Rime ice, Sangre de Cristo Range

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 12, 20075,072 views80 comments

Fresh pickings from this morning, north of Westcliffe, Colorado.

Comments

80 comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on December 12, 2007 at 3:49 PM

Just absolutely amazing, Todd. After I saw your series on RMNP I wanted to see more! Days like this, conditions like this, are so incredibly rare. I'm glad you were out and about to make the most of it. I think this is one of your finest images, maybe even my personal favorite.

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Comment posted by Trevor Anderson on December 12, 2007 at 3:51 PM

A fine winterscape, todd. I like the detail of the tree coupled with the foggy atmosphere of the background.

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Comment posted by Younes Bounhar on December 12, 2007 at 3:52 PM

PHENOMENAL! nothing to add :-).

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 12, 2007 at 3:52 PM

Wow! What a gorgeous catch. Being out there to see this must have been spectacular! Great capture Todd.

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Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on December 12, 2007 at 3:57 PM

This is an absolute stunner! One of the best images I have seen from your collection. EP all the way!!!

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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on December 12, 2007 at 4:02 PM

Fantastic Todd!! Very striking image. I love the shape and texture of the tree and the morning fog is SOOO COOL! One of my all time favorites of your fantastic Colorado landscapes.

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Comment posted by Richard Bernabe on December 12, 2007 at 4:02 PM

Out of this world, TC! You're such a show off

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on December 12, 2007 at 4:05 PM

Ooo pretty!!! I love seeing the mountains as backdrop to the tree

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Comment posted by Jonathan Perkins on December 12, 2007 at 4:22 PM

What a fantastic photo! Very well done Todd, congratulations

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on December 12, 2007 at 4:33 PM

I agree with Marc - an amazing image. What great use of the high key tones and the strong lines in the tree. One of your very best, Todd.

Guy

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 12, 2007 at 4:38 PM

Todd,

This is STUNNING! Easily the best image I've seen from you and the Rockies. No other words, just admiration.

Lon

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Comment posted by John Lehmkuhl on December 12, 2007 at 4:40 PM

Todd, this is beautiful - that tree with the mountains in the background with these conditions is stunning !!

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on December 12, 2007 at 4:55 PM

This is downright awesome, Todd. I love how the tree is the main subject and the mountains are the backdrop. Gorgeous, dude!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on December 12, 2007 at 5:02 PM

Simply beautiful, and beyond words. Amazing.

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Comment posted by Jim Salge on December 12, 2007 at 5:03 PM

You know I like this one! Sharp, well composed, incredibly eye catching...and oh the atmosphere!

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Comment posted by Edward Nunez on December 12, 2007 at 5:07 PM

Gorgeous!!! It doesn't get better than this!

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on December 12, 2007 at 5:49 PM

ESS EP material!

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Comment posted by Paolo De Faveri on December 12, 2007 at 5:57 PM

A winter portrait, Todd. Great eye, and great photographic job.

Cheers, Paolo

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Comment posted by Enrique F. Ferrá on December 12, 2007 at 6:13 PM

Amazing! I really like the blue and white combination of colors and the simple composition. Nothing to add, nothing to change. Good work!.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 12, 2007 at 6:20 PM

Stunning! Not much else to say.

Oh yes, EP for sure!

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Comment posted by Shane McDermott on December 12, 2007 at 6:25 PM

Fabulous Shot Todd! Everything works really well together. Show us more.

Thanks for sharing.

Shane

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Comment posted by Adam Schallau on December 12, 2007 at 6:29 PM

Killer photo!

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Comment posted by Slavomir Dzieciatk on December 12, 2007 at 6:32 PM

Wow, Todd! This is magic! Out of a fairy tale. Just stunning!

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Comment posted by INGOMA on December 12, 2007 at 6:34 PM

Oh my goodness! This is jaw dropping!!! Nothing to add just thanks for sharing!!!!

