stinger Loc: Western Colorado

On Dec 9th and 10th I had an opportunity to go to Mesa Verde to view the night lighting of two dwellings, Cliff Palace and Spruce Tree House. The lighting was to show what they might have looked like if inhabited. The first 5 photos are of Cliff Palace. There photographers everywhere. It was difficult to find a fairly clear view of the dwelling. My photos have some branches in the foreground however there was a Ranger watching everyone and wouldn't let me clear a few branches. The lighting for Cliff Palace was very bright and I am still learning night photography so they may be slightly over exposed and slightly out of focus. The photos of Spruce Tree House came out a bit better. See, I can learn.

The next 4 are of Spruce Tree House and were not as brightly lit. I was fortunate enough to get a better location the second night. As I understand, they light Spruce Tree every year but Cliff Palace is lit only occasionally. The last photo shows the paper bags with sand and candles lighting all of the roadways and walkways.

C & C always welcome.

Cliff Palace

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Spruce Tree House

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Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.

Nice captures. Thanks for sharing.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Excellent photos...you did a great job of capturing these remarkable dwellings!

stinger Loc: Western Colorado

Thank you, very much..I wasn't sure how they turn out.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Very well done, We've been there several time but never at night.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Nice.

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Wonderful images, stinger! Something I'd love to see!

stinger Loc: Western Colorado

Thank you all for viewing and the kind comments. Mesa Verde is an amazing place, I'm fascinated by the cultures represented there. The night viewing was really something to see.