A serene autumnal scene unfolds as aspens with golden foliage stand tall against a contrasting dark backdrop. The calm waters at their feet capture a mirror-like reflection, doubling the visual spectacle and creating an almost surreal landscape. This tranquil moment in the wilds invites onlookers to lose themselves in the beauty of the season.

Art by Michael Underwood.

Michael Underwood is a nature photographer originally from North Carolina. He has traveled to all 50 states, and all too few countries. In 2010 Michael moved to the small mountain town of Lake City in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, one of the most remote places in the lower 48 states. Two weeks later, he bought a professional camera and lenses. Surrounded by the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of his new home in southwestern Colorado, he developed a deep appreciation and respect for nature. He was able to mix new found loves of nature and photography to begin a career as a photographer.