AUTUMN LEAVES

AUTUMN LEAVES A PORTFOLIO EDITED BY JEFF KIDA AND KEITH WHITNEY
PRECEDING PANEL: Snow on the higher parts of the San Francisco Peaks contrasts with autumn hues in the lower elevations of Arizona's highest mountain range. The Peaks, topped by 12,633-foot Humphreys Peak, often receive their first snow in November. CLAIRE CURRAN LEFT: Maple leaves along Oak Creek, north of Sedona, glow yellow and orange amid a wintry backdrop near Cave Springs Campground. In warmer months, this campground is known for its natural beauty, trout fishing and proximity to Slide Rock State Park. DEREK VON BRIESEN RIGHT: Newly fallen snow partly covers aspen leaves along the San Francisco Peaks' Inner Basin Trail. This easy hike begins at Lockett Meadow Campground and is ideal for exploring the interior of the Peaks. CLAIRE CURRAN
Snow-covered evergreens frame a view of vibrant aspen leaves on the Mogollon Rim. Annual snowfall in Rim Country typically ranges from 2 to 4 feet, depending on elevation.
PAUL GILL CANON EOS 5D MARK III, 1/2500 SEC, F/9, ISO 800, 28 MM LENS
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