspen tree forest in full color is reflected in the calm waters of Kolob Reservoir adjacent to Zion National Park, Utah

An aspen tree forest in full color is reflected in the calm water of Kolob Reservoir adjacent to Zion National Park, Uath

Lost Lake Reflection

Lost Lake is near Crested Butte, Colorado and you kinda have to be lost to find it. It’s in the Gunnison National Forest and Kebler Pass. There’s a very nice campground there too.

The surrounding forest and mountains are reflected in the still Lost Lake in Colorado

 

 

Kolob Reflection

Near Zion National Park in Southern Utah is Kolob Reservoir. At approximately 8,000 feet in elevation, it’s a cool place to be during the sweltering months of summer experienced at lower elevations. And the glassy waters present a great opportunity for some reflection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summertime at Kolob Terrace

In the high country near Zion National Park, you can escape the sweltering heat below at Kolob Terrace. Monsoonal moisture is now starting to enter Southern Utah yielding more relief and some refreshing greenery. That’s where I went yesterday. Eighty degrees is much more bearable than 105 degrees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Explosion Of Color!

I wasn’t quite expecting the  brilliant colors I encountered at Kolob Reservoir yesterday. I really caught the aspens at peak, peak color!.  Kolob Reservoir is about 35 miles from Zion National Park in Southern Utah and at an elevation of some 8,000 feet.

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors from Aspen trees are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees at Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah

 

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees at Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees at Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah

 

Fall colors from Aspen trees are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors from Aspen trees are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah