This past fall there were alternating periods of warm and cold weather. Perhaps as a result, the timing of leaf color changes at the creek seemed a bit uncoordinated, with some tree’s leaves turning yellow and dropping, while other nearby trees of the same variety remained green. Regardless of the timing, it was nice standing amongst the trees when the leaves were floating down.
All photos were taken during the Autumn of 2024.
Cienega Creek and the Empire Mountains, viewed from the Arizona Trail.Looking east at Cienega Creek from Marsh Station Road near the bridges.Looking south from above Cienega Creek, east of Davidson Canyon.On the Arizona Trail, where Davidson Canyon meets Cienega Creek.A dry stretch of Cienega Creek east of Davidson Canyon.Cienega Creek, west of the bridges.In Davidson Canyon near the Arizona Trail.Trunks and branches silhouetted against yellow leaves and the sky.Trunks and roots of 3 cottonwood trees.Freshly fallen bright yellow Cottonwood leaves.Cottonwood leaves floating in a pool of still water.Assorted Autumn leaves on the ground.Velvet Ash leaves floating in a quiet part of the creek.Bright yellow Cottonwood leaves, with one Velvet Ash, on a light table.The network of veins in a partially-brown Cottonwood leaf.
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