Sunrise from Owl Ridge in Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge, near Walden.
I made a quick two-day trip to meet some folks and strategize for future trips. I didn't see too much wildlife and the wind was unpleasant, but there were lots of golden eagles around, black-tailed jackrabbits (white otherwise) and large elk herds. The current snowpack isn't overly impressive, but still prevents venturing very far off of the main roads.
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 31, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Well, if you were going for cold and wind-swept, you succeeded! Beauteeful!
Posted by Jody Grigg on January 31, 2009 at 3:55 PM
It does look a little cold there Dave. Nicely captured.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 31, 2009 at 4:30 PM
This is a nice shot, Dave. If you had said it was from the Alaskan tundra, I would have believed you.
Posted by Paul Beiser on January 31, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Always have wanted to explore that place, have passed by it a lot. Maybe in the Spring
Posted by Dan Walters on February 1, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Great shot! Really like the blue tones and the pink in the clouds.
Posted by Nick Moore on February 1, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I can really sense the cold and wind from this image, you potrayed it very well with this composition!. Very nice pink and blue tones also!.
Posted by Jim Caffrey on February 1, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Cold, lonely desolation. That's what I feel when I look at this image. Well done!
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7 repliesI made a quick two-day trip to meet some folks and strategize for future trips. I didn't see too much wildlife and the wind was unpleasant, but there were lots of golden eagles around, black-tailed jackrabbits (white otherwise) and large elk herds. The current snowpack isn't overly impressive, but still prevents venturing very far off of the main roads.