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Comment posted by William Vrolyk on December 12, 2007 at 6:41 PM

Kind of takes one's breath away.

Simply beautiful.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on December 12, 2007 at 6:41 PM

Simply, your best.

Joe.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 12, 2007 at 6:57 PM

This even beats fall color. Wonderful comp with the mountain in the background.

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on December 12, 2007 at 6:58 PM

Todd, this is amazing!! The best from you I've seen yet. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on December 12, 2007 at 7:17 PM

Wow!! One of your best!!! It must have been a blast looking at this in the viewfinder....unless, of course, your face was frozen to the back of the camera.

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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on December 12, 2007 at 7:23 PM

Unbelievable! In a good way.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 12, 2007 at 7:25 PM

I am on board with everyone else. Great image! Excellent comp and it is an eye-popper. Great work!

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Comment posted by Kartik Venkatarama on December 12, 2007 at 8:02 PM

Breathtaking...I've never seen anything like it! The hazy mountains in the background are perfect complement to the sharply defined icy tree.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on December 12, 2007 at 8:04 PM

OH WOW!! I dream of conditions like this. Boy did you make good use of it. Todd best image I've seen on here for a long time and my definite favourite of yours. I'm really glad the sky is the blue that's shown. It looks untouched by polariser and exudes quality. Crikey I hope we get a winter.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on December 12, 2007 at 8:05 PM

Definitely a winner Todd. Beautifully composed.

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Comment posted by Doug Dolde on December 12, 2007 at 8:07 PM

Over the fence dude !. What a shot !

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Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on December 12, 2007 at 8:19 PM

(speechless)

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Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on December 12, 2007 at 8:30 PM

Simply Stunning Image! One of your best for sure. I smell EP all over this.

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on December 12, 2007 at 9:12 PM

Very nice Todd

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 12, 2007 at 9:59 PM

Stunning.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Jerry Greer on December 12, 2007 at 10:02 PM

Dude! this is sweet! BTW, turn on your phone!

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Comment posted by Tomas Kaspar on December 12, 2007 at 10:04 PM

Amazing is what comes to my mind.

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Comment posted by Josh Anderson on December 12, 2007 at 10:23 PM

It's ok, but I've seen better. Just kidding man, this is KILLER!

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Comment posted by Robert Helms on December 12, 2007 at 10:33 PM

This is an exceptional shot for sure, Todd. Excellent series over on RMNP you posted as well.

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Comment posted by Brad Kargus on December 12, 2007 at 11:15 PM

A fantastic vision from a wonderland of white.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on December 12, 2007 at 11:20 PM

Absolutely beautiful. A special place for me as my parents grew up in Westcliffe and Silvercliffe!! Lovely Shot!

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Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on December 12, 2007 at 11:54 PM

Can't really add anymore to what already been said - I really like this one. Almost like a classic

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Comment posted by Kerry Leibowitz on December 13, 2007 at 12:28 AM

Wow...this must be what Fairyland looks like. Breathtaking in every respect.

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Comment posted by Brian Rasmussen on December 13, 2007 at 12:30 AM

Sweet! Surely an EP here!!

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Comment posted by Steve Bunn on December 13, 2007 at 12:39 AM

Todd, stellar photo. The slight fog and the wind blowing off the distant mountains are a great backdrop. The lack of a mid-ground element really enhances the tree as a focal point. Perfect comp and a wonderful capture of a moment in time. Nuf said.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on December 13, 2007 at 12:41 AM

I don't know what is more remarkable... this capture, or just being there to witness this firsthand. Spectacular work!

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on December 13, 2007 at 2:02 AM

Very impressive work! A striking image in every way. Winter at its best! Congrats!

