Posted by Erik Stensland on September 5, 2008 at 2:34 PM
Ok, so the aspen haven't turned yet and even at Bear Lake they are 99% green but the tundra is at peak colors. That means it won't be too long till it makes its way down the mountain. Here are a few pics of what's happening.
Oops, I don't have the other photos re-sized right. I'll get them up once the gallery clears.
Posted by Erik Stensland on September 5, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Another
Posted by Erik Stensland on September 5, 2008 at 3:09 PM
And another
Posted by Erik Stensland on September 5, 2008 at 3:11 PM
And another. (Sorry these are so small, the 200kb limit just isn't enough. I wish I could link to larger images and have them show, like I did with the first. It doesn't allow this for replies. )
Posted by Ken Wegener on September 5, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Great pics. Its a tough guess, but any idea when we might begin to see some peak colors in Colorado? I am going to the Aspen area on September 21 and I we'll see some decent color then.
Posted by Jesse Speer on September 5, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Yeah, the 200kb limit doesn't do much for the 740 pixel limit.
Nice close-ups. The crown/water/rock image is very unique.
I love fall in the tundra just as much as mid-summer. Thanks for the visual reminder.
Love the first shot. I didn't get a chance to do much this summer due to other commitments but I'm gonna try and make up for it this fall!
Posted by Paul Gana on September 5, 2008 at 4:42 PM
I really like that 3rd one,
I as well haven't been able to get out as much as I had wanted to due to certain issues that I am still agravated about and school. but I am planning on getting to Crested Butte (or as I like to call it "Crusty Butt") this fall
Posted by Paul Beiser on September 5, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Great report and thanks, Erik! I really love that 3rd shot, especially.
Posted by Don Grall on September 5, 2008 at 9:40 PM
That 3rd shot is a winner, and the Arctic Gentian is great also, love the colors.
Posted by Nick Moore on September 5, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Thanks for the update Erik, may head up this weekend!. I really like the 3rd shot in your series, colours look pretty good - hopefully that's a sign of things to come ;).
Posted by Jennifer Geck on September 5, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Just what I wanted to hear - THANK YOU!!
Great shots, Erik. I especially like the third one. Pretty!
Posted by Jack Brauer on September 6, 2008 at 2:14 PM
The second one is the one for me! Great colors. I wish I was sitting there right now instead of typing this reply!
Posted by Dan Walters on September 6, 2008 at 6:31 PM
Great colors! Really like the second image alot.
Posted by Angela Classen on September 6, 2008 at 9:37 PM
I like the 2nd & 3rd ones best. Wish I could make it out to RMNP this fall to see all this color first hand but isn't likely to happen. I'll have to be content to let you and the other talented locals go shoot and post so I can enjoy (and be jealous)!
Posted by Rand Herman on September 7, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I like that 3rd shot a lot. Thanks for the update.
Posted by Rick Dunn on September 7, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Discussion
16 repliesOops, I don't have the other photos re-sized right. I'll get them up once the gallery clears.
Nice close-ups. The crown/water/rock image is very unique.
I love fall in the tundra just as much as mid-summer. Thanks for the visual reminder.
I as well haven't been able to get out as much as I had wanted to due to certain issues that I am still agravated about
Great shots, Erik. I especially like the third one. Pretty!