Hi everyone. I feel quite unworthy of posting photos among such company; however, I was in Crested Butte last week and between the rain managed to snap a few. Feedback and criticism is encouraged!
You're too hard on yourself, Justin. These are excellent.
Guy
Posted by Denise Symes on July 12, 2006 at 4:57 PM
Hi, Justin. I finally got to Crested Butte for the first time last month. Amazing area. I really like your Gothic Road image. So lush! The lake reflection is nice, too.
Nice shots! Compositions are pleasing. It may be my monitor, but there could be a little magenta cast in the second one. The area's obviously had a lot of rain!
Ken
Posted by Scott Buckel on July 12, 2006 at 10:20 PM
Excellent work! I love how the greens pop in these pictures!
Posted by Justin King on July 13, 2006 at 11:23 AM
Thanks all! I spent a week there, but between getting sick on the first 2 days and having our car stall and then not start between Emerald Lake and Schofield Pass -- most of the week was spent dealing with other stuff. In the event anyone was up there last Wednesday and saw an H&H tow-truck hauling a white Explorer down through the East River valley ...
I did manage to make the Paradise Divide loop and the East River valley has lots of flowers -- Columbines are more plentiful higher up. Some Indian Paintbrush, some fireweed -- lots and lots of cow parsnip. I think with all the rain last week (it rained a significant amount every day) they'll really be blooming here within the next week or few.
Sorry to hear about your ride. Thanks so much for this report. I am headed up to CB with my family next week. All this rain has been a big plus! I am hoping to see some decent wildflowers. It will be our first time up there.
We will only be driving our 2-wheel drive Sienna minivan, so I will not be able explore quite as much as you did. But I will drive to the 2-wheel drive accesible locations like Gothic Road and Kebler Pass.
Are there any must sees that you would recommend based on your recent visit?
The road up to Schofield is in the best shape I've ever seen it. As of last week you could easily get to the rock pullout about 1/4 mile below Emerald Lake -- and possibly all the way up over the pass if you're careful. There was one point on the shelf road (right by the lake) that was a little washed out and could present an undercarrage problem for your van.
Ohio Pass is a glorious drive (more so in the fall, but really nice anytime). We stopped at the Beaver Ponds trail and hiked that (0.5 mile, easy). If it is your first time to CB, it most likely won't be your last! :) There is another place which I would recommend to anyone (mainly because it is so pretty and I don't think many people know about it!) The 2nd picture I posted here is just above a beautiful waterfall. It isn't terribly easy to find -- but once you go over Schofield Pass -- about 1/4 to 1/2 miles over, the road will take a turn to the right, flatten out a little bit in a small meadow-type area. To the left, you'll see a sort of rock-outcropping. If you listen, you'll hear some rushing water. Go left of the rock outcropping and you'll see a runoff gulley that leads down to the stream, follow it. Once you get down to the stream, walk back upstream until you see the waterfall. You'll be able to cross on a downed tree and walk up above the waterfall (where the cabin is). It is an absolutely beautiful spot -- there are no signs posted, so I assume it isn't private property. Here is a map (note: the overlayed road isn't accurate, the spot to stop is right on the road)
Thanks for the tips and info about Schofield Pass. That waterfall photo is awesome! Did you need to use an ND filter to slow down the exposure?
I will probably travel up that wat toward Emerald Lake. I don't know if I will make it to the waterfall because of our van's limited clearance. The map I have shows the road past the lake to be a rougher 4x4 type. But I am sure it is nice even before getting there.
Thanks again,
Derek
Posted by Justin King on July 14, 2006 at 11:00 AM
I used nature's ND filter. It was around 8:15pm when I took the picture so there wasn't much light left at all -- just sorta got lucky.
Posted by Adam Schallau on July 14, 2006 at 12:38 PM
It's always nice to see images of the East River valley. Thanks for sharing Justin.
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I did manage to make the Paradise Divide loop and the East River valley has lots of flowers -- Columbines are more plentiful higher up. Some Indian Paintbrush, some fireweed -- lots and lots of cow parsnip. I think with all the rain last week (it rained a significant amount every day) they'll really be blooming here within the next week or few.
Sorry to hear about your ride. Thanks so much for this report. I am headed up to CB with my family next week. All this rain has been a big plus! I am hoping to see some decent wildflowers. It will be our first time up there.
We will only be driving our 2-wheel drive Sienna minivan, so I will not be able explore quite as much as you did. But I will drive to the 2-wheel drive accesible locations like Gothic Road and Kebler Pass.
Are there any must sees that you would recommend based on your recent visit?
Thanks again,
Derek
The road up to Schofield is in the best shape I've ever seen it. As of last week you could easily get to the rock pullout about 1/4 mile below Emerald Lake -- and possibly all the way up over the pass if you're careful. There was one point on the shelf road (right by the lake) that was a little washed out and could present an undercarrage problem for your van.
Ohio Pass is a glorious drive (more so in the fall, but really nice anytime). We stopped at the Beaver Ponds trail and hiked that (0.5 mile, easy). If it is your first time to CB, it most likely won't be your last! :) There is another place which I would recommend to anyone (mainly because it is so pretty and I don't think many people know about it!) The 2nd picture I posted here is just above a beautiful waterfall. It isn't terribly easy to find -- but once you go over Schofield Pass -- about 1/4 to 1/2 miles over, the road will take a turn to the right, flatten out a little bit in a small meadow-type area. To the left, you'll see a sort of rock-outcropping. If you listen, you'll hear some rushing water. Go left of the rock outcropping and you'll see a runoff gulley that leads down to the stream, follow it. Once you get down to the stream, walk back upstream until you see the waterfall. You'll be able to cross on a downed tree and walk up above the waterfall (where the cabin is). It is an absolutely beautiful spot -- there are no signs posted, so I assume it isn't private property. Here is a map (note: the overlayed road isn't accurate, the spot to stop is right on the road)
Have a blast!
Thanks for the tips and info about Schofield Pass. That waterfall photo is awesome! Did you need to use an ND filter to slow down the exposure?
I will probably travel up that wat toward Emerald Lake. I don't know if I will make it to the waterfall because of our van's limited clearance. The map I have shows the road past the lake to be a rougher 4x4 type. But I am sure it is nice even before getting there.
Thanks again,
Derek