UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Wednesday Wander fell on the first day of fall. My wife had an eye appointment, so I decided to check out the local Alpine Loop for signs of fall. Once I got past the entrance to the Mount Timpanagos Caves, it was still fairly dark. I turned off the loop and gained elevation doing up Route 144. This paved route leads to the reservoir and its parking lot is the end of the street bike run up the mountain, but the beginning of the mountain bike and ATV runs up the gravel roads.

Fortunately, my SUV lets me raise my clearance, so I went up for first signs of the sun.

As usual, downloads are best.

The "mighty" reservoir waiting for the sun

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The drought left us with pale reds

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Looking southwest

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Looking southeast

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Going north toward Silver Lake flat

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Looking down at the reservoir

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Focus stack looking northwest

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The sun arrives

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Almost to the turn around point

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On the way back down

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Thanks for sharing the beauty of the Alpine Loop for signs of fall. DL are great. Thanks Stan

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks for looking, Stan, I will post shots of the actual loop later.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Nice shots Mike - with a foretaste of things to experience over the coming weeks! Joe

NMGal Loc: NE NM

It is beautiful up there, Mike. How in the world do you “raise clearance “ under your SUV?

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Nice set Mike. The lake looks kind of low.

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

Focus stack? Now you're doing focus stacks, too?

Did I just feel a tickle in the time/space continuum? Or was that just a little earthquake?

JustJill Loc: Iowa

Absolutely gorgeous, all of them!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate the look, Joe, not many good reds, but the yellows should get better.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Barbara. My Audi SUV has an air suspension system that allows you to raise it in snow or off road. Do you think my desire for cool toys stopped with my camera? (LOL)

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I have an overwhelming desire to follow the big kids, Jim. Also, I just learned how to do it in PS. I will post a focus stack of Bridal Veil Falls later.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

You are very kind, thanks, Jill.

Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.

Thanks for the ride.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate you coming along, Hal.

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

A beautiful area and excellent set Mike. Love the light on the last one.