Solstice Sunrise on the Continental Divide
I just love photographing the foothills and Continental Divide this time of year. Within two or three weeks of each side of the Winter's Solstice (Dec. 21st), the sun is at a very low angle of ESE 30 degrees and casts a nice side light upon the foothills and the James Peak Wilderness area. Clouds associated with winter storms accentuate the light even more. Also the foothills glow a reddish orange when the light is just right, due to the iron and feldspar mineral composition of the Precambrian age metamorphic rocks. A light dusting of snow always looks nice on these foothills. Thanks for looking!
Solstice Sunrise on the Continental Divide
I just love photographing the foothills and Continental Divide this time of year. Within two or three weeks of each side of the Winter's Solstice (Dec. 21st), the sun is at a very low angle of ESE 30 degrees and casts a nice side light upon the foothills and the James Peak Wilderness area. Clouds associated with winter storms accentuate the light even more. Also the foothills glow a reddish orange when the light is just right, due to the iron and feldspar mineral composition of the Precambrian age metamorphic rocks. A light dusting of snow always looks nice on these foothills. Thanks for looking!