This morning was amazing!!!

Ok,

Did anyone get out to shoot this morning after the storm? I woke up and 'saw the light' and said to myself that I have got to drop by the Garden on the way to work.

I didn't have much time to really do it justice. But it was truly a beautiful morning in the Garden. I am at work jumping out of my skin to review the shots

I wasn't there for morning light. But the trees in the shade were still frozen white, the sky was blue with a few clouds and the wildlife was out. Whether my shots turn out or not this was a gorgeous morning.

I will post some images once I get them processed. Did anyone else capture the light today? If so please post some shots.

I saw it too and wished I would have taken advantage. We might be covered with clouds for the rest of the week again.

Nah I slept in today. Was up late working on the New Business and getting the Loan stuff done. But i did see a little of the late light and cloud action. pretty Sweet.

James,

I actually called your cell on my way in this morning. But when you didn't pick up I figured you had either worked too late last night or were already in the Garden deeply engrossed in a composition.

James I can't believe you didn't shoot GOG this am. Our dog Cody woke me up at five a.m. to let him out and I thought about getting dressed and going to the Garden but... well went back to bed. Derek, I hope ya got some good'ns! It was a good call to stay home on Friday. There was a bout an hour of decent sun after I got to BV before the fog and clouds moved in. Not sure if I got anything worth mentioning or not.
John

Here's one taken this morning in Woodland Park.

Don

Here's another, near Woodland Park

Don

Don--love that first shot, looks like a Monet (or is it Manet, i keep mixing up my impressionists) -S

Ok guys,

I processed some of my shots. I was surprised that some of them came out ok because I had forgotten my tripod. They could be sharper but you can get the idea. Just click on mid size images to see them larger:

http://derek.zenfolio.com/p753503834

I did not PS in the wildlife. Lets just say I was really fortunate. As James E. says it was a God morning.

Don,

Awesome shoot! I am a real sucker for water abtracts

Derek, I think you got some VERY unique and great images here! The Coyote facing the moon is priceless!

OHMYGOD! Those coyote shots are amazing! Great fiund on those, Derek. I'm glad you didn't mention it beforehand, it was a treat to look at the first one and go, WTF? Awesome! I shouldn't be amazed at how fast the ice fell from the foliage, but I am.

Nice shots from you, too, Don. Those frosted forests were cool.

Friday and Saturday might be good. Cross your fingers.

Thanks guys,

I didn't want to say anything because it was sort of a surreal experience and the pictures tells the story better than I could. Also all the shots were hand held and I didn't know if I would end up with just fuzzy blurs .

I was a bit in shock when composing for the moon and the coyete just walked out casually and struck a pose

This gives me some much needed practice for Yellowstone in June. Even with a tripod I will need to keep the shutter speed up to account for animal movement. I think I understand a little more now why pro wildlife photographers use those huge mega $$$ primes.

That shot where it seems like the coyote is looking up at the moon is awesome. I like the ones with the shadowy frosty trees in the foreground too. Nice job. Let's hope for a repeat performance this weekend as far as the weather goes.

Derek... whoa dude! NICE - love the coyote! Man I knew I should have gone there... dang. Nice work bro!

Don, I really like that frosty trees reflection too. Way to go guys.

John