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North Cheyenne Canyon

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Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 2, 2009 at 4:27 PM
North Cheyenne Canyon
You don't have to drive a thousand miles to shoot good fall color. Sometimes you've just got to look in your own neighborhood. Couple of quick digital snaps. Shot quite a bit of 4X5 today.

Comments welcome.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 2, 2009 at 4:29 PM
The canyon maples have a wonderful range of colors from nearly butter cream to lemon-lime. This one is somewhere in the middle.

17-40L, Rebel XT

Think the first one might be a little dark. What do you think?
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 2, 2009 at 5:16 PM
How bout a take 2 on #1
Posted by Bob Falcone on October 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Very nice, Mel!
If you haven't had a chance yet, take a look at Old Stage Road up towards the Broadmoor riding stables. I was up there a few times last week, and there are pockets of nice color on the west side of Cheyenne Mtn. If you hike the MacNeil Trail, you will end up in some of those pockets. I only had my P&S camera the last time I went, but I'm going to go back up there when I get back home.
Posted by Morris McClung on October 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I like the 1st post the most. Beauty is where you find it, and you found plenty here! I really like the color and the comp is excellent.
Posted by Brian Jackson on October 2, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Always nice to find cool stuff so close to home.
Posted by Stan Rose on October 3, 2009 at 6:36 AM
That first shot is gorgeous, Mel! How long do you think the color will last up there--id love to make a trip!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on October 3, 2009 at 9:05 PM
I really like the reflection in 1 and 3. Really pretty scene.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 3, 2009 at 11:16 PM
I would think it will be good for at least a few more days.
Posted by John Mumaw on October 3, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I sure do like Take 2 of #1!
Wonderful colors with a great lead-in to that fine reflection.
Posted by Stephen Trainor on October 5, 2009 at 12:31 AM
Love the original of #1 - I think the lead-in line works better with slightly more contrast between highlight and shadow towards the right hand side (which I'm missing in take #2). Lovely image either way, though.
Posted by Kelly Black on October 5, 2009 at 1:54 AM
I like the 1st one better. Beautiful reflection.