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Comment posted by Giovanni Russello on December 13, 2007 at 3:56 AM

This is so good!!

gio

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on December 13, 2007 at 4:15 AM

that is some frost...ice TC.

wonderful image.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 13, 2007 at 5:49 AM

Todd, this is so stunning it takes my breath away

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Comment posted by Pedro Bento on December 13, 2007 at 7:27 AM

WOW...this is a great Christmas present

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 13, 2007 at 8:24 AM

Stunning Todd. My favourite of your work.

I do find that the highlights at the base are a little hot on my monitor. Still, WOW.

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Comment posted by Jos De Braekeleer on December 13, 2007 at 11:25 AM

Well .... the master at work ... what else to say !

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Comment posted by Jack Mroz on December 13, 2007 at 1:04 PM

This is indeed your finest. I can only imagine what this looked like live. Superb. 60 comments says it all.
Jack

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Comment posted by Nathaniel Blood on December 13, 2007 at 2:17 PM

Incredible shot

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Comment posted by Darwin Wiggett on December 13, 2007 at 4:50 PM

Stunner! Perfect. What else to say? Darwin

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Comment posted by Tristan Campbell on December 13, 2007 at 5:37 PM

Great shot Tood. The only thing I would like here is for the bottom of the tree trunk to be visible - stunning conditions. Tristan

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Comment posted by Jim Jirka on December 13, 2007 at 6:02 PM

I ditto the previous 63 comments.

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Comment posted by Marc Dilley on December 14, 2007 at 12:38 PM

Todd: I'll add my hands to the standing ovation you're getting. Masterful.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on December 14, 2007 at 1:19 PM

Stunning, Striking, Awsome, perfect!!!

Nothing much more to say, maybe if you saw the look on my face you would now how I am feeling. My jaw droppig would be my reaction to this in person.

Tahnks you for sharing so much!!!!

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Comment posted by Anders Nielsen on December 14, 2007 at 5:52 PM

Stunning! The best image I have seen for quite a while.

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Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on December 14, 2007 at 10:20 PM

Oh Todd this has to be my favorite of yours. Wonderful!! I would like just a little more sky at the top (well I had to find something to nit pick...)

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 14, 2007 at 11:15 PM

Todd, i saw this up in Eric's studio yesterday, but didnt have time to comment then, as i told Eric when i first saw it i got chills up my spine--great stuff, one of the best seasonal scenes ive seen

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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on December 15, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this, it's perfect.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on December 18, 2007 at 12:20 AM

An incredible photo, Todd. Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 18, 2007 at 1:29 AM

An inspiring shot, fabulous.

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on December 18, 2007 at 3:49 AM

Well, how I managed to miss this in the first place is beyond me. (but hey, you just got 73 comments so far...)
Not much to add after all (not that I read all the comments - just guessing

)
Scenes like that don't come across photographers eyes all too often, no matter how much time you spend out there.
Georg

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on December 18, 2007 at 7:24 AM

Bravo Todd

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on December 18, 2007 at 8:17 AM

Wonderful! Spectacular!! Gorgeous!! I could go on. Definiely glad you were out to witness and capture this beauty. Congrats on the EP!!!

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Comment posted by Emmanuel Boitier on December 18, 2007 at 12:47 PM

Just perfect! One moment of grace... (don't know if it is the right word : moment de grâce in French)
Regards.
Emmanuel

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Comment posted by Jack Brauer on December 18, 2007 at 11:42 PM

Awesome shot, Todd!!! The tree is amazing of course, but the subtle peak in the background is what puts this over the top for me.

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Comment posted by Mark Wilson on December 20, 2007 at 2:33 PM

Stunning!

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on December 20, 2007 at 3:13 PM

Cracking image

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Comment posted by Peter Delaney on December 22, 2007 at 3:58 AM

a beautiful work of art !!!!!!

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Comment posted by Rafael Ferrando on December 22, 2007 at 2:30 PM

WOW, Now this is absolutely amazing!, really powerfull image, everything works together really well, congratulations!

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Comment posted by Vincent FAVRE on March 3, 2008 at 4:23 AM

A great great frozen view.

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