Posted by Marcy Ugstad on October 3, 2010 at 12:58 AM
The leaves are beginning to turn on the Ochoco National Forest - especially the Aspen and Cottonwoods around the "Big Summit Prairie" area east of Prineville.
Here are a few from today's drive. I also saw a huge heard of Pronghorn, some wild Turkey's, Mule Deer, Bald Eagles, Belted Kingfishers, River Otter's and several varieties of hawks on my photo trip this morning - plus lots of hunters!
Posted by Marcy Ugstad on October 3, 2010 at 1:54 AM
Another colorful stand of trees on the Ochoco National Forest in Oregon
Posted by Cliff Dodge on October 3, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Beautiful time of year isnt it?
Posted by Marcy Ugstad on October 3, 2010 at 9:06 PM
You are right, Cliff - I love fall! The Ochoco's are fun to explore because they aren't as well known for their fall color, yet there are plenty of gorgeous yellows and oranges to be had in the Aspen, Cottonwoods and Western Larch not to mention plenty of Willows.
I discovered an old car in a stand of Aspen's which made for an interesting composition.
Good going, Marcy. Really nice shots, all of them. I love the one with the rusted old car! Sounds like a great outing. Glad you posted these.
Posted by Marcy Ugstad on October 4, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Thanks, Catherine - I appreciate the feedback. As many times as I've driven by that Aspen stand, I'd never noticed the old car before. Sure glad I decided to walk down to take some fall color photos or I'd never seen that car!
Posted by David Bostock on October 4, 2010 at 8:42 PM
My favorite is the third one with the rusted car too. Love it. Clearly I am missing some great part of Oregon by not having been to the Ochoco's. Nice work, Marcy.
Posted by Marcy Ugstad on October 4, 2010 at 9:45 PM
Hi David,
Thanks for the feedback - I really appreciate it!
If you haven't made a trip to the Ochoco National Forest (especially in the late fall) you are missing out on some wonderful photo ops. Between the gorgeous fall colors of the Aspen, Cottonwoods, Western Larch, Willows, etc, there is a huge variety of wildlife - everything from River Otter to Elk, Bald Eagles to Belted Kingfishers.....By the way, if you head over Hwy 26 toward Mitchell, there are some gorgeous Aspen and Cottonwood stands along the Ochoco Divide around a rest stop and campground.....Lots of old barns, cattle ranches, old rustic wooden fences, old mining buildings and more located around this area. Right now the Rabbit Brush is also in bloom!
Posted by Marcy Ugstad on October 4, 2010 at 9:48 PM
By the way, if anyone is interested in getting some images of the old car in the Aspens, let me know and I can tell you how to get there. The leaves are pretty well at their peak right now for the Aspen in this particular area.
..Marcy
Posted by Bruce King on October 7, 2010 at 3:05 PM
Nice shots Marcy. I was through there last june and the wildflowers were close to peaking and the scenery in general was stunning. I saw at least 8-10 bucks in velvet just driving over from Mitchell. I will be visiting in the fall, unfortunately not this year.
Posted by Scott Smorra on October 15, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Very nice shots Marcy. My favorite is definitely the one with the car. Thanks for the info on the Ochoco's. Looks like beautiful area.
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10 repliesHere are a few from today's drive. I also saw a huge heard of Pronghorn, some wild Turkey's, Mule Deer, Bald Eagles, Belted Kingfishers, River Otter's and several varieties of hawks on my photo trip this morning - plus lots of hunters!
I discovered an old car in a stand of Aspen's which made for an interesting composition.
Thanks for the feedback - I really appreciate it!
If you haven't made a trip to the Ochoco National Forest (especially in the late fall) you are missing out on some wonderful photo ops. Between the gorgeous fall colors of the Aspen, Cottonwoods, Western Larch, Willows, etc, there is a huge variety of wildlife - everything from River Otter to Elk, Bald Eagles to Belted Kingfishers.....By the way, if you head over Hwy 26 toward Mitchell, there are some gorgeous Aspen and Cottonwood stands along the Ochoco Divide around a rest stop and campground.....Lots of old barns, cattle ranches, old rustic wooden fences, old mining buildings and more located around this area. Right now the Rabbit Brush is also in bloom!
..Marcy