Colorado bound
Aug 18, 2012 11:40:36 #
OnDSnap wrote:
That's what makes it a great trip...can't just stay in one spot while in CO, Utah etc. Head up/down over to McClure pass, Gunnison National Pk.
West of Colorado Springs and to the South is really nice especially when the Aspens are turning. Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Spanish for "Blood of Christ") :thumbup: Extends into New Mexico. I spent a year living in Denver and was backpacking every chance I had. Mostly RMNP and into Wyoming but spent time in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Crested Butte area. :thumbup:
Aug 18, 2012 11:56:12 #
If you enjoy trains, locomotives, etc, don't miss the Colorado railroad museum in Golden, near Denver. Lots of narrow and standard gauge equipment.
Aug 18, 2012 12:02:55 #
jackm1943 wrote:
If you enjoy trains, locomotives, etc, don't miss the Colorado railroad museum in Golden, near Denver. Lots of narrow and standard gauge equipment.
And hit the Coors Brewery while in Golden. The tour is great and a couple of free beers at the end is even better. :thumbup:
Aug 18, 2012 13:10:17 #
Aug 18, 2012 13:17:56 #
photopop44 wrote:
a bigger piece of color.
Nice shot. Everything I shot in my year out there was Kodacrome and I don't yet have a good slide scanner. I'm in the market for one just a lot of options out there. Got some great Aspen's turning shots with really golden tones after a decent amount of rainfall that year. :thumbup:
Aug 18, 2012 13:35:59 #
Colorado Aspen in the Fall.
Aspens & Upper Tomichi Creek
Aspen grove
Aspen above a pasture
Aspen around rock outcrop
Aspen trees in gold & crimson
Aug 18, 2012 14:11:02 #
Aug 18, 2012 15:05:24 #
Good color Nikonian. Ususally a short priod of time to capture it. :thumbup:
Aug 18, 2012 15:08:14 #
Absolutely - and there are some great 4X4 roads around Ouray - & don't miss soaking in the mineral Hot Springs there also.
My father worked in the Gold mines of that area in '35 - '39 - Ya I was a weee lad then - great stories from my parents about living & working there I have enjoyed many trips thru there - too bad it was before my photography days.
Harvey from Pagosa Springs
My father worked in the Gold mines of that area in '35 - '39 - Ya I was a weee lad then - great stories from my parents about living & working there I have enjoyed many trips thru there - too bad it was before my photography days.
Harvey from Pagosa Springs
bogeyeliot wrote:
If you get a little further west, the road from Ouray to Durango is absolutely fantastic!
Aug 18, 2012 15:17:19 #
Harvey wrote:
Absolutely - and there are some great 4X4 roads ar... (show quote)
Let's see. If he had a lot of gold from the mines in '35 to '39 and you now have it you should not have a problem buying any camera you desire.
:lol: :thumbup:
Aug 18, 2012 15:26:44 #
He was a miner not a mine owner - $1 a day on those days - we moved to Virginia City, NV in '40 where he earned $1.25 , only lived there a few months then over the Sierras to Grass Valley ,CA where it was $1.75 - A DAY mind you - gold was then only $35 an ounce.
pounder35 wrote:
quote=Harvey Absolutely - and there are some grea... (show quote)
Aug 18, 2012 15:38:56 #
Harvey wrote:
He was a miner not a mine owner - $1 a day on thos... (show quote)
I have a friend with a jewelry business and he also does repairs. When he sizes a ring down he keeps the little gold that is removed unless asked for it. Also vacuums around the work bench and saves the gold from filing. At $1600 or so an oz. it adds up. :thumbup: Also stock in Apple was $2.75 a share in 1980 and now is about $644. Talk about a gold mine. :lol: :thumbup:
Aug 18, 2012 15:51:11 #
Aug 18, 2012 16:01:32 #
brow3904
Loc: Upstate South Carolina
Colorado Springs. The air force academy and the garden of the gods, pikes peak and lots of other places in the area.
Aug 18, 2012 16:45:19 #
If you get to the Ouray, Silverton, Telluride, Lake City, Durango areas do some research on the "Alpine Loop". Its a off road trail thats extremly easy for your Jeep and abilities. Its all old mining roads from the 1800's and nothing is steep because wagons had to be able to get around on them.You can purchase books/maps that describe where to go and whats on the trails using your odometer. The photographic possilities are endless with the endless views, wild flowers, waterfalls, high mountain passes, old mining towns and remains...its just awesome and not crowded.Just ask me if you want more info.
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