California's Central Valley is the proverbial bread basket for the entire state. The most amazing diverse crops of fruits and vegetables grow in this fertile region. It's also home to many hills covered with golden grass. This tree looked so peaceful on this particular hill. I added the small puffy cloud in post production, to create a natural balance in the image.
I just arrived in Banff and after a short nap, we departed on a quick loop drive to scout the area. As we began our travels through the park, I almost immediately pulled off on the shoulder of the road to capture this image. It was beautiful and served as a good omen for the entire trip. I love how the sky and trees almost welcome visitors into this glorious landscape.
