Posted by Erik Stensland on December 30, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas. We went down to AZ to visit my folks but the camera never left my bag.
Anyway, I just sorted through my Rocky images for this last year and chose 11 to represent my work in 2011. These photos are my favorites even though I might put together a different list if I was putting forth my highest quality or most popular images. Regardless, I thought I'd share them here and get your input. I also put together a collection of my favorites from other places which I'll probably post tomorrow or Monday. Let me know what you think either positive or negative. Don't worry, I have very thick skin.
Posted by Joe Rogers on December 30, 2011 at 9:44 PM
Erik, these are just truly inspiring and I looked through them again and again.This is especially true with the star images. I love the expression of shape and form that photography provides and none does it better than the lenticular cloud image...my favorite.
Joe Rogers
Posted by Todd Caudle on December 30, 2011 at 9:55 PM
I was gonna post it here so no one missed it, but didn't want to step on your toes. Some crazy/fine work there, my friend!
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on December 31, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Alpine Jewel is a real jewel and my favorite as well. Nice work Erik. Have a great new year.
Posted by Art Escobado on December 31, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Sweet series Erik!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on December 31, 2011 at 2:35 AM
Wonderful work, Erik. Without a doubt, you must have the greatest collection of RMNP photos ever assembled.
Posted by Larry Douglas on December 31, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Truly awesome and inspiring worl Erik. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Bob Maynard on December 31, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Great stuff. I saw your prints at DuraPlaq. Would you like to exhibit these at Wright Kingdom in Boulder some time?
bobmaynardphotography@comcast.net
Posted by Rod Chandler on December 31, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Wonderful work Erik. You are my hero.
Posted by Don Grall on December 31, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I can understand why your business is thriving! Beautiful stuff!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on December 31, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Nothing negative to say at all about any of these images Erik. Looks like you had a great year. I really love that cloudy Notchtop image! I also love the Spraque Lake photo. I remember thinking the sunrise was going to be awesome that morning but wasn't able to get up to the park due to a previous commitment. Glad you were able to take advantage of those conditions!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 31, 2011 at 6:34 PM
Your work is such an inspiration to me, Erik!
Out of this bunch, the Notchtop image is my favorite, with the Lenticular over Long's shot being a close second.
I can't wait to see your best of 2012
Posted by Debbie Yarra on January 2, 2012 at 11:26 AM
I'm new to RMNP and have been looking through the postings and came across your collection for 2011. I love your work and this collection is beautiful! I love your first shot! Getting up when you're exhausted does have its rewards. Is that Lily lake?
I think your Sprague lake photo and the lenticular cloud over Longs are outstanding!
I really like your ice abstract. I noticed something very beautiful about it and I was wondering if you have tried to turn it vertically with the light blue ice on the bottom, then try to crop and straighten it a bit. The fissure in the ice looks like a tree to me and all the bubbles like snow falling. The white stripe looks like a layer of fallen snow. Some people have said I have an over active imagination cause I tend to see things that other people don't....I'm glad they haven't locked me up yet!
I really look forward to more of your postings and I'm very excited to join such an outstanding group of photographers! Blessings Deb Yarra
Thanks everyone for your very gracious comments! Debbie, welcome! We're glad to have you here.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on January 2, 2012 at 12:32 PM
The light under the shrouding clouds of Notchtop is insane. I also like the ice abstract, the curving lenticular, and Chasm Lake sunrise.
You had a great year and best to you in 2012.
Posted by Phillip Noll on January 8, 2012 at 3:05 PM
Amazing collection, Erik! I keep coming back to look at these over and over. My faves are Chasm Lake and that incredible sunrise over Sprague Lake! WOW!!
Discussion
15 repliesAnyway, I just sorted through my Rocky images for this last year and chose 11 to represent my work in 2011. These photos are my favorites even though I might put together a different list if I was putting forth my highest quality or most popular images. Regardless, I thought I'd share them here and get your input. I also put together a collection of my favorites from other places which I'll probably post tomorrow or Monday. Let me know what you think either positive or negative. Don't worry, I have very thick skin.
http://imagesofrmnp.com/gallery/bestof2011/
Joe Rogers
bobmaynardphotography@comcast.net
Out of this bunch, the Notchtop image is my favorite, with the Lenticular over Long's shot being a close second.
I can't wait to see your best of 2012
I think your Sprague lake photo and the lenticular cloud over Longs are outstanding!
I really like your ice abstract. I noticed something very beautiful about it and I was wondering if you have tried to turn it vertically with the light blue ice on the bottom, then try to crop and straighten it a bit. The fissure in the ice looks like a tree to me and all the bubbles like snow falling. The white stripe looks like a layer of fallen snow. Some people have said I have an over active imagination cause I tend to see things that other people don't....I'm glad they haven't locked me up yet!
I really look forward to more of your postings and I'm very excited to join such an outstanding group of photographers! Blessings Deb Yarra
You had a great year and best to you in 2012.