In Search of Todd's Clouds

This morning I headed out on the Sandbeach Lake trail (RMNP) in the rain and fog. I didn't hit the trail till 6am as there didn't look like much chance of any nice light. When the trail ended at the lake, I couldn't see more than 30' ahead and so took out my map and compass and navigated towards Mount Orton. It was a steep slog over fallen trees and mossy rocks but just as I neared the tundra the clouds almost instantly parted. It happened so fast that I didn't have time to find a nice composition. I wish Todd was there so I could watch how he does it. I spent a nice morning up in the tundra along North Ridge below Chief's Head, Pagoda, Longs Peak and Meeker. I can't wait to get back up to this beautiful area of the park.

Here are a couple of others:

http://morninglight.us/forum/07/0912.jpg
Cloudz

http://morninglight.us/forum/07/0911b.jpg
Panoramic

http://morninglight.us/forum/07/0913.jpg
Autumn in the tundra

Cool. What I like are the two different types of clouds "happening" in this comp. The Orton Ridge is pretty spectacular!

Nice work Erik!

The "Cloudz" shot really appeals to me. I enjoy the sense of serenity conveyed.

Those mountains look HUGE in your shots. Well I know they are huge but especially so in these. I like the one you posted here and the cloudz ones the best. Makes me want to be there... now.

Erik, I think the comp and awesome cloud in #1 are great. You captured the transition very well.

Easy. I bring clouds with me.

I love "Cloudz" very much! I also like that perspective of Longs, all sneaky and peeking out from behind.

Cloudz is awesome and probably the best of the set! Nice work.

My favorite is #912, awesome shot! Was this on 4x5?