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Looking Back at Autumns Past

On Thanksgiving Day, California Fall Color posts its message of thanks and video review of autumn 2023. It will be the twelfth annual “California Fall Color Looks Back” video.

Although CaliforniaFallColor.com went live in 2009, it wasn’t until 2012 that our first video review was posted. In advance of seeing “California Fall Color Looks Back at 2023,” here are videos from autumns past.

Each of the photographs selected for these videos is representative of what happened that autumn, the extent and diversity of fall color seen across the state, and some of the finest photographs taken that year.

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Special Moments

Bill McFall shares special moments he photographed this autumn.

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Looking Back at Autumns Past

On Thanksgiving Day, California Fall Color posts its message of thanks and video review of autumn 2022. It will be the eleventh annual “California Fall Color Looks Back” video.

Although CaliforniaFallColor.com went live in 2009, it wasn’t until 2012 that our first video review was posted. In advance of seeing “California Fall Color Looks Back at 2022,” here are videos from autumns past.

Ron Tyler created each video. Ron is head of the Tyler Marketing Group, an El Dorado Hills-based marketing communications consultancy with expertise in social media, product marketing and video. Previous videos were judged among the state’s best outdoor videos by the Outdoor Writers Association of California.

Each of the photographs selected for these videos is representative of what happened that autumn, the extent and diversity of fall color seen across the state, and some of the finest photographs taken that year.

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Reminiscence

Peak has passed in the Eastern Sierra and is approaching to the west. Ken Robesky sends this video reminiscence of what was seen a week ago as he traveled both sides in a search for fall color.

TikTok Take

Here’s a funny TikTok by Betsy Forsyth, @visitbishop.ca, with commentary by comedian Jim Gaffigan about our obsession with fall color.

C’mon, stop whining Jim and get a life!

Autumn in a Second

Click image to see Autumn progress across California in a second. Repeat to see again.
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And The Winner Is …

Finalists in California Fall Color’s first video contest (in no particular order) include:

California Autumn - Philip Reedy

Sierra Gold - Nao Tharp, Sky Rock Media

Laguna Mountain Fall Colors - Robert J Olsson

Autumn Leaves - Gene Miller

Exploring Oak Glen - Yuni & Cat, Wilderness Wanderers

Clearing Autumn Storm - Elliot McGucken

Before continuing to read and learn who was selected to win California Fall Color’s first video contest, we hope you’ll view each of the above videos first, as they each deserve praise in their own right.

Following announcement of the winner is a review of what we found exceptional with each entry. In addition to being able to claim bragging rights, the winner will be sent a California Fall Color hat.

And the winner is ...

Sierra Gold - Nao Tharp

Judges' Comments ...

  • California Autumn – Philip Reedy opens his video with Tim Janus’ emotional Come Home to Me and a quotation from Anne of Green Gables to express sentiment through a mix of images showing people in relation to nature, the landscape, still life and motion, through the Northern Sierra and Cascades.
  • Sierra Gold – Nao Tharp, Sky Rock Media employs spectacular time lapse, dolly and aerial video, accompanied by an original, haunting melody and masterful editing to present a powerful and visually inspiring portrayal of autumn in the Eastern Sierra.
  • Laguna Mountain Fall Colors – Robert J Olsson takes us on a journey through the Laguna Mountains blending pans and zooms of still and live video to show the raw age and beauty of autumn in San Diego County.
  • Autumn Leaves – Gene Miller brings to life Nat King Cole’s classic song Autumn Leaves, while traveling through wine country with its red and gold vineyards and presenting still life portraits of Yosemite Valley, inviting their exploration.
  • Exploring Oak Glen – Yuni & Cat have produced a classic travelog introducing the viewer to Oak Glen and its many delightful stops, through first-hand and first-rate interviews and commentary, balanced with colorful imagery and lots of solid information. 
  • Clearing Autumn Storm – Elliot McGucken videoed a clearing autumn storm while he photographed it. The time-lapse result – set to Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune – provides an instructive lesson of how to wait for and capture the moment.
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Looking Back at Autumns Past

On Thanksgiving Day, California Fall Color posts its message of thanks and video review of autumn 2021. It will be the tenth annual “California Fall Color Looks Back” video. Although CaliforniaFallColor.com went live in 2009, it wasn’t until 2012 that our first video review was posted. In advance of seeing “California Fall Color Looks Back at 2021,” here are videos fom years past.

Ron Tyler created each video. Ron is head of the Tyler Marketing Group, an El Dorado Hills-based marketing communications consultancy with expertise in social media, product marketing and video. Previous videos were judged among the state’s best outdoor videos by the Outdoor Writers Association of California.

Each of the photographs selected for these videos is representative of what happened that autumn, the extent and diversity of fall color seen across the state, and some of the finest photographs taken that year.

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Pass The Envelope, Please …

California Fall Color went looking for videos of California’s autumn color on YouTube. You were busy. So far, here are the entries in our first video contest, the winner to be announced on Dec. 1. Email YouTube links, not later than Nov. 30, to: editor@californiafallcolor.com. Videos that are under three minutes long or the length of one song have the best chance of winning.

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Video Contest

Autumn Leaves – Gene Miller

CaliforniaFallColor.com hat

This video of autumn leaves submitted by Gene Miller inspired the thought, “Why not challenge readers of CaliforniaFallColor.com to submit their video interpretations of autumn?”

So, born is our first video contest. Email a YouTube link to a video of your autumn pictures to editor@californiafallcolor.com not later than November 30 and be eligible to win this CaliforniaFallColor.com hat.

The video should be not longer than three minutes. The video judged best on the basis of entertainment value, beauty and creativity wins the hat. (Photos need not have been taken this autumn, though please submit only photos you took). All videos will be posted on the site (as long as they don’t violate some sorta rule). Plus, look for a review of past CaliforniaFallColor videos next Monday and Tuesday.