Landscape

Golden Autumn at Ditch Creek

Golden Autumn set against a Bright Blue Wyoming Sky

This series of photos is taken in Grand Teton National Park in the Mormon Row Historic District. It is named after the title work, Golden Autumn at Ditch Creek. Ditch Creek runs through the district. This series focuses on the golden autumn colors contrasted against the bright blue Wyoming sky. In some cases the Grand Teton range may feature in the background but it was not a requirement. The title is a reminder that beauty can be found in the ordinary. If you just focus on the mountain you can easily miss what is right behind you.

Vertical landscape photo. Golden leaves of tall trees towering over both sizes of shallow creek running through center of frame. Overhead is a bright blue sky on a sunny day with large white clouds.
Golden Autumn at Ditch Creek
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
20 mm
Aperture
f/8.0
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
250
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

Taken in Grand Teton National Park, in the Mormon Row Historic District. Golden Autumn at Ditch Creek is the title work of a series of images captured in the Mormon Row Historic District focused on the autumn landscape in that area and the golden colors set against the bright blue sky. This picture in particular focuses on the trees on either side of Ditch Creek all in various shades of golden hues contrasted against the bold blue sky.

Horizontal landscape photo. John Moulton Barn in lower left corner with wooden fencing in front running across the picture. Tall tree in with leaves in bright golden colors in right corner. Set against Grand Teton range in background with bright blue sky on a sunny day filled with white fluffy clouds overhead.
John Moulton Autumn Barn
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
16 mm
Aperture
f/10
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
200
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

One of three barns of the Moulton Family Homestead popular with photographers. While most seem to prefer the T.A. Moulton Barn, I actually preferred photographing the John Moulton Barn. Sometimes it takes a great deal of patience to wait for passaging visitors to move out of frame to get the shot you want. I liked the fencing, and tree in close proximity to the barn, which the other two barns don't have.

Horizontal landscape photo. Reed Moulton Barn towers in over autumn in fields right corner. Small wooden outhouse sits next to the wooden bard on to the left. Set against Grand Teton range in background with bright blue sky on a sunny day filled with white fluffy clouds overhead.
Reed Moulton Autumn Barn
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
20 mm
Aperture
f/10
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
200
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

Second of three barns of the Moulton Family Homestead. This barn was unique in that it had recent repairs that contrast with the original worn structure. Located at the end of Mormon Row, the three field pictures are also captured in this same area.

Horizontal landscape photo. Golden field with old wooden farm fence and open gate looking west towards Grand Teton mountain range. Overhead bright blue sky filled with large white clouds.
Western Gate
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
24 mm
Aperture
f/10
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
160
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

Located on the John Moulton Homestead this gate faces West out of the corral towards the plains in front of the Teton Range. This one requires a little bit of exploration to find as it is off the beaten path.

Vertical landscape photo. Golden field fills lower half of picture with small stream running from lower left corner diagonally upwards to right. Grand Teton range in background. Set against bright blue sky on sunny day with white fluffy clouds in the sky.
Field Stream under a Big Sky
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
35 mm
Aperture
f/10
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
250
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

First of three autumn field pictures captured at the end of Mormon Row near Reed Moulton Barn. This one in particular is taken to capture the a small stream that runs through the field.

Vertical landscape photo. Golden field fills lower half of picture with pair of tire tracks running straight into the field . Grand Teton range in background on left side. Set against bright blue sky on sunny day with white fluffy clouds in the sky.
Field Path under a Big Sky
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
35 mm
Aperture
f/10
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
250
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

Second of three autumn field pictures captured at the end of Mormon Row near Reed Moulton Barn. When the main road ends vehicle tracks continue into the field.

Vertical landscape photo. Golden field of wheat grain fills lower half of picture. Grand Teton range in background. Set against bright blue sky on sunny day with white fluffy clouds in the sky.
Fields of Grain under a Big Sky
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
35 mm
Aperture
f/10
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
400
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

Third of three autumn field pictures captured at the end of Mormon Row near Reed Moulton Barn. This captures the grain of the field without any other feature present.

Horizontal landscape photo. T.A. Moulton Barn in lower left side with row of trees in fall colors on lower right side back behind the barn. Yellow mowed grass surrounds the barn with a low fence in the back. Set against the Grand Teton range with bright blue sky on a sunny day and large white clouds in the sky.
T.A. Moulton Autumn Barn
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
35 mm
Aperture
f/8.0
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
320
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

T.A. Moulton Barn is likely to be the most popular barn with photographers. When I was visiting there were several setup in various locations taking photographs from various angles. That wasn't the case with the other two barns. Presented here is a cropped version of the photograph I took that presents it in similar framing to John Moulton Autumn Barn.

Horizontal landscape photo. Golden fields in the foreground with a line of trees in the mid ground in autumn colors. Grand Teton range is in the background. Set against a bright blue sky on a sunny day with large white clouds in the sky.
Creek Tree Line against Teton Range
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
24 mm
Aperture
f/8.0
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
100
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

The photograph is captures the trees along Ditch Creek from a different angle. It captures the fields along side the creek and the long line of trees lining the creek.

Horizontal landscape photo. Golden fields in the foreground with a line of trees in the mid ground in autumn colors. Trees larger and closer on left moving further away and getting smaller towards the right. Set against a bright blue sky on a sunny day with line of arge white clouds in the sky on the right side.
Autumn Tree Line
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
35 mm
Aperture
f/10
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
160
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

This is one of those you have to turn around or you'll miss it moments. Located on the opposite side of the road, looking away from the Grand Teton range is where this photo was taken. I liked how there are two lines formed here. One the line of trees working left to right, and a line of clouds going right to left.

Square landscape photo. Single tree in autumn colors stands in a golden field. Set against a bright blue sky on a sunny day with large white clouds in the sky.
Lone Autumn Tree under a Big Sky
Camera
Sony a7RII
Lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Focal Length
23 mm
Aperture
f/8.0
Exposure
1/500 sec
ISO
100
Location
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Description:

A single autumn tree against the sky. Another photo not set against the Grand Teton range. Presented here in my preferred cropped square presentation. Originally shot in a vertical orientation.

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