So, my boss has been harassing me for a couple years for a print of the Spanish Peaks. Problem is, anytime I'm down there it's while I'm on my way either to or from somewhere else, and rarely have the time or desire to explore in depth.
Anyone have any tips on where I should go, for either sunrise or sunset? Reference shots would be fantastic, if possible. Is it at all possible to get the wall and the peaks in one shot without including cabins and power lines and whatnot as well? The peaks are probably getting pretty bare by this point, if not completely...should I wait until the fall?
You know, I have too many questions...any information you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Totally unrelated, if anyone is curious about the state of the northern mountains, here's a shot from this past Saturday of the Park Range.
Well, I typed out a response and then accidentally tried to attach too big a file, and going back wiped out what I had written, so here goes again. (bitch, bitch, bitch!)
Take the Highway of Legends scenic byway south from the little town of La Veta and park at an obvious turnout right where the highway goes underneath the huge dyke formation called Devil's Stairsteps. Walk the road past here and look for a break in the barbed wire fence on the east side of the road. Cross through here and bushwack up through dense scrub oak to get right up next to the wall, with the west peak in the distance.
Farther down the road, and where this shot was taken, watch for the spot where it makes an abrupt (understatement!) right turn, park just past here at a ranch gate and shoot back towards the peaks.
Perhaps best of all, drive to Cucharas Pass, take a left turn onto the Cordova Pass road (passenger car-capable, if snow-free), park at the pass and walk the very gentle trail north into the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. Within 60 seconds you'll be enjoying open meadows and great views of the peaks.
All these are best for sunset.
Posted by Mark Aultman on May 25, 2006 at 10:19 PM
Awesome! Thanks Todd, I appreciate the info. And that's a gorgeous shot..makes me think Fall will be the best time, but I will certainly try to make it prior to that as well.
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2 repliesAnyone have any tips on where I should go, for either sunrise or sunset? Reference shots would be fantastic, if possible. Is it at all possible to get the wall and the peaks in one shot without including cabins and power lines and whatnot as well? The peaks are probably getting pretty bare by this point, if not completely...should I wait until the fall?
You know, I have too many questions...any information you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Totally unrelated, if anyone is curious about the state of the northern mountains, here's a shot from this past Saturday of the Park Range.
Take the Highway of Legends scenic byway south from the little town of La Veta and park at an obvious turnout right where the highway goes underneath the huge dyke formation called Devil's Stairsteps. Walk the road past here and look for a break in the barbed wire fence on the east side of the road. Cross through here and bushwack up through dense scrub oak to get right up next to the wall, with the west peak in the distance.
Farther down the road, and where this shot was taken, watch for the spot where it makes an abrupt (understatement!) right turn, park just past here at a ranch gate and shoot back towards the peaks.
Perhaps best of all, drive to Cucharas Pass, take a left turn onto the Cordova Pass road (passenger car-capable, if snow-free), park at the pass and walk the very gentle trail north into the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. Within 60 seconds you'll be enjoying open meadows and great views of the peaks.
All these are best for sunset.