San Juan Mountains Trip, Part 3--South of Ouray
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kpmac wrote:
Outstanding. Those lake images are especially nice.
Thanks so much, Ken! I couldn't have hoped for a nicer morning at Crystal Lake.
Oct 23, 2023 13:20:22 #
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cliff Hilbert wrote:
Beautiful! I was up there three weeks ago and the aspens we’re changing but not as pretty as they are now.
Thank you! Where all did you visit in SW Colorado? When planning this trip, I was concerned about being on the late side for color at the higher elevations, but found I was a bit early--with the exception of Crested Butte.
Oct 23, 2023 13:26:07 #
NMGal wrote:
Wonderful lighting.
Getting an early start does make a difference! My friend wasn't as eager to get out in the morning as I usually am. But we timed it right at Crystal Lake. Helps that sunrise is later than advertised when you're sandwiched between high mountain ranges.
Oct 23, 2023 13:28:46 #
dmeyer wrote:
The morning got off to a good start with big cloud... (show quote)
Beautiful photos of a beautiful part of our country. What or who are the two human like figures in #4, or are they a joke?
Oct 23, 2023 13:28:52 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Again, very, very nice!! Beautiful light and color!!
Thanks so much, CPO--glad you share my enthusiasm for the beauty of this location.
Oct 23, 2023 13:29:40 #
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Earnest Botello wrote:
Great and colorful series, Diane.
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Earnest!
Oct 23, 2023 13:31:57 #
ceallachain wrote:
Thrse too are great shots.
Thank you--I'm so glad you are enjoying these trip shares, ceallachain!
Oct 23, 2023 13:34:31 #
UTMike wrote:
Outstanding work, Diane!
Thanks so much, Mike--something about a beautiful place and wonderful lighting that inspires my best effort!
Oct 23, 2023 13:37:17 #
Floyd wrote:
Beautiful photos of a beautiful part of our country. What or who are the two human like figures in #4, or are they a joke?
No joke, just a couple out enjoying a stroll around the lake. SW Colorado has drawn me like a magnet for many years now, with so much beautiful scenery.
Oct 23, 2023 14:14:48 #
dmeyer wrote:
Thank you! Where all did you visit in SW Colorado? When planning this trip, I was concerned about being on the late side for color at the higher elevations, but found I was a bit early--with the exception of Crested Butte.
I stayed in Ouray for two nights. Then went to Dillon and for three nights and traveled all over within 150 miles of there, over virtually every mountain pass around there. Then stayed the last night in Pueblo. The aspens were maybe 50% in their change when I was there this year. This was Sept 27 - Oct 3. During the same period last year the aspens were absolutely gorgeous with the mountains looking like they were on fire.
It looks like you times it almost perfectly!
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