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April 2008 Theme - Icons

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Posted by Richard Voninski on April 4, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Once again, here is another topic suggested by a fellow RMNP member - Icons. So break out your Delicate Arch and Bells shots and let's see what great images we can come up with.

If you have other ideas for monthly topics shoot Rene or me and email.

Thanks.

RichieV
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 4, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Cloud Explosion

Grand Canyon from the North Rim
Posted by Doug Andrews on April 4, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Teton Range
Probably only photographed a million times.
Posted by Grant Collier on April 4, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Sweet shot, Mel. I think that's my favorite shot I've see of yours.

Here's a "monumental" icon...

http://www.gcollier.com/Monument-Valley-Reflection.html
Posted by Bret Edge on April 4, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Green River Overlook in a bad mood.
Posted by Chad Rudd on April 4, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Mesa HDR
Posted by Chad Rudd on April 4, 2008 at 9:37 PM
A slightly different perspective on Landscape Arch
Posted by Pam Colander on April 5, 2008 at 12:17 AM
I'll add another iconic Valley shot. Took this a couple of years ago. Nice contributions everyone!

Pam
Posted by James H Egbert on April 5, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Ok something other than the Garden of the Gods for me. Hmmm How about... Sand Dunes!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on April 5, 2008 at 12:50 PM
The Maroon Bells, with a slightly different, impressionist angle.
Posted by Roger Rouch on April 5, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Goblin Valley Goblin.

(Mel, your cloud explosion is really neat).
Posted by Bob Dent on April 6, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Dead Horse Point.
Posted by Jack Brauer on April 7, 2008 at 2:16 AM
Woah, awesome shot, Bob! Bret too, that's just amazing.

Here's the Black Canyon.
Posted by Elizabeth Kimes on April 7, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Antelope Canyon. One of my favorites!
Posted by Joseph Finn on April 7, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Here is one of Turret last Spring.
Posted by Ron Leraaen on April 7, 2008 at 9:33 PM
My girlfriend (in my dreams) on mesa about 10 years ago when I was still shooting grainy print film.
Posted by Bret Edge on April 8, 2008 at 8:16 AM
Deadhorse Point.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 8, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Garden of the Gods, October 2006
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 8, 2008 at 11:14 AM
What could be more iconic than the state flower (at least the state flower of Colorado).
Posted by Steven Jackson on April 8, 2008 at 11:58 AM
This is Cathedral Rock, viewed fom Oak Creek in Sedona, AZ.
Posted by James H Egbert on April 8, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Well heck, seeing this has gotten so many great comments in the open forum, I figured, I ought to post it here too!

By the way, I am really likeing the unique views on the tried and trues! :toast:
Posted by Pam Colander on April 8, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Love the GoGs shot Mel. Here is a "balanced portrait"

Pam
Posted by Pam Colander on April 8, 2008 at 10:54 PM
The Three Gossips doing what they do best

Pam
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 9, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Havasu Falls in autumn...
Posted by Bob Dent on April 9, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Wow Guy, that is stunning! Incredible colors and perfect shutter speed. Love it!
Posted by Grant Collier on April 9, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Nice one, Guy. I have to get down to Havasu Falls!

I think this location has pretty much become an icon:

http://www.gcollier.com/Road-Canyon-Ruin.html
Posted by Paul Martin on April 9, 2008 at 6:23 PM
This isn't a very good scan, but its back from my film days and certainly a place that has been the subject of a few photos. :rolleyes: I think I have a better scan somewhere, but its on a disc somewhere in my basement....
Posted by Paul Martin on April 9, 2008 at 6:34 PM
I guess no one has put this unknown gem up either, I was surrounded by about 60 other photographers and another 50 bystanders -- it doesn't get much more iconic.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 9, 2008 at 10:45 PM
You can always count on the RMNP folks to crank out a sweet icon shot. Good stuff, all of it.
Posted by Laurent Baig on April 10, 2008 at 10:53 AM
icon at a non-iconic time, brr, I say brr!
Posted by Pam Colander on April 10, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Rich V suggested I post my Dewey bridge pic here so.....
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 10, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Colorado seems a bit under-represented here so I thought I'd add a popular icon of the autumn season...Mt. Sneffels.

Posted by Kalin Wilson on April 11, 2008 at 1:37 AM
Another Colorado Icon ( I think this is in the dictionary as an example for the word :biggrin: )
Crystal Mill
Posted by Kalin Wilson on April 11, 2008 at 1:39 AM
Just to back up Guy's declaration, Iconic Sneffels ...
Posted by Amy Lindsey on April 11, 2008 at 11:19 AM
sunrise at the mittens
Posted by Pam Colander on April 11, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Super shots Guy and Amy! I'm surprised none of the photo gods have posted the Bells. Here's my first attempt three years ago.

Posted by Arnab Banerjee on April 11, 2008 at 2:39 PM
I am not a RMNP member, but check it often. Great images on this thread. Here is one from Peek-a-boo slot canyon in Escalante
Posted by Dave Showalter` on April 17, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Maroon Bells........from the top of Conundrum Peak ~ 14,060'
Posted by Doug Andrews on April 17, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Doesn't get much more iconic of our part of the country than this.

Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
Posted by Laurie Wendt on April 18, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Great Images Everyone! Wild Goose Island and St. Mary Lake
Posted by Evan Anderman on April 19, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Sunrise on Mt. Beckwith on Kebler Pass last fall, lucky to be there just after some snow.
Posted by Adam Schallau on April 21, 2008 at 1:03 PM
White Sands National Monument a few minutes after sunset.
Posted by Scott Fricke on April 21, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Love that image Adam, great work!
Posted by Diana Stone Treglo on April 21, 2008 at 9:47 PM
HI...new member, here. I thought I would add my favorite iconic image of mine.
Just starting to build my portfolio...hope to meet you all, down the line.
BTW, I am located in Helena, Montana, and I am Diana (MrsTregs). ~ :wink:
Posted by James H Egbert on April 23, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Ok How about the Maroon Bells again?
Posted by Jeff Hackett on April 27, 2008 at 1:07 AM
Virgin River Narrows in Zion NP.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on April 27, 2008 at 1:09 AM
... and Moonset over Mt. Moran in the Tetons.
Posted by Prashant Khapane on April 29, 2008 at 6:14 AM
Jeff, it is straight out of 'fantasy' book image. Wonderful mood.
Posted by John Mumaw on April 29, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Wilson Peak, Colorado

I'm humbled to be in the company of such fine work!
Posted by Scott Fricke on April 30, 2008 at 1:16 AM
The Wave, predawn