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Garden of the Gods in the afternoon?

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Posted by Laurie Wendt on March 2, 2007 at 12:37 PM
I have seen many fantastic images of the GOTG taken in the morning. How would the light be in the afternoon? Any suggestions on locations worth exploring in the afternoon?
Thanks :wavey:
Posted by Bret Edge on March 2, 2007 at 1:16 PM
I've photographed there in the afternoon a couple times and come away with some nice stuff. In the morning most of the good photo locations are down low (Rattlesnake Ridge, etc.). In the afternoon you can find some nice compositions by going higher up, to the west, and looking back toward the main features.

I'm sure some of the others who are much more familiar with GOTG will pipe up, too.
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 2, 2007 at 2:37 PM
Plenty of photo ops in the pm, just don't expect burnishing sunset light since the sun sets fairly early behind Pikes Peak and the Front Range before it has a good chance to turn really warm.
Posted by Cynthia Spence on March 2, 2007 at 2:46 PM
GOG is a morning spot, but I've seen some great photos without Pikes Peak in the background looking southeast...as you hike the outer trail around the park. If you catch it right as the sun goes behing the mountains you can get a "different shot" with Pikes Peak though the rock formations aren't lit up.
Cynthia
Posted by Ken Wyatt on March 3, 2007 at 1:12 PM
Plenty of good spots can be found in the afternoon. Try shooting on the west side of the formations. Also, explore some of the walkways and trails amongst the rocks. Late afternoon can yield some good shots just before the sun sets behind the mountains. Don't forget the more intimate shots or macro possibilities.

Ken
Posted by Bob Falcone on March 6, 2007 at 11:44 PM
In addition to the other suggestions, you may want to shoot from Glen Eyrie, the property bordering the north side of GOG. There is a trail that starts behind Palmers Castle and takes you to an overlook that looks down on the Garden (there's even a bench to sit on). I forget the name of the trail, but the nice folks at the entrance will give you a map with all the trails on it.
Note: Glen Eyrie is private property and is closed to hikers on weekends, and occasionally on other days when events on the property may result in a shortage of parking spaces for casual hikers.