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The NCAR (National Center For Atmospheric Research) road is actually Table Mesa going west. It is always plowed. There is signage saying "no stopping, no parking", and a guard driving around to make sure. So, you're supposed to park at the bottom or top and walk. I would suggest the top, because the best imagery (IMO) is closer to the top. In this case, it was very cold and I figured I could park and do some shooting early on a Saturday before Barney Fife came along. This can also be a great place for large mule deer and sometimes elk, when snow is deep in the mountains.
Posted by Michael Renner on January 16, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Nice shots Dave! I really like #2, and had always wondered where people were getting that perspective on the flatirons from.
Posted by Rick Dunn on January 16, 2007 at 8:33 PM
Sweet images, Dave. I especially like #2. I've never driven that road even though I'm on Table Mesa just about every day. I'll have to check it out. With my red hair, maybe I can pass for Ope and get Barney to leave me alone.
Posted by Dan Walters on January 19, 2007 at 9:30 AM
Great shots! I really like the light in the second image.
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8 repliesThe NCAR (National Center For Atmospheric Research) road is actually Table Mesa going west. It is always plowed. There is signage saying "no stopping, no parking", and a guard driving around to make sure. So, you're supposed to park at the bottom or top and walk. I would suggest the top, because the best imagery (IMO) is closer to the top. In this case, it was very cold and I figured I could park and do some shooting early on a Saturday before Barney Fife came along. This can also be a great place for large mule deer and sometimes elk, when snow is deep in the mountains.