My favorite time of the year has arrived. All of us in California could do without the wildfires that spring up this time of year, particular for 2017. If you haven't given yet today, I recommend a local group like the Napa Valley Foundation to help with fire victims' support.
Even still, through all of the anxiety of smoke and embers, the trees nearby are on beautiful display. Contrary to what one might think (even I didn't know, and I grew up here), there are lots of changing leaf colors to be found on the California coast.
I went out to shoot some of the trees that have started to turn. Inspired by artists like painter Albert Bierstadt, I love to go out into the hillsides of California and get up close and personal with what is on display now that it's October.
I've just acquired a set of extension tubes (thank you, Carol!)--and so, the name of the game for me now is to practice, practice, practice with the crisp sharpness they provide.
