Sand from the base of Eureka Dunes

Desert sand has sharper edges than water-tumbled beach sand.

More exotic sand photos at sandcollectors.org.

Aspen Palette - Lake Sabrina, September 24 2008

Leaves collected near Lake Sabrina in the Eastern Sierras (at about 9200′ elevation). Arrangement inspired by Andy Goldsworthy, of course.

The orange/peach colored leaves are new to me – in Colorado and New Mexico I’ve only seen the golden yellows.

Guidance for next year: California Fall color reports – Fall color updates for the Eastern Sierras