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Wetterhorn

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Posted by Jack Brauer on July 20, 2007 at 7:43 PM
Here's a shot of sunset light on Wetterhorn Peak from an unusual perspective. I waited about three hours at this ridgeline I was on, constantly keeping tabs on the cloud buildups, ready to start running down if the rumbling began.

Funny thing is that I forgot to bring my headlamp up here, so it really was a race against time after the sun dipped below the horizon, to get back to my tent way down below. :redface:

And here's a wildflower shot from the same trip.

Both 4x5, this one at 120mm, the wildflowers at 75mm.
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 20, 2007 at 8:12 PM
Both are incredible shots, Jack! The weather conditions in the linked image are what I live for, and the light on this one is to die for. Very inspiring!
Posted by Jody Grigg on July 20, 2007 at 9:13 PM
Sweet! I like them both. :toast:
Posted by Bret Edge on July 20, 2007 at 9:38 PM
Now THAT is a sweet ridge! Both are excellent, Jack. I particularly enjoy the first one of Wetterhorn.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on July 21, 2007 at 12:12 AM
Sweet, Jack! Looks like great conditions.

Stopped by the gallery today. Nice setting and nice images on display. Congrats again.
Posted by Stan Rose on July 21, 2007 at 2:54 AM
Great stuff, Jack--love the perspective you got on wetterhorn!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on July 21, 2007 at 8:53 AM
Very nice Jack. What Todd said is right on
Posted by Chad Rudd on July 21, 2007 at 8:57 AM

Absolutely stunning light and colors! Well done!
Posted by Brett Deacon on July 21, 2007 at 9:45 AM
Incredible sunset Jack!
Posted by Dave Showalter` on July 21, 2007 at 1:02 PM
Geez Jack, sweet light in a very remote locale! Awesome!
Posted by Jack Brauer on July 21, 2007 at 1:24 PM
Thanks for your comments everyone! Have a good weekend.
Posted by Timothy Tonge on July 21, 2007 at 2:57 PM
Excellent... inspires me to climb a peak (though not a climber more a hiker)!!! Great light.
Posted by Rick Dunn on July 21, 2007 at 4:32 PM
This is great work, Jack - sweet light and an amazing perspective! And I definitely wouldn't want to be sitting there during a thunderstorm! The coxcomb peak one is pretty cool, too; I like the distinct bands of flowers, valley and stormy background. Great shooting all around!
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on July 21, 2007 at 6:29 PM
Both photos are spectacular!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on July 21, 2007 at 11:30 PM
You sure do haul that 4x5 to some incredible places!
Both shots are superb. :toast:
Posted by Don Grall on July 22, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Just plain incredible images, Jack. Are you using llamas to carry all that gear, or are you looking a bit furry these days?
Posted by Art Escobado on July 22, 2007 at 12:48 PM
i like the blue and contrasting brown tones,,,good stuff!!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on July 22, 2007 at 3:41 PM
Both shots are incredible Jack. Much props for hauling the 4x5 up to Wetterhorn.
Posted by Paul Beiser on July 22, 2007 at 5:13 PM
Very nice, Jack. Love the striking composition and that light is incredible. You outta throw a small BD or petzel headlamp into your 4x5 bag, so you can stay out longer :biggrin:
Posted by Dan Walters on July 22, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Beautiful light! Great shot. :toast:
Posted by Bob Dent on July 23, 2007 at 8:51 PM
Beautiful photos Jack! The colors on the Wetterhorn shot are great. And I really like the weather on the wildflower image.
Posted by Scott Bacon on July 23, 2007 at 9:29 PM
Sah-weet shot!! :toast: One of my favorite peaks in CO!

Sheesh, I'm feeling a little avatar inadequacy... :rolleyes: :wink: