Dailies
Day 125 - Rocky Mountain National Park in winter...a grove of aspen and clouds closing in on some mountain peaks; detail in this image is best viewed in a larger size. I took this shot on our two-day trip to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park last week. The first day we drove through Rocky Mt. National Park in a snowstorm. There was almost no visibility and not a lot to shoot. The next morning, though, was clear, so we drove along the same roads again and were amazed at the incredible mountain peak views all through the park. However, there were only a few roads open in the park, so in the summer there would be lots more roads to travel and more to see. On that morning, snow was again predicted and clouds were already starting to move onto the peaks, as you can see here. They really added interest to the photos, though...at least I think so.
I have a whole gallery of shots from that short trip if you'd like to see more of the park, as well as some shots taken in the town of Estes Park. We were lucky enough to see both bighorn sheep and elk on the trip and there are shots of those in that gallery. The link to that gallery is http://fotoeffects.smugmug.com/gallery/7353323_dWGqD#473291245_9CLzc. Also, since today is Monday, there is the Monday Challenge and if you'd like to see my entry for the challenge, here is the link: http://fotoeffects.smugmug.com/gallery/7090659_CBoVw#474497177_4bNGr. That will also take you to the Challenge gallery where you can see all the other entries. You will see "Challenge" at the top of the gallery page and if you click on it, you can see all the entries.
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nelli
on March 25, 2021WONDERFUL
geoghanart
on May 17, 2017Lovely scene and capture of it. Also love the processing-framing. Like what you are doing with that in the images that I see in this gallery. Thanks very much for your comments back in earlier months - I've been away from following SM for a while and trying to get back and caught up. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts.
Rick Willis
on February 16, 2017Great Place. Will have to go again one of these days...
Dan Guimberteau
on February 16, 2017Nicely done.
Steve Schneider
on March 1, 2009incredible photo, and great effects. Beautiful Mountain Scene.
I visit estes often,but have never been there in the winter, or autumn. I have to get there that time of year sometime.
agilitypics
on February 17, 2009Beautiful winter scene. Love it!
Hershy
on February 17, 2009Beautiful scene!
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on February 17, 2009Fantastic!
Boobaby
on February 17, 2009My favorite place to visit!! Gorgeous shot. I'm mad because my mother is leaving for Colorado saturday and I don't get to come!!
Mike Farris
on February 17, 2009Excellant Image..