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A Different Look at RMNP - #1

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Posted by Joshua Hardin on July 7, 2009 at 2:13 PM
A Different Look at RMNP - #1
On my last few trips to Rocky Mountain National Park I've been attempting to shoot a few different shots than the traditional wide-angle, mountain-lined landscapes I normally do. Well, some cloudless skies or conditions other than what I pre-visualized presented themselves and led to the opportunity to create these images. Here's a few from mid-June. More coming later this week...

The first image was a study in texture and light rays from Upper Beaver Meadows.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on July 7, 2009 at 2:14 PM
Lime green aspen leaves closeup, also Upper Beaver Meadows.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on July 7, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Cracking ice sheets over Emerald Lake before it thawed.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on July 7, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Ice crystals on Emerald Lake and reflection.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on July 7, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Underwater Tree (root maybe?) Emerald Lake.
Posted by Les Barstow on July 7, 2009 at 2:21 PM
I really like #4 and #5.

It's good to be able to step back and re-envision such a landmark area in a new way. Great job!
Posted by Nick Moore on July 7, 2009 at 2:35 PM
I really like #1 and #4, these are all nice and unique takes on RMNP though!.
Posted by Stan Rose on July 7, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Nick is so smart--i agree with him, #1 and #4 all the way :biggrin:
Good stuff, Josh!
Posted by Kurt Budde on July 7, 2009 at 4:01 PM
I do like #2 and #4 very much. However, I feel like #1 is 'cut off' up top, the balance is missing somewhere for me.
Posted by John Mumaw on July 7, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Wow!
I sure like #'s 1, 3 & 4 of your series.
Nice job of seeing 'small'.
Posted by bill meikle on July 7, 2009 at 8:05 PM
#4 is fabulous. Congrats on being creative.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 7, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Another vote for 1 and 4, but 4 is a bit better overall! Nice find and thanks for a different view of a familiar place!
Posted by Jeff Hackett on July 7, 2009 at 10:16 PM
The ice crystal reflection and the last one are excellent. Very nice Joshua.
Posted by Jack Garrett on July 7, 2009 at 11:18 PM
I really like 1, followed by 4. A really different look at the park for sure.
Posted by Stephen Trainor on July 8, 2009 at 12:09 AM
That ice crystals shot is a stunner. I think your idea of seeking out some different images is a great one. When will I dare leave my wide angle zoom at home, I'm wondering?
Posted by Adam Schallau on July 8, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I'd have to say that number three is my favorite.
Posted by Morris McClung on July 8, 2009 at 5:13 PM
I like #'s 4 and 5 myself, but they are all good!
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 8, 2009 at 10:45 PM
While everyone seems to be picking their favorite individual shot(s), I'd like to commend you for having the forethought to stretch your visual boundaries in a way that most of us (especially me, Master of the Obvious) spend too little time doing. All are great shots, but the concept is even better.