February's Chill

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 9, 20142,321 views12 comments

I took this just a few days ago at Castlewood Canyon just a few miles south of me. It's not clearly defined, but there was a sun pillar just before dawn.

Great winter conditions all over the state last week and in the mountains this weekend. Tons of snow, and everyone should come skiing.

Lots of avalanche danger though, so stay inbounds!
We went all of last week with never seeing 30 or above. Finally Friday and Saturday we saw 40's, but today is bringing more snow and 30 for a high. Might have to get back out in the morning.

C&C always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Large version included,

Morris

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Zhoen on February 9, 2014 at 5:31 PM

The larger version is nice

. The comp really does it for me, I can look this for a while and discover all the detail and little scenes.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on February 9, 2014 at 7:07 PM

Nice perspective on this little canyon, Morris. The chilly blues are are appropriate for the wintry feel. I grew up in southern, Colorado and little canyons were very special to us. We always went to the "cedars" for our family picnics so this image has special feeling for me. Well done!! Chet (glad you are getting good snowfall)

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on February 9, 2014 at 7:13 PM

Morris, Ive always appreciated your composition from this spot in Castlewood. Nice lines and nice layering, although I'm starting to get cold....

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on February 10, 2014 at 10:14 AM

Cool image, Morris. Just a little too blue for me.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on February 10, 2014 at 11:19 AM

This looks pretty cold, Morris. I like the comp and the small patch of warm tones above the horizon in the sky.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on February 10, 2014 at 12:59 PM

Very nice, Morris. Love the blue tones and it's good to see some snowfall and moisture int the mountains.

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Comment posted by John Williams on February 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM

I can't honestly say I've ever seen a sun pillar; I've been on the lookout for them ever since reading Stan's book on weather. Pretty cool, even if only a little shows under the clouds.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on February 10, 2014 at 10:28 PM

Beautiful blue tones all capped off with that bit of warmth on the horizion; I like it, Morris. Stay warm.

Ed

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on February 11, 2014 at 1:29 AM

Nice comp Morris, this does have a very cold feeling to it that is very appealing.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on February 11, 2014 at 11:25 AM

Nice comp Morris! Even though there is a lot to see in this scene, my eye is drawn directly to the tree on the left and the snowed river.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 12, 2014 at 2:20 PM

Sure does look cold, especially with the blue tones. It also looks like it would be a fun hike on snowshoes.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 15, 2014 at 3:49 PM

Ooowww, Morris!! It's C-O-L-D!! And beautiful. Well composed grand scene.

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