Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 20, 2008 at 11:07 PM
It's seems by the end of February I'm pretty tired of winter and just can't wait for spring to arrive. So I thought I'd post a few pics from my trip to Colorado last spring. Big thanks to everyone for their help with answering trip planning questions. I had a great time!
The first one is along the trail to Dream Lake.
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 20, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Bear Lake Late Afternoon
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 20, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Sunset at Bear Lake
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 20, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Perfect spring conditions at Crystal Mill. What a great place.
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 20, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Great Sand Dunes NP driving along the Medano Road
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 20, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Last one GSDNP again. Walking into the dunes in the early morning. C and C welcome and appreciated.
Posted by Bret Edge on February 20, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Laurie: These are all beautiful but #3, Bear Lake Sunset, is a stunner. One of the best images I've seen from Bear Lake, actually.
Posted by John Klotz on February 21, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Yes very nice Laurie! 2 and 5 are really great!
John
Posted by Joshua Hardin on February 21, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Good collection. I like #s 2 and 5 too. I really like that Crystal Mill shot: nice green leaves and a slightly lower angle than most people take.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on February 21, 2008 at 2:04 AM
Nice collection! I like #2, the mill, and the last dune shot. Be sure to let us know when you're coming out this year!
Posted by Scott Bacon on February 21, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Beautiful! I can almost feel the fresh breezes and warm sunshine.
Nice set! Looks like a productive trip. Sunset at Bear Lake, Crystal Mill and the last Dunes shot are my favorites.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on February 21, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Very nice work, Laurie. By the way, what's all that liquid stuff in shots 2-4? I've heard that's what happens when it gets too warm for ice!!
Posted by Derek Sedillo on February 21, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Great images Laurie! I love your sunset at Bear shot.
It looks like the snow was very melted around Bear. Was this late Spring last year?
Posted by Jack Brauer on February 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Your sunset and crystal mill shots are awesome!
Winter's been great so far this year... I say keep it up as long as possible!!!
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 21, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Laurie, these are great! That Bear Lake sunset is one of the best I've seen, as is your Crystal Mill shot. That last dunes photo is great, too. They're all sweet!
Posted by Rick Dunn on February 21, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Impressive collection, Laurie! I'm with the others - that Bear Lake shot is a stand-out image!
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 21, 2008 at 2:56 PM
Thanks guys, I'm really glad you like them. Coming from all of you, that really means a lot!
Kalin, Right now my tentative plan is to come shoot wildflowers in the San Juans July 20-27. I'm hoping to sell my house in Minneapolis and move out of the city this year. So hopefully that won't get in the way. When my plans are set I'll post something to see if anyone will be in the area at the same time. It would be really nice to meet some of you guys.
Guy, Your just to funny! Don't worry, some day you'll see that liquid again. Your not missing anything here in Mpls. Just COOOOOLD weather!!
Derek, I was in RMNP May 29-31. There were very small patches of slushy snow and dry areas as well around Bear Lake. I did see some people walking around in tennis shoes. Sadly, Trail Ridge Road closed at the Many Parks Curve just as I was driving up there and they didn't open it until after I left the park.
Posted by Don George on February 21, 2008 at 5:42 PM
Laurie,,,Rarely see a Crystal Mill spring shot,,,,looks great. How did you like the trip into the Mill?
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 21, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Thanks Don, Glad you liked my "Mill" shot. It does have a different look to it in the spring compared to the fall shots that I've mostly seen of it. I was very lucky to run into Smitty at Crystal River Jeep just as he was leaving the General Store. I didn't realize it was very early in the season and he hadn't opened for the season yet. Anyway, Smitty drove me up there. I took 1 look at that road and decided NO WAY was I going to drive my rental SUV up there. Worth every penny I paid him! The mill road was the 1st 4wd road I experienced and it was great, as long as I wasn't driving!
Posted by Dan Walters on February 24, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Nice shots! I really like the sunset image and the mill image as well. Great details and colors.
Posted by Pam Colander on February 24, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Nice take on the Crystal Mill Laurie. I like all of your shots and they sure make me itchy for spring. Thanks for posting these marvelous images.
Discussion
21 repliesThe first one is along the trail to Dream Lake.
John
It looks like the snow was very melted around Bear. Was this late Spring last year?
Winter's been great so far this year... I say keep it up as long as possible!!!
Kalin, Right now my tentative plan is to come shoot wildflowers in the San Juans July 20-27. I'm hoping to sell my house in Minneapolis and move out of the city this year. So hopefully that won't get in the way. When my plans are set I'll post something to see if anyone will be in the area at the same time. It would be really nice to meet some of you guys.
Guy, Your just to funny! Don't worry, some day you'll see that liquid again. Your not missing anything here in Mpls. Just COOOOOLD weather!!
Derek, I was in RMNP May 29-31. There were very small patches of slushy snow and dry areas as well around Bear Lake. I did see some people walking around in tennis shoes. Sadly, Trail Ridge Road closed at the Many Parks Curve just as I was driving up there and they didn't open it until after I left the park.
Pam