Posted by Jody Grigg on September 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Its been a while since I have shared an image here....so here goes nothing. This is from a quick overnight backpacking trip in the Elks.
Posted by Pam Colander on September 19, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Delicate light and color with a great comp! Sunrise or sunset?
Posted by Morris McClung on September 19, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Beautiful shot, Jody. I love the light and the pastels, and the layers are excellent. Are these the Castles from the south side?
Posted by Scott Bacon on September 19, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Sunrise from Storm Pass? Awesome!! What a view!
I've dreamed of, and even planned for, this location, but have never been able to make it happen. Did you hike the North side - base of the Castles? Would love to see images from there.
Love the soft light and the details in all the peaks and ridges. And what a great sky! Nicely done.
Posted by Howard Cihak on September 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Whoa! Some nuthin'! That is a spectacular image. My compliments to you, Jody.
Posted by Jody Grigg on September 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Sunrise from Storm Pass (South Side of Castles)
Scott, I did not hike the north side. The hike from the trailhead up to Storm Pass is no easy going except for the start along the valley floor then it stairs steps its way up in to the valley. It has 3 good up hill sections before you reach the upper parts of the valley below the junction for Storm Pass.
Posted by Todd Caudle on September 19, 2011 at 1:20 PM
KILLER image, Jody!!!
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on September 19, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Beautiful work Jody. Why not post more? Inspirational!
Posted by John Mumaw on September 19, 2011 at 6:22 PM
Inspirational, indeed! Love the placement of the Castles and those wonderful soft colors
Posted by Brian Schrayer on September 19, 2011 at 7:44 PM
The Castles are very intriguing. You have captured them well with your composition and the lighting is fantastic. Nice depth as well to the Elks in the distance. Beautiful work.
Posted by Jack Brauer on September 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Sweet shot!!! Looks like mini-Dolomites.
Posted by Art Escobado on September 19, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Awesome!
Posted by Don Grall on September 19, 2011 at 9:51 PM
This is easily the best shot of the Castles I have seen. Love the spotlight effect and the separation from the background is superb. I've long wanted to do the Storm Pass hike for this view, gorgeous stuff, Jody!
Posted by Russ Shugart on September 19, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Spectacular shot Jody! I've seen this area from a different angle and a lot farther away. Beautiful processing.
Posted by Sarah Marino on September 19, 2011 at 11:09 PM
The subtle light here is just wonderful, Jody. I really love everything about this image. Really nice work.
Posted by Kane Engelbert on September 19, 2011 at 11:25 PM
That's a seriously difficult image to obtain. I've recently had trouble making high altitude shots feel rich with composition and this one is does just that; just explodes with perfect comp, let a lone the color is stunning. BTW, can you get some time off next week? Headed to the Elks...and Raggeds..
Every time I see the castles I always day dream about getting closer to them. They just always seem so distant. I love this perspective and the hint of light you caught is just putting it over the top!
Posted by Doug Koepsel on September 20, 2011 at 10:40 PM
I like the green diagonal slopes and softly lit pinnacles standing against the distant hazy mountain and pastel sky.
Posted by Jimmy Gekas on September 21, 2011 at 1:05 PM
WOW!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on September 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I really like the castles in this image Jody....good to see you posting again.
Discussion
22 repliesI've dreamed of, and even planned for, this location, but have never been able to make it happen. Did you hike the North side - base of the Castles? Would love to see images from there.
Love the soft light and the details in all the peaks and ridges. And what a great sky! Nicely done.
Scott, I did not hike the north side. The hike from the trailhead up to Storm Pass is no easy going except for the start along the valley floor then it stairs steps its way up in to the valley. It has 3 good up hill sections before you reach the upper parts of the valley below the junction for Storm Pass.
Russ
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