Big Leaf Maple Colors

[AlanLichty]

Big Leaf Maples are a pretty common deciduous tree for the Pacific NW but catching them at peak colors can be a tricky proposition as they don't really follow any specific calendar dates. One of my best effort's to catch these trees at peak colors came one year prior to fall rains refilling the creeks in the Oregon Coast Range so I ended up shooting along Sweet Creek without the signature waterfalls joining the show. Hope for better luck this year as we have now had some rains and the trees haven't gone past peak colors.

This is from a mid October visit in 2018:

C&C always welcome.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Has a nice fall feeling.

 

[JimFox]

That's some nice coloring, and the water really makes this work.

 

[BlackRockArt]

Big Leaf Maples are a pretty common deciduous tree for the Pacific NW but catching them at peak colors can be a tricky proposition as they don't really follow any specific calendar dates. One of my best effort's to catch these trees at peak colors came one year prior to fall rains refilling the creeks in the Oregon Coast Range so I ended up shooting along Sweet Creek without the signature waterfalls joining the show. Hope for better luck this year as we have now had some rains and the trees haven't gone past peak colors.

This is from a mid October visit in 2018:

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C&C always welcome.

Alan, this is a nice spot you found.

Oliver