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Flatirons today

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Posted by Dave Showalter` on February 4, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Flatirons today
It seems the southern end of the Front Range grassland and foothills got more snow this time around ~ I decided to wait for light on the grasses today and go for a gold and blue image. The grassland along the Flatirons is rare in the world - it's one of the largest remaining xeric tallgrass prairies, so there's a story in the grass. More snow would be awesome!
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 4, 2011 at 11:43 AM
I love the light, but I prefer the grasses in the one you sent me, which you should post here also.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on February 4, 2011 at 11:50 AM
OK.
Posted by Frank Damon on February 4, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Once again Todd is right :eek:

The tall grass as the foreground element makes for a more interesting image.

Good job.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Both are great, but I also prefer #2
Posted by Howard Cihak on February 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM
#1 is nice, but #2 holds my attention, Dave.
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Nice warm light! Both are great. I also prefer the 2nd, the tall foreground grasses add so much to the comp.
Posted by Lance Burch on February 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Agree on 2. The light creates a great glow on the grass (say that three times fast).
Posted by Nate Zeman on February 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM
both are great but I much prefer the second image
Posted by Don Grall on February 4, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Wonderful color contrasts and like the others, I also prefer #2 because of the in-your-face grasses which really get my eyes involved.
Posted by Jack Garrett on February 4, 2011 at 1:47 PM
I am lovin' that second one Dave...love the light and comp!!
Posted by Morris McClung on February 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Both have that great beautiful color combinations and wonderful light. I think I prefer the second one as well. And now I wish I would have gone there this morning like I was thinking about doing at 4:30! I could have met you as well as gotten some nice shots.
Aren't those grasses great!
Posted by Dave Showalter` on February 4, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Thanks folks - hey, how can Todd be right when I took the photo? errr, captured the image. :biggrin:

Morris, next big dump, I'll see you there. Tan 4Runner, hippie music blaring!
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM
hehe
Posted by John Mumaw on February 4, 2011 at 4:11 PM
I'm another fan of #2. The gold and blue light interplay is beautiful!
Posted by Rod Chandler on February 4, 2011 at 5:30 PM
#2 gets my vote. Both are very nice.
Posted by Morris McClung on February 4, 2011 at 7:43 PM
You got it, Dave. :biggrin:
Posted by Chris Martin on February 4, 2011 at 8:49 PM
#2 for me as well, but both are great shots!
Posted by Anne K. Rusk on February 4, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Great light on the grasses! I think you may be in luck for more snow sooner than later...
Posted by Bret Edge on February 5, 2011 at 4:34 AM
Oh man, these are both nice but that 2nd one is super sweet. I love the golden light on the golden grasses. Good stuff, Dave.
Posted by Dan Walters on February 5, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Nice color! Really like the light and shadow in the foreground.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on February 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM
I am lovin' #2, Dave. I'm glad you gave in to Todd's peer pressure!