Winter Aspens

Thanks ever so much for the feature, John!

Thanks do much, Shere, for your comment. I appreciate your visit!

Thanks so much, Sondra!

Thanks so much, Anne, for your kind comments, your visit and support. Always great to hear from you!

Thanks so much, Karen, for your comments and generous support. Your galleries are wonderful!!

Thanks so much for your great comment!

Thank you so much, Marc, for your comment and for sponsoring the contest. Much appreciated!!

Thanks so much for the support, Marcia! Actually, these are aspens, which I understand are in some way related to birch. The first time I saw them out west, I too thought they were birch, until I looked more closely and asked someone. One difference is that while birch bark is very white and somewhat rough, aspens tend to have a smoother bark, and a more golden or slightly greenish cast...depending on the light. Anyway, they are beautiful trees, and I thank you again for your great comment!

Thanks so much for the compliment, Joan!

I totally agree. I fell "in love" from my first trip out west when I discovered they weren't birch trees, which easterners often mistake them for. They are among my favorite subjects for painting, and I so appreciate your generous comment, Sydne!

Thank you so much, Catherine, for your lovely comments and the fav. You made my day!!

Thank you so much, Madalena, for selecting this piece to feature! I'm so glad to know you like it.

Thank you, Anne! This "golden" color of the aspens is the way they look in the afternoon sun, through my ski goggles! :-) Thanks, too, for the vote.

Thanks, Daniel for the comment. I do remember seeing aspens in your gallery...also beautifully done!