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Great shot!

Hi Brent. Again, thanks for the great images. Do you know if the contest will be televised? And if so, which station?

Yes. As we get into October southern Utah becomes much more inviting. When the leaves are gone around here, time to come visit you.

Lots of great advise in this thread from a # of regular posters. I will add my two cents. I am Director of Sales & Marketing for a high end "Condo Hotel" in the mountains. I am a very good landscape photographer and understand quite well how to use a camera and various lenses. However, when I tried to take interior pictures of the units in the Hotel I work at, they were terrible. There is a definite art and technique for this. I ended up hiring a professional "Hotel" photographer, followed him around and watched and learned how much I didn't know; not to mention the lack of appropriate equipment. Setting up a tripod with a wide angle lens just ain't going to work. Lighting is all important and being able to understand post processing and how to capture multiple images and stitch them together for that perfect image is crucial and takes a real professional. Good luck in your future ventures.

Thanks for the correct info. I always thought that was great advise no matter where it came from.

Nice capture. It's wonderful when you live in a spectacular setting and understand how the light works and can be there to capture it. I think it was Galen Rowel who said, "f8 and be there." If you want to come over to Telluride in late September when the fall colors are peaking, let me know. I will give you a great lodging deal. Neil

I am impressed. The overall quality of this shot indicates a fine knowledge of photography. Good job.

When you say, "live on the coast" I wonder what you mean. I grew up on the beaches of Southern California, yes "ON THE COAST." Yet 95% of the people who live in Southern California are miles from the coast. Are you including those as "coastal" people? Now, if you said "people who live in states that border the coast" maybe you have a point.

As one who lives in the mountains, I totally agree. Also, try acrylic prints. I have personally evolved away from metal to acrylic for those shots that warrant it.

Telluride, Colorado, the coolest place (in more ways than one) in Colorado. Currently 59. High for the day, 70. 40% chance for rain. Jump in your car or if you are in Houston or Dallas, get on that plane and come cool off! Let me know and I will extend great lodging rates for any UHH members. Neil

I did that trip with the same camera a couple years ago. 18-135mm stayed on my camera 95% of the time. The only other lens you might want would be a wider angle than 18mm. However, it's up to you. The more i travel, the less equipment I need or use. 18-135mm is a great all-around lens for travel photography. If you were going to Africa to shoot wildlife, I would have a different answer.

I was there in middle of October. Couldn't believe how green it was, even in the fall. Weather was perfect; not too hot and definitely not cold although you will want a light jacket during the night. Lot's of really good advice on this thread. You won't go wrong, no matter what you do. I am a mountain man, lived in the Sierra Nevada range in California and 30 years in the Colorado Rockies. The Alps are amazing. I will go back to Switzerland and roam around those areas I missed. Although the Glacier Express is an iconic train trip I personally believe there are better ways to spend your time unless you are a train junkie. Just go and enjoy. Every time you turn a corner there will be an image waiting for you.

Could not agree with you more. The drive from Ridgway to G. Junction is just a drive through high desert. Also, to another poster's remarks, John Hendricks does indeed own Gateway Canyons Resort and the iconic car museum. I totally agree it is worth the time to see his collection. If you have the time and money it would be worth spending a night at Gateway. Surprising gem in the middle of the desert; but it is expensive.

Great shots are in the "eye of the beholder," not the camera. Your eye's behold well, my friend. I don't think it would matter what camera or phone you use, the shots will always come out well. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.