Everyone's Favorite Tree

Didnt want to compete with Morris' awesome series from Goliath--so i went to Windy Ridge instead. My favorite shot from this area has been Grant C's version in fog. No fog for me, but i knew id get some nice morning clouds after the rain (and snow) the night before. Real fun drive up there too in my low clearance car Here's Ancient and more ancient: pine and Orion, yesterday half hour before sunrise.

#2 Scouting things out the afternoon before, great subjects for B&W!

#3 Thunderstorm builds to the west--it started pouring several minutes later.

#4 the coolest tree onthe ridge

#5 Note snow up on the 14ers

#6 Looking SE toward Buena Vista

7) Antero reservoir i believe, sunrise over the valley

8) Morning clouds lit up nicely

9) Plenty o wildflowers on the slopes of Bross

10) The dead ones have the most character! Thats all--one more at ESS!

Awesome Series!!! I can't pick a fav. They are all great.

What an impressive body of work, and all in one morning!
Shot in true neurotic mode. And you know how I like that mode.
Such a diverse group of shots from the same place, too. Outstanding work, Stan!

Great series, Stan. Hard to pick a favorite, but #4 really is really cool! I am impressed you did this in your low clearance vehicle!

they're all great! #4 is my favorite, it reminds me of a gator with it's mouth open.

I had never heard of this place 'til you and Morris posted images from here.
As usual, you posted the best at ES&S, but #2 is real close to it as far as choosing a favorite.

I'm liking #4 and #8 and the B&Ws are cool too! I gotta say, though, the shot by that Grant C fellow you speak of is awful!

Stan, this might be the best series from Windy Ridge I've seen! The b&w stuff is exceptional. On that Antero Reservoir shot I could almost make the case that those craggy peaks on the righthand skyline are Crestone Needle (left) and Crestone Peak. Whaddya think?

Thanks guys--i have a few more B&Ws i might post at some point that i think are stronger.
I think you're right about the peaks Todd--theyre in the right place for them,

Great job as always Stan...great eye you have for landscapes....beautiful shots ...EVERYONE of them!

The Orion shot with the tree is simply incredible. I really admire your work, Stan. Awesome!

Really love #s 2 + 4...and it's always good to see snow this early on the 14ers!

Stan, this is really a great series of shots! I think 2 and 4 are my favorite shots. The drama in the clouds in the second one takes it over the top!

I really want to like #1, but the blown out sky is too distracting. #5 is my favorite. The one on ESS is even better. Thanks for posting.

I like the composition and stars in #1.

Great work Stan! I have shot here and it is not an easy place to get great images. You did very well with a number of these.

Great collection. #2 and #4 are my favorites.

I will concur about 2 & 4 being favorites. In 4, the cut off the very top of the clouds catches my eye.