Brighton Hike
Jul 23, 2021 13:12:08 #
In search of landscape and wildflower shots, last Monday I took the Brighton Lakes Trail. The trail is a 4.4 mile loop from the base of the Brighton Ski Resort (~8700 ft) with a gained elevation around 1400 feet. I started at 6:30 am at my slow ("ten yards, stop, breathe, take a photo") pace.
This first set is from the initial ascent as I took shots of the landscape on the east and west sides of the trail indirectly lighted by the rising sun. The ninth shot shows the sun about to come over the eastern mountains. Later I will post a separate set of the sun clearing those mountains.
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This first set is from the initial ascent as I took shots of the landscape on the east and west sides of the trail indirectly lighted by the rising sun. The ninth shot shows the sun about to come over the eastern mountains. Later I will post a separate set of the sun clearing those mountains.
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Jul 23, 2021 13:17:55 #
Excellent, Mike. Looking forward to the next set. (I usually only make it 5 yds before I rest).
Jul 23, 2021 13:29:59 #
Jul 23, 2021 13:35:35 #
UTMike wrote:
In search of landscape and wildflower shots, last ... (show quote)
Beautifully done 👁️⭐👁️
Jul 23, 2021 14:13:59 #
Jul 23, 2021 14:17:14 #
Nice. But like QD, I usually make an effort to leave the hardware out of the frame.
Jul 23, 2021 15:19:17 #
These are beautiful landscapes, Mike, and I love the fields of wild flowers!
Jul 23, 2021 15:34:35 #
kpmac wrote:
Excellent, Mike. Looking forward to the next set. (I usually only make it 5 yds before I rest).
Thanks, Ken, I guess I am overly motivated (LOL).
Jul 23, 2021 15:35:15 #
quixdraw wrote:
Attractive set, worth the walk. Like the last best - no hardware!
Thanks, QD, I could take the ski stuff out, but this is what it looks like.
Jul 23, 2021 15:35:49 #
joecichjr wrote:
Beautifully done 👁️⭐👁️
As usual, Joe, you are very supportive, thanks.
Jul 23, 2021 15:36:33 #
John Lawrence wrote:
Beautiful set, Mike. You captured it well. Walking is the best exercise.
I appreciate your kind words, John. At that altitude, I am just happy when I can breathe.
Jul 23, 2021 15:37:43 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Nice. But like QD, I usually make an effort to leave the hardware out of the frame.
To me, the ski area is the venue. I could use PP or use extreme angles, but when I try that most of the depth and appeal of the shot is lost.
Jul 23, 2021 15:38:19 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
These are beautiful landscapes, Mike, and I love the fields of wild flowers!
If you like those, Carol, you will enjoy my wildflower posts.
Jul 23, 2021 15:54:30 #
Jul 23, 2021 15:55:38 #
NMGal wrote:
Really nice, Mike. You are fortunate to have such nice trails accessible.
Thanks, Barbara! It is just getting more difficult for me to take advantage of my locations when they go that far up at altitude.
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