I live in great leaf country in north central PA, but I have to be
honest that after looking at leaves for 40+ years from the ground and 28
or so from the air, they look better from the ground. Up close is
better for leaves. If my purpose is really looking at leaves, then I
much prefer a motorcycle tour than an airplane trip. Unless you fly
really, really low, they colors blend and get dull as you get higher.
They really stand out when you can see the individual leaves and trees.

While I mostly agree, much of it depends on how low and slow you can
get.

For example, if you come over the bluffs near Prairie du Chien at
pattern altitude, you are less than 500 feet above them. If you hit
the right day, when the colors are at their peak, and with the sun at
the right angle, the explosion of colors is a view you simply can't get
from the ground.

It's the Holy Grail of leaf peeping, and I've only seen it once. But
that made it all worthwhile.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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