It’s that time of year. We will once again witness nature’s magic as trees begin their transformation. As chlorophyll disappears from the green leaves they begin to reveal their underlying golden hues. A rush of color seemingly occurs over night and will transform even the mundane landscape into spectacular displays. For photographers the changing colors is the equivalent of the starter pistol in the 100yard dash at a track meet. It becomes a race to capture the colors before they fade away at the finish line. Predicting and timing peak color is of course tricky. There is nothing real scientific that allows for the accurate prediction of peak times. Following certain websites certainly helps but those are educated guesses. In addition, one website’s peak is another website’s past peak. Eyewitness accounts may be the most reliable source of information especially if you are traveling beyond your community. Safe to say there are usually a couple of weeks every October to early November to test your creative skills. The fall season brings textures, amazing reflections and crisp beautiful light that are waiting to be hiked and photographed. Go out and enjoy. ©Larry