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Posted by Russ Shugart on April 28, 2012 at 1:45 AM
Flatirons
A frosty afternoon on the front range. I went back behind the Flatirons to Eldorado Canyon and hiked around for 4 hours looking for the right light and composition and came up empty handed. On the way out I happened to look in the rear view mirror and saw the late afternoon light just hitting the last few spots on the ridge. This is a more subtle rework of this file. Comments appreciated.

Here's a slightly larger version:
http://www.alpinegalleria.com/p913171418/h2d2c1c0d#h2d2c1c0d

Russ
http://www.AlpineGalleria.com
Posted by Joe Rogers on April 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM
The lighting and texture on this image leave nothing to be desired...great work, Russ.
Joe Rogers
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on April 28, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Amazing image...detail and colors are excellent...especially against the black background on your website.
Posted by Don Grall on April 28, 2012 at 12:06 PM
There is a reason why accomplished photographers realize that quality lighting of a photographic subject is a requirement for quality photography and this photo demonstrates that principle. Thank heavens for that rear view mirror!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on April 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Those rear view mirrors come in handy. Nice catch. I like your rework.
Posted by Glenn Randall on April 28, 2012 at 1:04 PM
In addition to the beautiful texturing light, I like the way you balanced the "skyline" of the dark shadowed foreground trees with the actual skyline of Bear Peak and South Boulder Peak. Great image!
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 28, 2012 at 4:12 PM
The last light ticking the points of rock really sets them off against the frosty trees. Very nice!
Posted by Dave Showalter` on April 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Lovely shot & it's very nice to see these peaks in afternoon light.

Posted by John Mumaw on April 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Excellent, especially against a dark background! Don G.'s views reflect my own. One of the better Flatiron images that I've seen.
Posted by Michael Handley on April 28, 2012 at 10:04 PM
Nicely done. beautiful lighting.
Posted by Art Escobado on April 29, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Love the shot!