Autumn Canopy: Looking Up at Little River Canyon National Preserve

Sometimes the best view in the forest isn't ahead of you. It's above you.

At Little River Canyon National Preserve in DeKalb County, Alabama, the autumn forest puts on a show that most people experience from the trail — looking out at the canyon walls, following the river, watching the leaves drift down. But tilt your head back, look straight up, and the canopy reveals something else entirely.

Shot looking upward through the treetops on a brilliant fall day, "Autumn Canopy" captures the full spectrum of Alabama's autumn color in a single frame — deep reds and burnt oranges in the foreground shrubs, warm golds and ambers in the mid-canopy hardwoods, and the deep green of an evergreen pine holding its color against the seasonal change. At the upper left, the sun breaks through a gap in the leaves in a starburst of white light, illuminating the entire scene from above and giving the image a warmth and energy that feels almost electric.

It is a photograph that asks you to stop, look up, and remember that beauty isn't always at eye level. Alabama's fall foliage is one of the South's best kept secrets — and "Autumn Canopy" captures it at its most vivid and alive.

Bring the warmth, color, and upward-looking wonder of Alabama's autumn season home with this museum-quality fine art photography print by Bama Price — available as metal, canvas, or glossy paper.