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South Colony Creek

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Posted by Todd Caudle on July 8, 2009 at 7:46 PM
South Colony Creek
Last night, well after the sun went down, the clouds were still picking up some of the awesome color of the sunset.
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 8, 2009 at 7:48 PM
And this morning South Colony Creek was reflecting alpenglow light off the face of Crestone Needle. It got really windy overnight, so my reflection plans took a hit, but whatever...
Posted by Morris McClung on July 8, 2009 at 8:05 PM
That first one just rocks! The colored clouds streaking by put it well over the top. And in the second one, you just made some sweet lemonade with the windy condition lemons you were given. Love the color in the water.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on July 8, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Nice. I love #1, the slow shutter speed makes it really work. The nice thing about that area is if the winds come up and mess with the lake reflections you still have a couple of waterfalls to choose from. This is on my list again for a return visit. How was the road up there?
Posted by Jeff Hackett on July 8, 2009 at 8:17 PM
That first one is incredible! It is now my favorite image that I've seen from there.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Klotz on July 8, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Mighty fine TC! Is this the volcanic sunset color I've been hearing about?
:toast:
Posted by Jim Talaric on July 8, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Todd,
These are just excellent...especially numero ono!

Jim
Posted by Mark Stahlke on July 8, 2009 at 8:32 PM
I love that first one. There is a sort of alternating pinwheel effect in the foreground that's very pleasing. Looks like the flowers are doing well up there, too.

Cheers,
Posted by Jeremy Week on July 8, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Great images Todd! Love the clouds in the first one. Very dynamic.
Your 2nd one is pretty cool too. Well composed.
Posted by Bret Edge on July 8, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Both of these are really nice but that first one is freakin' killer, dude!
Posted by Jack Garrett on July 8, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Yep, I really like the first one Todd. I keep going back for another look.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on July 8, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Todd, you should have posted the really nice #2 separately so it didn't have to compete with incredible #1. That is one awesome shot.
Posted by John Mumaw on July 8, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Excellent work, amigo!
Your patience and persistance always seems to pay off.
Posted by Klaus Priebe on July 8, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Beautiful images.
I love the first one. The afterlight sure paid off. :smile:
Posted by Jesse Speer on July 8, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Dude ... wow.
Posted by Jamie Botdorf on July 9, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Love 'em! I actually like the second shot a little more than the first, but they are both great. Looks like a great area and some nice light!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on July 9, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Wow, love that first one. The subtly colored clouds streaking in all directions is awesome.
Posted by Justin Peterson on July 9, 2009 at 2:09 AM
Todd,

These are sweet! Excellent job.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on July 9, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Sir...these are amazing. First one is one of your best.... great job Todd... :toast: :toast:
Posted by Chris Martin on July 9, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Those are both amazing. Love the clouds in the first one.
Posted by Nick Moore on July 9, 2009 at 9:02 AM
Wow that first one is sweet, that is a Calendar contender I'd say!.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 9, 2009 at 11:10 AM
WOW! Like both, but LOVE the first one....The colors of the clouds in the sky make the image Todd. Terrific stuff!
Posted by Don Grall on July 9, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Love the subtle coloration of the clouds which match the wonderful color on the Needle, and the waterfall serves as a beautiful anchor to the whole comp! Beautiful flow to the 2nd shot with excellent floral borders to keep the eye captive. The green vegetation looks beautfiully fresh, like after a nice rainfall. Awesome stuff, Todd.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on July 9, 2009 at 11:31 AM
#2 is sweet. The comp and color on #1 is great, but I'm just not a big fan of motion blur clouds.
Posted by Stan Rose on July 9, 2009 at 11:41 AM
I think #1 would be killer...if you could tone down the strong water highlites a bit. The centered comp bugs me a bit, but the sky is so cool it would overcome that minor nit. Dont know how you processed it, but it might have been a cool to combine a faster exposure on the water with the long one for the sky. As it stands, i like #2 better, better comp, better exposure, better color. Great stuff overall.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on July 9, 2009 at 12:22 PM
#1 rocks, tops among shots of the Crestones! Although more subtle, the 2nd is beautifully crafted.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on July 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Love the colors and dynamics! This place is high on my list. How was the road?
Posted by Jack Brauer on July 9, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Awesome clouds in #1! :eek:
Posted by Prashant Khapane on July 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM
S T U N N I N G.
I almost thought they are your 6x7 slides. :cool:
btw, did u get my email?
Posted by Jody Grigg on July 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Dude thats all you got! Friggin sweet! By the time the sun had set for me the clouds were all gone for the most part.
Posted by Sal Cangialosi on July 10, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Just like the other posters, #1 is fantastic. The only question is if there is any improvement if slightly rotated to the left?