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A few from the San Juans+repost

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Posted by Michael Hackett on July 29, 2011 at 10:32 PM
A few from the San Juans+repost
I went down to Montrose to visit family and see the sights around the area. I went over Owl Creek Pass and Lizard Head Pass. I was only able to shoot in the a.m. since I had to spend time with family. #1 was just south of Silver Jack Reservoir. All critiques and comments are welcomed.
Posted by Michael Hackett on July 29, 2011 at 10:33 PM
#2 Columbines near the waterfall
Posted by Michael Hackett on July 29, 2011 at 10:35 PM
#3 on top of Lizard Head Pass.
Posted by Michael Hackett on July 29, 2011 at 10:36 PM
#4 On top of Owl Creek Pass
Posted by Michael Hackett on July 29, 2011 at 10:37 PM
#5 And finally, giant aspens on Owl Creek Pass
Posted by John Mumaw on July 29, 2011 at 10:50 PM
This is an excellent series, Michael! I like 'em all, with special nods to Lizard Head and Owl Creek.
Have you thought about making a square crop of the first one, losing much of the left side?
Fine work here, sir! :toast:
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 30, 2011 at 1:26 AM
I echo all of John's raves (the Owl Creek Pass ones are terrific!) and his crop suggestion. The columbines photo looks too blue to my eye.
Posted by Grant Collier on July 30, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Agree on the crop, along with maybe a contrast boost. I like #2 and #4 best.
Posted by Michael Hackett on July 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Thank you all for the feedback. Here's #1 with the crop and a little boost in contrast
Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM
The repost of the falls is much better to me. It gives closer, more impactful feel.
Posted by Morris McClung on July 30, 2011 at 5:24 PM
The repost does pop more. The others are just lovely, especially the light on the Columbines. Nice collection!
Posted by Jeff Hackett on July 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Like the repost and #3 is beautiful. Those clouds were perfect for the space of sky that was there.
:toast:
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM
LOVE the re-post of the first shot and it takes the cake for me, but also really like your shot on #3.
Posted by Stan Rose on July 30, 2011 at 11:47 PM
#4 is just gorgeous, Michael! Also really like the columbines. :wavey:
Posted by Michael Hackett on July 31, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Thank you all for the critiques and for the comments.