Tha Bells

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Posted by Paul Gana on June 24, 2009 at 4:09 PM

I know it is quite the icon, but I had to go there to take a few spring shots of the Bells. I am not in shape so I didn't do much hiking, but I definitely got wet that weekend. I haven't still updated my membership yet to post photos directly onto this site, I just haven't had the money to do it yet

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14858518@N08/3658023030/

and another one, this one is horizontal version of the above photo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14858518@N08/3657261945/

and then this one which is of the long ridgeline from Aspen Highlands to just before Pyramid Peak

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14858518@N08/3657229353/

and last but not least the ridgeline form Maroon Lake

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14858518@N08/3658023090/

Posted by Nick Moore on June 24, 2009 at 4:33 PM

I like the 2nd one, the "Classic" Bells shot, nice mirror like reflection, nice Greens, and great clouds hugging the valley. Couple things I notice, the lake reflection has a warmer tone than the actual Bells and sky, not sure why, or how easy to fix that would be?. Second thing is all 4 images look a little oversharpened to my eyes, at least on my monitor. Looks like you had a great trip, with some nice images!.

Posted by Tien-Chien Chen on June 24, 2009 at 5:25 PM

The low clouds are just amazing!

Posted by John Mumaw on June 24, 2009 at 8:18 PM

You really caught a lucky time to be thereI I just love that second 'iconic' view.
Just wish they were larger...

Posted by Paul Wegemann on June 24, 2009 at 9:53 PM

That 2nd one is really nice, Paul. I never get tired of photos of the Bells.

Posted by Jim Talaric on June 24, 2009 at 9:58 PM

Nice work Paul. Great comp with beautiful clouds. #2 for me also.

Jim

Posted by Bert Fukuda on June 24, 2009 at 11:23 PM

Man, those low lying clouds are sweet!!!

Posted by Guy Schmickle on June 25, 2009 at 12:18 AM

Stellar conditions!! Number two is definitely my fav as well. Lucky you to be in the right place at the right time!

Posted by Cynthia Spence on June 25, 2009 at 9:41 AM

Fantastic...I don't care how iconic the place is...like Paul I never get tired of it, it always looks different.

Posted by Todd Caudle on June 25, 2009 at 3:05 PM

You know how a few weeks ago I was making the case for shooting Maroon Lake at times other than fall, when you share the shoreline with 100 of your closest friends whom you've never met? Your Bells shots can be summed up in four words: I rest my case. Those are awesome, Paul! How many people were there to share the magnificence with you?

Posted by Mel Ladewig on June 25, 2009 at 4:07 PM

The first two are especially sweet.

Mel-

Posted by Justin Peterson on June 26, 2009 at 12:08 AM

The first two are my favorites...that weather made for some stunning images. Nice job!

Posted by Kurt Bowman on June 26, 2009 at 1:02 PM

I really like the clouds in the second image

Posted by Don Grall on June 26, 2009 at 11:49 PM

#2 is awesome! Great job. I drove to Aspen Thurs PM only to discover rain with a forecast of more rain on Friday morning so I went back to Salida and kayaked Friday instead.

Posted by Kelly Black on June 28, 2009 at 2:05 AM

Love the clouds. Nice images, Paul.

Posted by Art Escobado on June 29, 2009 at 2:42 AM

#2 Is sweet! Great shooting!

Posted by John Zinn on June 29, 2009 at 8:44 AM

Nice work Paul.

John

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Posted by Paul Gana on June 29, 2009 at 11:25 PM

thanks for all the comments guys, I went several days without internet so i am just now able to respond.

To answer your question Todd. I was completely alone