Lone Eagle Peak

I've been frequenting this forum regularly for the past couple of years, but I have never posted anything. I see some beautiful imagery on this site, and I think that I would like to be a part of this.

Here is a photo that I took this past fall on an expedition to Lone Eagle Peak in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Hope you guys like it.

That is one beautiful Peak! beautiful image. I'd love to see this with a little more room up top and bottom so the trees were not cut off. Might not hurt to open up the shadows a tad as well. Regardless, this is a beautiful scene.

Very nice photo. I also wish for a bit more room on top and bottom, but it's not a big deal. Thanks for sharing.

I'm not sure a painter could concoct a more dramatic peak. This is beautiful, Josh! Welcome to the madness. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the forums.

Welcome!
This is really beautiful.
I agree with Jeremy's comments.

Great first post, that is quite some Peak, and a perfect reflection. I looked on my IP map, must of been quite a trek up to here, Mirror Lake?. I would like to see a little more room on top as mentioned, apart from that great image!.

I too echo Jeremy's comments. Beautiful place. Welcome aboard, Josh.

Welcome, Josh! This looks like a great location. This is a nice shot. Thanks for sharing!

Great shot but it sure is cramped looking at the top.

Welcome! And yes it needs space to breathe, but still a nice photo.

Beautiful shot and could use just a bit more room on the top

Wonderful image....yes, more room is needed. This peak has always been on my bucket list. Joe Rogers

One of my favorite places in the world! I haven't been there in a while, so I'm glad to see that the trees are still alive, given all the beetle kill in that region. Did you notice much beetle kill up in the basin?

thanks for the kind words everyone. it's good to get an honest critique. i agree there does need to be more room up top. because of the 8 mile hike in, i only brought one lens, 17-200mm. this scene could have used an 11-20mm. this is actually a small pond between mirror lake and the bigger lake, i can't think what it's called right now.

jack, the trees are doing just fine up in the basin. i think that the trees are high enough that they're not being effected much by the kill.

this place is a photographers dream! i think that this peak is as dramatic as the maroon bells. when i was there i only saw 2 other people in the entire basin, a couple of rock climbers. this basin has 3 lakes, several small streams, huge boulder fields, 2 glaciers, dozens of waterfalls and cascades, big headwalls and cliffs, a family of moose, and some damn good fish. it's like a little shahgri-la.

thanks again guys, i appreciate the feedback.

I'll add that the hike into the Lone Eagle Basin ascends a nice trail next to Cascade Creek which gets early season traffic. I remember maybe 5 waterfalls along this hike. In May, the snowmelt runoff is fantastic, offering up great photo opportunities.

Cool, Josh, great to see you posting! Looks like an awesome location, ill have to add it to my list of places i must visit sometime

beautiful image. I don't have anything to add that hasn't already been said. good job.