this image was captured way up in the rockies of southwestern colorado on a mountain pass close to telluride, co...the area is filled with beautiful golden glowing aspens in the autumn, and it truly a treat for the eyes, real eye-candy. in fact, the scenery of the roadway that leads you into the region from cortez, colorado is gorgeous. mile after mile, the views alongside colorado state route 145 are simply stunning, full of breathtaking colors for as far as the eye can see...
this impression was named "dance, dance" simply for the fact that the trees in the image appear as if they are dancing on a dance floor...some are dancing, some are watching, some are just standing around witnessing the others dancing up a storm...such a beautiful and unique scene in a forest of aspens...
colorado is the one state in america that's truly known for its beautiful glowing aspens, and one of its most famous mountain towns and ski resorts is even called "aspen"...getting to see the colorado aspens in the fall when they're in their golden foliage, is truly a site to see, and something everyone should be lucky enough to have the chance to witness with their own eyes someday...
and in colorado, up in the rocky mountains, way up high where the air is thin, the aspens are glowing pure gold, and breathing it all in literally takes your breath away...and these aspen trees are so carefree and happy. they're dancing, twisting and shouting, throwing their branches into the air like they just don't care, and letting their leaves fall where they may with no worries...
going out in style, these vibrant trees are celebrating the coming winter. they're accepting the changes. no matter what happens, they're letting events unfold naturally, permitting what occurs without worry or regret. the aspens are letting their beauty fade by shedding their colors. letting things go, one by one as their leaves fall to the ground. knowing it is what it is, they let it lie, letting things be as they are meant to be, but still dancing worry-free the whole while. we all need to be more like these trees...
"dance in beauty
seldom before seen,
amidst peaceful sounds
throughout a forest so serene,
amongst trees and in-between,
so fresh and clean
the birds' songs
whispering their routine,
whilst light glows on
aspen leaves so pristine,
a golden glowing sheen
so ageless, so soft, so sateen
oh please dance with me,
i wish i could have spent more time in the aspen forests up in the mountains, but i needed to be back in california to teach photography to my students in san diego county, plus attend a couple photo shows (which ended up being very successful and profitable), and because time is now running out on fall colours in the mountains, sadly i will not be able to visit them again this season before all of the golden leaves fall to the ground...but, my god the wonderful memories i have of spending the time i had in the glowing trees with my pup, besos! even if it was a shorter amount of time than i would have liked, we made the most of it as you have to do in life (and life is too short too)...
this song is my favorite by this alternative band from the 1980s out of philadelphia, pa. a band with such a unique sound layered with elements of rock, reggae, ska, classical, and folk music, often profoundly paired with brilliantly written lyrics...this song is from their "nervous night" album in 1985: "and we danced" by the hooters ... (just click on any of the words in the powder blue links to listen to the tune and watch the video) ...
"she was a be-bop baby on a hard day's night. she was hangin' on johnny, he was holdin' on tight. i could feel her coming from a mile away. there was no use talking, there was nothing to say when the band began to play and play. and we danced like a wave on the ocean, romanced. we were liars in love and we danced. swept away for a moment by chance, and we danced and danced and danced...i met my be-bop baby at the union hall. she could dance all night and shake the paint off the walls. but when i saw her smile across a crowded room, well i knew we'd have to leave the party soon as the band began to play out of tune. and we danced like a wave on the ocean, romanced. we were liars in love and we danced. swept away for a moment by chance, and we danced and danced and danced...the endless beat, she's walking my way. hear the music fade when she says: are we getting too close, do we dare to get closer? the room is spinning as she whispers my name. and we danced like wave on the ocean, romanced. we were liars in love and we danced. swept away for a moment by chance, and we danced, danced, and danced" ― hooters, and we danced