Posted by Kelly Black on October 30, 2009 at 6:03 AM
In anticipation of the winter season coming to Gunnison/Crested Butte, I took a day trip to Crested Butte last week to get some snow-capped peak shots to whet my whistle for when this area really gets slammed with the snow. I don't have many snowy/winter type shots in my portfolio, so am anxious to hopefully get some great images this winter to add to it.
I guess I would call this a transitional shot: snow on the peaks, but not quite in the valleys yet. This image was taken in the gothic area near Crested Butte. It's amazing how the landscape changes over just a couple of months! I was pleased that there was a blue sky, but with some clouds. I could have sat here all day.
Nice gold and blue image ~ looks a lot more like fall the the Front Range!
Posted by Jesse Speer on October 30, 2009 at 12:08 PM
+1 on the impact of the foreground grasses. Nice inclusion Kelly.
Posted by Scott Bacon on October 30, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Ya, those grasses in the foreground really make this image - nice contrast. Somehow this feels both warm and crisp at the same time - like the sun on your back on a cool fall morning. Well done.
Posted by D J Kuklinski on October 30, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Another vote for the inclusion of the foreground grasses. Kudos!
Posted by Morris McClung on October 30, 2009 at 11:19 PM
A very very nice shot, and I can't wait for those deep snow shots.
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7 repliesI guess I would call this a transitional shot: snow on the peaks, but not quite in the valleys yet. This image was taken in the gothic area near Crested Butte. It's amazing how the landscape changes over just a couple of months! I was pleased that there was a blue sky, but with some clouds. I could have sat here all day.
You're about to experience a great adventure....Gunnison in the winter.
Stay warm!