Black Balsam Looking West

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The elevation at this site is close to 6000 ft.  The grasses and underbrush which were brightly colored just two weeks ago have died back.  The temperature was in the forties while painting even though the sky was clear and the sun was out.  The wind made it feel much colder.  At 6000 ft., winter comes early.  Every day is an adventure.