The Colors of the Tundra in the Route to Chasm Lake

Wide angle composition of tundra in red, orange, yellow, and green with Mills Glacier and Longs Peak in the background.
The reds, orange, yellow, and green contrasting with the white of Mills Glacier in the background. 

Colorful tundra adorning the rugged terrain around Chasm Lake Canyon by Longs Peak, Colorado. The bright colors are characteristic of summer and fall. Adaptations in the pigmentation to survive at high elevations.