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Tijeras Peak this morning

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Posted by Todd Caudle on October 21, 2008 at 5:02 PM
After missing out on a real oh-my-God moment last night when the clouds closed in and killed it, I went back out this morning and shot some images of Tijeras Peak in the Sangres.

What was most amazing is the incredible, wild, one-of-a-kind creature I came across on the road up to Music Pass. More on that later.
Posted by Bret Edge on October 21, 2008 at 6:17 PM
That's a really dramatic peak in nice, dramatic light. Great work, as usual!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 21, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Excellent shot Todd. This is my favorite peak in the Sangres.
Posted by Patrick Surrena on October 21, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Todd,
Sure do love the comp an the dramatic lighting. Never been there. What town is it near (if any)?
Posted by Don Grall on October 21, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Ahh, Music Pass, no wonder this image sings!
Posted by Scott Borger on October 21, 2008 at 8:34 PM
That's a cool looking mountain. Now that you've spoken of this "creature" you're gonna have to tell us about it.
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 21, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Patrick: South of Westcliffe in the Sangre de Cristos
Scott: Soon... :biggrin:
Posted by Paul Wegemann on October 21, 2008 at 9:07 PM
What a beautiful peak! I like the diagonal layers going on in the foreground.
Posted by John Klotz on October 22, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Todd, nice, nice and nice! Very cool light!
John
Posted by Lance Warley on October 22, 2008 at 8:07 AM
Gee, I don't suppose it was an ex in-law...

P.S. How do the Sangres look in Winter and Spring? Awesome enough for another trip?
Posted by Stan Rose on October 22, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Ah, i wouldnt have spoiled the fun except i already posted before i saw your post below mine! :biggrin: Nice lines and light in this shot, Todd, i really should invest in a good hunting scope like yours!
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 22, 2008 at 6:47 PM
For the big reveal of the creature I encountered, see Stan's "Westcliffe" topic thread...
Posted by Erik Stensland on October 22, 2008 at 8:01 PM
That dramatic light just follows you Todd! What a gift!
Posted by Jesse Speer on October 23, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Great light indeed, but wonderfully composed with the strong diagonals throughout. Don't think I'd like this as much without that kiss of light on the summit. Good work.