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Porphyry Basin

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Posted by Guy Schmickle on August 5, 2008 at 2:56 PM
For those still searching out wildflower fields in the San Juans, Porphyry Basin is looking sweet right now. This shot was taken yesterday (8/4). I'm not gonna try to embed the image as it would look terrible with the guideline constraints. Here's a link to it...

<url>http://jjd.pbase.com/image/101251367</url>
Posted by Guy Schmickle on August 5, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Oops, screwed up the html on the above post...here's the hyperlink to the image

http://jjd.pbase.com/image/101251367
Posted by Mel Ladewig on August 5, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Awesome flowers Guy. They're still holding in there this year.
Posted by George Stocking on August 5, 2008 at 3:20 PM
one of the best Porpheys Basin images I've ever seen.......wonderfull
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on August 5, 2008 at 3:30 PM
Guy.... what a great composition!! Really shows off the flowers and waterfall.... I love this one...regards, Rajeev. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Scott Bacon on August 5, 2008 at 5:38 PM
Beautiful! :toast:
Posted by Morris McClung on August 5, 2008 at 6:05 PM
Guy,
Holy Cow! What a sweet image. You have really been procuctive as of late.
Good work.
Morris
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 5, 2008 at 6:50 PM
Really nice, Guy.
Posted by John Mumaw on August 5, 2008 at 7:07 PM
That's a real beauty, Guy!
Like George, this may be one of the best that I've seen from the basin. Way to go!!
Posted by Sal Cangialosi on August 5, 2008 at 7:17 PM
Powerful image with good balance between the wildflowers and the falls.
Posted by Tom Kennon on August 5, 2008 at 10:31 PM
This is really a great shot. Great lighting and compostion. I was there last year and I have to agree with the other comments, one of the best shots I have seen of the area.
Posted by John Klotz on August 6, 2008 at 1:07 AM
Excelent Guy, and some nice work in your gallery too!
John
Posted by Rick Dunn on August 6, 2008 at 8:44 AM
Gorgeous scene and outstanding comp, Guy! Excellent work.
Posted by Don Grall on August 7, 2008 at 6:42 AM
Wow, what a unique composition. I don't remember seeing this falls when I was there 2 years ago. Great shot!
Posted by Stan Rose on August 7, 2008 at 7:20 AM
Great shot--and the whole collection is awesome, i scrolled through and there is some outstanding photography- :toast:
Posted by Craig Schultz on August 7, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Guy, I agree with Stan! You are having a very productive past couple of years. Looks like the move is really paying dividends.
Posted by Jack Brauer on August 8, 2008 at 3:12 PM
Very nice shot! Classic Colorado.