Photo of the Day

a path in an aspen forest in Colorado
August 27, 2012

Aspen Forest, Colorado

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A leaf-covered road entering the deep aspen forests of Colorado

(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)

What Makes This a Photo of the Day? The emptiness of the leaf-strewn pathway into the forest allows me to picture myself there, ready to embark on an adventure. —Alexa Keefe, Photo of the Day editor

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Photograph by Ron Azevedo, My Shot

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