Fall Color in the Palisades | A Photo Adventure in Eastern Idaho

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I was drawn to the sunlight shining through the tops of these trees, contrasted by the dark twisted branches. They were just begging to be photographed… so I obliged.

Nikon D850 | 70-200mm lens at 70mm | f/8 | 1/200 sec | ISO 250

While photographing the golden light shining through the tips of the trees, I noticed this sweet little creek making it’s way through the scene, and the little touches of Autumn with the fallen leaves sprinkled over the rocks.

Nikon D850 | 24mm-70 lens at 70mm | f/7.1 | 1/40 sec | ISO 250

We were lucky to happen upon these fisherman at the water’s edge. Since the sun was high in the sky, it created a contrast-filled scene where I was able to capture a silhouette of the two fisherman.

Nikon D850 | 70-200mm lens at 200mm | f/18 | 1/200 sec | ISO 400

Just behind the fisherman in the previous photo, I noticed this grouping of golden trees sparkling in the sunlight. I darkened the background a bit more in order to create a little more separation between the trees. But, as much as I tried, I wasn’t finding the beautiful golden color that I set out to find. So we found our way back to the highway in search of some more color en masse.

Nikon D850 | 70-200mm lens at 200mm | f/10 | 1/200 sec | ISO 400

Then we happened upon a gold mine of brilliant golden color along the hillside that lined the reservoir. This scene called for some drone footage, and I’m so glad we had a full charge because the video we captured is exactly what I set out to capture in this Photo Adventure!

Nikon D850 | 70-200mm lens at 70mm | f/16 | 1/200 sec | ISO 400

We were treated to a surprise flyover by some very cool jets. I heard them coming, aimed the lens at the sky, and shot away, hoping for some photos that were in focus… and I had one! This was such a fun surprise and a fun addition to our Photo Adventure!

Nikon D850 | 70-200mm lens at 70mm | f/20 | 1/200 sec | ISO 400

This photo has “Autumn in Idaho” written all over it. The rugged terrain, spotted with evergreens and sprinkled with beautiful vibrant fall color.

Nikon D850 | 70-200mm lens at 200mm | f/13 | 1/200 sec | ISO 400

This beautiful golden hillside meadow drew me in. I love how the grasses draw your eye into the scene with a dark green backdrop of evergreen pines.

Nikon D850 | 70-200mm lens at 70mm | f/18 | 1/200 sec | ISO 400

This is a quintessential fall-time shot. The gorgeous golden color contrasting with the brilliant white Aspen trunks. This is quite possibly my favorite fall-time photo that I’ve taken. It just goes to show you that there are beautiful sights to see not too far off the beaten path… in fact, sometimes it’s just a short stop on the side of the road.

Nikon D850 | 70-200mm lens at 70mm | f/18 | 1/200 sec | ISO 400

What’s Up Next?

The terrain is going to change quite a bit in Part 3 of our drive home from Eastern Idaho. This Photo Adventure will feature the “world’s only captive geyser” and it has quite the history, too! I can’t wait to share this one with you, so stay tuned!

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