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2 Brits do Rocky Mtn NP Part deux

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Posted by Nick Moore on July 4, 2009 at 7:04 PM
2 Brits do Rocky Mtn NP Part deux
As Bill mentioned he and I made our way up to the Ute trail in Rocky Mountain National Park this morning, my second hike into the area in a week. Having driven through rain in Estes, and a pretty wet Trail Ridge road, we started questioning whether getting up at 2.30am was such a good idea!.
Hopefully, this latest collection of images from Tombstone Ridge prove that it was worth getting up for, even if the decent light didn't last long.
Canon 5Dmkii, Canon 24-105L, Lee GND, CF tripod
Posted by Nick Moore on July 4, 2009 at 7:04 PM
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Posted by Nick Moore on July 4, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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Posted by Nick Moore on July 4, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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Posted by Nick Moore on July 4, 2009 at 7:06 PM
#5 Decent light had faded, but at least Longs was kind of visible.
Posted by Les Barstow on July 4, 2009 at 7:10 PM
The first shot in this series is one I'd be proud to say I took. I think I like them pretty much in the order you posted them; the second one has great detail on the FG rocks, but the sunrise isn't quite as punchy as the first.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on July 4, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Nice stuff, Nick. #1 is my favorite, but these are all good. Looks like RMNP was the place to be today. I was at Dream Lake this morning. I'll post something later.
Posted by Steven Peckham on July 4, 2009 at 8:04 PM

I was wondering if the high clouds forming in lee of the divide ended up blocking off all light for you. Looks like it worked out and you had a good shoot. Like the first one the best in the series due to the color in the clouds. Very nice set overall.

I hope you took a nap today so you can shoot fireworks tonight. :wink:
Posted by Morris McClung on July 4, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Nick, those first 3 are as good as anyone is doing anywhere! Fantastic shots! The comps are just superb!
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 4, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Great stuff! Although it's nice to see Longs' summit, I prefer the ones with the clouds covering it.
Posted by Erik Stensland on July 4, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Great shots Nick! I heard about that pool and went looking for it, twice but didn't see it. Glad you managed to find it and use it!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 4, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Nick, these are stunning! I like them all, but the sky color in number one, puts that one in first for me.
Posted by John Mumaw on July 5, 2009 at 1:14 AM
The first two are my favorites, but they're all just wonderful!
You sure had some beautiful light on this day.
Posted by Jennifer Geck on July 5, 2009 at 1:24 AM
These are great, Nick. I love the first and last ones, especially. You got up at 2:30am?? Oye! But, it was worth it! =)
Posted by Cliff Young on July 5, 2009 at 6:20 AM
Great collection of images, Nick. #1 is my personal favourite, closely followed by #2. Not a location I'm familiar with (unfortunately) but well worth getting up for! :toast: Cliff
Posted by Eric Vaughan on July 5, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Great collection of shots, looks like the hike was worth it.
Posted by James H Egbert on July 5, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Wow guys these were awesome! Ruddy Fantastic! :toast:
Posted by Michael de León on July 5, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Great shots! Thanks for sharing, I like the first one the most :smile:
Posted by Rod Chandler on July 5, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Great work Nick! I'm glad you DID get up at 2:30 and I am sure you are too.
Posted by Tien-Chien Chen on July 6, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Great series Nick! #1 is my favorite and the foreground you chose is nice.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on July 6, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Nick.... your compositions are the best I have seen from this area.... beautiful collection. I would say you have certainly made getting up at 2:30 am worth it..... great job... :toast: