Posted by Stan Rose on October 12, 2011 at 10:28 AM
I realize that this wont be as popular as dramatic shots of Capitol Peak or other western CO icons, but for me this shoot was a major break-through, because i was able to pull out a few good shots despite all the obstacles--like waking up at 4pm (after a graveyard shift), taking 2 minutes to eye the Woodland Park cams, then driving straight to Mueller (and getting nervous while the entrance station lady fumbled with my entrance fee--c'mon lady, i've only got 45 minutes til sunset!) Fortunately i had this shoot all planned in my head days beforehand, so everything went exactly as planned (well, except i didn't even want to waste time putting on boots, so after jogging/hiking a half mile or so in 10" of snow my feet were frozen...) I know that even a year ago, let alone 3 or five years ago, I would have come away with crappy photos in a situation like this, so to me it represents progress!
Here's a sampler: looking southeast at the Ramparts as sunset gets close.
Posted by Stan Rose on October 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM
2) Here's one looking west, check out the snow covered peaks way in the distance.
Posted by Stan Rose on October 12, 2011 at 10:31 AM
3) One just after sunset, looking towards Pikes Peak
Posted by Stan Rose on October 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM
4) I just love aspen and snow!
Posted by Stan Rose on October 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM
5) Another one looking west, some nice light as i slipped around on this hill.
Posted by Stan Rose on October 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM
6) finally, one last shot looking west as the sun set (and it got pretty darn cold!) I had the whole park to myself--it was sweet! Thanks for looking.
Posted by Jim Bennett on October 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM
It sure looks a lot different from when I was there last Tuesday! I thought about going back Monday or Tuesday, but I expected that the leaves would have almost all been gone after the storm. The leaves were already dropping last week when I was there.
Nice reward for your efforts.
Posted by Joe Rogers on October 12, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Very nice Stan - hard to pick a favorite, they are all beautiful.
Posted by Paul Martin on October 12, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Nice series, Stan -- I really like 1,2 & 5. Its nice when everything comes together.
Posted by John Mumaw on October 12, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations on the improvement! Gotta be a great feeling. Fine original work from yet another place I've never been.
My favorites are #'s 2 & 5.
The string of aspens in #2 really allow my eye to wander throughout and enjoy the beautiful scenery
#5 is simply awesome. The sweet light, tree arrangement (which I love!), deep snows and esp. the grasses in the foreground all combine to create a magnificent image. Very well done, Stan!
I expect to see #5 in the 'Landscape' gallery muy pronto.
Great set here, Stan. I'm glad that you were able to explore an area that is not frequently photographed. As I was driving home from a recent trip I noticed that there was some fantastic fall color in the mountains to the east of Westcliff. I would have liked to have had more time to explore the area but unfortunately I had to be at work the next day. Sometimes the unsung locations can provide some spectacular views as well.
As far as your photos #6 is my favorite with #1 and #4 coming in the next two spots. All are beautiful with great color and light.
Nice set of images, Stan. A couple of them, i.e # 4, look a bit over-processed on my monitor, not sure whether its from sharpening or what. I see it most in the colored leaves. I continue to be truly inspired by the growth in your photography that I have seen in just the past couple of years on here. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Don George on October 12, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Great set of images. Perseverance does pay off. #5 is one of my favorites.
Posted by Bret Edge on October 12, 2011 at 9:12 PM
These are all really nice, Stan. My favorite is #5. Outstanding! Who cares if the scenery isn't as dramatic as other areas. These are unique and show us (me) a place I'll likely never go. Great work!
Posted by Kane Engelbert on October 12, 2011 at 10:45 PM
#1 and especially #5 are spendid. You managed to make Mueller look spectacular, that's true talent. Since I like #5 way better than the rest, I'll recommend just a slight graduated nd filter look to the sky.
Posted by Brian Jackson on October 13, 2011 at 4:49 PM
Nice collection. Would have say #2,#5 for me as well.
Posted by Rick Dunn on October 13, 2011 at 8:06 PM
I cold sit and stare at #1 all day long (and be envious the whole time).
Posted by Russ Shugart on October 13, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Stan! Great series. Someday you'll have to explain how you processed the aspens in these. I love them. They absolutely jump off my screen. I looked at them at work and at home both places they look almost 3D.
BTW Stan, I'll be at Mueller in mid Feb, I'm game for those locations!
Posted by Stan Rose on October 14, 2011 at 1:23 AM
Id really like to hit dome rock sometime--that might make a goof Feb destination! thanks, folks!
Posted by Dan Walters on October 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Very nice Stan. Like the angle of the light in #5.
Posted by Bob Falcone on October 15, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Nice set! 1 and 5 really do it for me...
Posted by Doug Koepsel on October 16, 2011 at 5:21 PM
The earth shadow behind the clouds adds a lot to #3 to make it my favorite. Possibly crop some from the bottom so it is not so 50/50 ?
The light in #5 is rather nice.
Posted by Lynn Scott on October 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM
#2,#5 and #6 are my favorites. Great set of images Stan. The light in #5 I really like!!
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32 repliesHere's a sampler: looking southeast at the Ramparts as sunset gets close.
Nice reward for your efforts.
Joe Rogers
My favorites are #'s 2 & 5.
The string of aspens in #2 really allow my eye to wander throughout and enjoy the beautiful scenery
#5 is simply awesome. The sweet light, tree arrangement (which I love!), deep snows and esp. the grasses in the foreground all combine to create a magnificent image. Very well done, Stan!
I expect to see #5 in the 'Landscape' gallery muy pronto.
As far as your photos #6 is my favorite with #1 and #4 coming in the next two spots. All are beautiful with great color and light.
Others usually notice growth in us before we do ourselves and you seem to be just noticing what I've seen for some time.
Russ
www.AlpineGalleria.com
The light in #5 is rather nice.