These clouds were in the process of making a run for it when I saw them, but I was able to catch the last bit of them before they completed their getaway. This was along County Rd. 1A heading towards Cotopaxi last Saturday.
Not only are the fast fading (and contour hugging) clouds great, but the side lighting is really spectacular to my eye. The shaded areas serve to accentuate the trees masterfully.
You might consider cloning out the stick near the lower left corner and the dark spot highlighted by the bright cloud near the upper right corner.
This just shouts 'Colorado!' and I really like it a lot !
Wow, Todd! This is gorgeous! I love the lighting, layering and the color contrast between leaves and sky. I'll second John's two nits, but they're easy to overlook. You should make a return trip in the fall.
Awesome, Todd! Between the dramatic clouds obscuring the peak and the beautiful light on those trees, my eye just keeps bouncing up and down the frame. Very engaging composition.
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14 repliesBill Brennan
Not only are the fast fading (and contour hugging) clouds great, but the side lighting is really spectacular to my eye. The shaded areas serve to accentuate the trees masterfully.
You might consider cloning out the stick near the lower left corner and the dark spot highlighted by the bright cloud near the upper right corner.
This just shouts 'Colorado!' and I really like it a lot !