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Perched high above Ridgway, Colorado near Chimney Rock at sunset, I enjoyed the soft light afforded by the end of the day. I really loved the way a small cattle stream weaved its way through the scene below me, cutting through the changing aspen trees. A splendid view.
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Part of the start of a free style poem I wrote about being in the mountains of Utah that Autumn day. For this image, I did a conversion black & white using a Business Portrait recipe in Silver Efex Pro 2 where I used some color filters to bring out a much richer tonal contrast for the final image.
215/366: The Mountains Tell A Story
The Mountains Tell A Story of beauty and tranquility…. The mountains surround Williams Creek Reservoir in San Juan National Forest Colorado. I took this shot will the rest of the family was eating lunch and I went exploring down by the reservoir. The vast beauty and wilderness that encompasses this area is beyond words and beyond explanation unless you have been there and taken in the fresh mountain air, unless you have heard the tall grasses wisp in the summer breeze, unless you have felt the serenity and tranquility of what is Colorado.
Photo taken with my Nikon D810 and Lee Filters Circular Polarizer.
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Spent some time in the Eastern Sierra's last week...a little past prime time for fall color so I did some experimenting with this technique...
First snow of the 2025/26 winter. Someone tell Ullr it's still fall. I guess I'm not complaining. Today was the best snowy aspens photo outing I've ever had. I was expecting a dusting of snow but it was dumping for real. That might be it for mountain biking in the high country this year.
"Moo Moo Milky way"
If you look closely, you'll understand my title...
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During our autumn trip to the San Juan mountains in southern Colorado, there were many nights with clear skies allowing for some milky way photography. While I didn't take advantage of every night, I did decide to look for a somewhat unique composition that would be representative of the area and fall foliage. This dirt road and old cabin with the accompanying cows seemed just right. It was a chilly night with no wind and just a hint of red aurora behind me in the northern sky. There was a tremendous amount of air glow which is faint emission of light caused by planetary atmospheric conditions. It adds a bit of dimension to the sky. The foreground was captured just after sunset while there was still some light to illuminate the scene. The sky was captured about an hour later. Nothing was moved in between the shots except for a lens change. 10-5-2024.
Nikon Z9 with Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8 lens and Nikkor 20mm F1.8 lens.
This is a 2 image focal and time blend. It was hand blended in photoshop.
Sky: 15 images stacked for noise reduction, F2.8, 8 seconds, ISO 8000, 20 mm lens.
Foreground: ISO 64, F11, 1/60 second, 39 mm.
The Maroon Bells emerge from the clouds after the first snowfall of the season. This view across Maroon Lake is reputed to be the most photographed scene in the state of Colorado. - Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado
{ L } Lightbox view is best
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I so enjoy the transition of seasons when one season gently nudges the other season out.
This is so very subtle and soft not sure how it will be rec'd.
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2 Birds
In the style of Renoir 2 birds that are perched on a branch of an Aspen tree in watercolor
Prompt: in the style of Renoir painting, 2 beautiful birds , Aspen trees, fall season , peaceful scene, --ar 4:5 --v 5.2
On a hike through the forest in autumn near Crested Butte, Colorado, I stumbled upon this aspen tree that had very fresh bear claw marks running from the base of the tree all the way to the top. I was fascinated with the way in which the bark curled away from the aspen tree juxtaposed with the fall colors in the background.
Ox Bow Bend during the peak of Fall colors by Matt Anderson. Located in the Grand Teton National Park on the Snake River.
I Traveled Along the Road Ahead
No cars or people around to keep me company
Aspen trees with leaves of yellow gave me comfort and a sight to enjoy
Beyond a distant hill, mountains stretched high up in the skies
I then realized I was in no hurry to go anywhere
Because I had the company of nature with open road ahead.
Another work of short poetry or prose to complement the image captured one afternoon with aspen trees all around while driving the Alpine Loop Drive. This was one of those views while driving when I just had to stop to soak in this view and capture an image of forest beauty all around. Needless to say, I never tire of seeing aspens...something about seeing those leaves shimmering with each passing breeze. The hillside and mountain peaks added a nice compliment for a setting in Uinta National Forest.
I first heard of the Dancing Aspens a few years ago. I'm not typically into visiting spots other photographers favor, but I felt drawn to see this grove of trees since I live only a few hours away.
Everyone I know that has gone has always guarded their location. After reading some blogs and getting some riddle-esque tips from friends, I had a pretty good idea of where they were. Since it was autumn and the leaves would be golden, we headed up to where I thought they would be and quickly found the grove!
There was another photographer there when we arrived. I let him get his shots before I took too many of my own using my classic lenses, my Canon FD 24mm f/1.4 L, Noct-Nikkor, and some ultrawide photos with the modern Sony 4/16-35.
We spent about an hour enjoying the changing light as the clouds passed overhead and taking photos before heading out to find a campsite.
Dancing Aspens | Drunk Aspens | Curved Aspens
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While photographing the aspen groves that almost encompass the small village of Aspendale I spotted five horses grazing among the trees. I made my way to the grove where the horses were enjoying their morning and waited as this beautiful pinto separated herself from the group, giving me an opportuniy for this image.
Nikon D7000
Nikon 18-200 VRII lens
Tonal adjustment in Photoshop CS5
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A stand of aspens seen in Logan Canyon, Utah near Tony Grove. This shot seems appropriate on the day the shutdown and ceiling were finally resolved, albeit only temporarily.
Camera Nikon D800
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 150 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias -1/3 EV
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Passing storm.
From just below the snow line. Looking up at the rugged peaks of the Eastern Sierra covered in a fresh blanket autumn snow.
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Following the backroads of Colorado right now is a great way to find some amazing fall color vistas. The aspen trees are in full brilliance, plus the views aren't so bad to look at either!
Early morning light on snowy Mount Moran with colorful fall foliage in the foreground at Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park
Sadly I wasn't able to get to the Eastern Sierras this fall due to a hectic, work and kids sports schedule : ( Seeing everyones amazing shots from this year made me want to dig through my archives to see if there was anything that I had originally missed. This shot popped out. This was taken after Adam Potts and I caught sunrise at Silver Lake. On our drive out we decided to stop at a few spots along Rush Creek to look for some neat comps. I am definitely already looking forward to next fall!