When I lived in northeastern Pennsylvania, my favorite season was fall because it was so darned pretty. The west isn't known as well for its fall color, but here in Southwest Colorado there is indeed some prettiness for a short period of time. So, I took some pictures on my drive home today. I actually wanted to take them on my way in to work because the sun is in a better place then...but it was thunderstorming this morning, so afternoon it is.

Unfortunately, the sun washed this one out a little more than I'd like, due to its being taken in the afternoon, but I wanted something that included the river. So, there it is. You can see some of the fall color in the background, too. Just not as nicely as I'd like, and the sky is really washed out. *sigh* In any case, that's the Florida River, and this was taken along La Plata County Road 240 between Durango and Lemon Dam.

I have such a pretty work commute.