I will attest that this was not over-saturated. This IS autumn in Colorado - with brilliant yellows, reds and golds so vibrant it seems other-worldly. What you cannot experience but is suggested with this image, is the remarkable experience of watching the aspens "quake" with the breeze - the infinitely changing colorscape, the sounds, and the forest fragrances of pines, junipers, and aspens with a hint of snow. It is an amazing experience to walk in these woods, look up to these mountains and immerse oneself in this glorious corner of our planet.
Thank you, Richard, for this beautiful reminder...
The colors are so good her it is amazing. The message is a bit trite and the design a bit off, but it accomplished the spirit of the challenge with a top shot.