Golden ferns at McClure Pass, Colorado.

As the color begins to fade on the fall foliage of the Rocky Mountains, I’ve selected this image of ferns in seasonal golden hues below an aspen stand at the summit of McClure Pass, Colorado as the November Image of the Month. I took this photo just a few weeks ago during my annual autumn road trip through the region.  It’s hard to imagine that this location is probably covered in snow at the moment. The first storm of the year arrived only a few days after this photo was taken. Winter arrives fast at the high elevations, and hangs around for the majority of the year, so I’m glad I had the opportunity to enjoy the short window of fall splendor this year, even if it was only for a few days.