Snowy Range Tree Cemetery

Hi everyone. This is such a fun and dynamic time of year to be on this forum! I took a quick camping trip in the Snowy Range this past Saturday in the Brooklyn Lake area. I happened to be passing through this interesting area that looks to me like a tree cemetery when the storm clouds lit up at sunset. As always, your thoughts are much appreciated.

For those who are interested, most of the higher elevation areas in the Snowy Range are still under several feet of snow. The grassy areas that have melted are covered in wildflowers, but the most scenic hikes like the Lakes Trail, Gap Lakes Trail, and Medicine Bow Peak Trail are currently buried. I estimate that these areas will be at their best (i.e., free from snow and mud, peak wildflowers) around August 1st. This image, taken from the snowy face of Brown's Peak looking down over the Glacier Lakes and the Brooklyn Lake area, gives you an idea of the remaining snowpack in the area.

I like both! Great skies!! #2 is the exact view I've been admiring in Google Earth over the last few days. Now I have the real thing to study!

And thanks much for the update on conditions. I was planning on heading up there this coming weekend, but now I think I'll hold off for a couple weeks.

Let's get a reunion trip together!

Quite unique images. Thanks for the update looking to go up in another week and shoot the flowers in the lower meadows. Can't believe the snow still up there.

#1 is very nice.

Those are both really cool. What a great double-sunset!

#1 is simply outstanding! Yet again, your processing technique brings out the very best in an already beautiful scene.
In comparison, #2 is almost more of a 'document' type image.

The first one is something special indeed!

That first image is great! Like the color and the reflection of the trees and the sky in the water.

I really like the drama added by the clouds in #1.

You've had a lot of snowmelt since we were there over the June 25-28 weekend. The upper campground entrances were still blocked by 15ft. snow drifts! But we still had a great time hiking cross-country above Lake Maiie. I'm looking forward to returning for some wildflowers.

The first image is just awesome.

Thanks for the comments! As August draws near I'll send out an e-mail about arranging a get-together. Who knows - maybe the horde of bull moose (saw 16 last year on the side of Highway 130 in 4 trips) will reappear this summer to add to the fun.

Love the branches and reflections in the first image!

Fabulous work, as always, Brett. #1 is pretty special. Thanks for the conditions update.

That reflection is awesome!

Cool, both nice, but i really like the second one!

Great shot on #1, it was really snowy when we were up there also; I'm guessing that's why it's called snowy range, almost always covered in snow.

Both are excellent, but I love the drama in #1. What a unique spot.