Wow, the colors are really something. Vibrant. Is it Spring in Autumn or Autumn in Spring? That grouping of ferns in the foreground is the perfect touch. Very pretty, Richie. I'd love it here.
Richie, like to agree with Raj: the Fairy Tales contest was ended too soon, lol. Beautiful composition and amazingly contrasting tones in this one. I enjoy it very much!
Now that is the hiking path of all hiking paths, Richie. Man oh man, what I would do t be there and take some shots. I'll bet you were turning in circles shooting from every angle. It doesn't look like there's a bad shot to be found in the area. I know almost nothing about flowers, but I do know that I've never seen anything like this. Not only are the blues fabulously easy on the eyes, but those autumn colors are killer good. This would have been a sure fire winner in the Fairy Tale contest. It's almost unreal.