tree-hug on november 9

It was a beautiful morning for a group-tree-hug.  

Their canopy of vivid golden-yellow leaves glowed in the sunlight like a welcoming beacon.

The sun created a well defined line between light and shadow on the towering trunk

A dramatic display of contrasting energy sharing space.

Message: Light and shadow. Parts of the same whole.  Hold your balance.  Share your strength.  Bring peace and unity.

My research leads me to believe this tree is a bigtooth aspen.  The knobs on the twig are called 'leaf scars'.  They show where previous seasons leaves grew.

It wasn't a windy day but while I was spending time with the trees the breeze suddenly picked up. The sight and sound of the leaves falling was amazing.  I think the reason it was so loud was because the leaves are rather thick and heavy.