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Maroon Bells, Aspen Colorado. Went for fall color but got snowed on.
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Legendary Award
Top Shot Award
Contest Finalist in Lakes And Reflections Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Snowcaps Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Unforgettable Landscapes Photo Contest by Zenfolio
Contest Finalist in The Creative Landscape Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in High Peaks Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Sweeping Landscapes Photo Contest
Runner Up in Monthly Pro Vol 25 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 25 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 31
Contest Finalist in Worldscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Impactful Images Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 22 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in World Expeditions Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in HDR Waterscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in HDR Landscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 2
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 18 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 26
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People's Choice in Mountainous Landscapes Photo Challenge
People's Choice in HDR Landscapes Photo Challenge
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Superb Composition
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Magnificent Capture
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AnnSagel
October 30, 2015
If I wasn't working so much I'd be able to get out and shot more. Thanks for your comment Nina
kathyk_abq
November 30, 2015
Such a gorgeous photo - so crystal clear and sharp. I can feel the cold! This is one of my favorite places! ;)
AnnSagel
November 30, 2015
It was cold but totally worth it for this capture. Thanks so much for your comment
AnnSagel
December 09, 2015
WoW that's really high praise coming off of this site with all these great photographers. Thanks so much Lauren
jayholm
January 01, 2016
Reminiscent of Ansel Adams style. Captures the light perfectly. Truly inspirational.
williamlowery
January 13, 2016
man, that is just too beautiful. makes you wish you were there. Very well done
georgekremer
January 17, 2016
Truly an iconic place and views cape! While the Maroon Bells are arguably the photographed peaks in North America, it's difficult to get a unique image, however, this is one of them! Your HDR treatment is most well done and subtle as well. These peaks are just a few miles from my backdoor and every time I visit, I see something new. Your image is one of those views! Thanks!
AnnSagel
January 18, 2016
Thanks so much George. Just happened to be the right time and place. I came for fall color but it snowed on me instead. being from SoCal I wasn't happy. Once I saw what I captured I guess it was worth it huh?
gregoryschultz
July 06, 2016
This is unbelievably beautiful! I love the clarity and crispness. The reflection in the lake is stunning!
brendacoiner
November 12, 2016
Best I've ever seen! No way I could even come close to this!!!!!!!!!!!
nandicmb
July 13, 2017
Congratulations on your innumerable Awards!! The snow made it up to you for your disappointment!!
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Location
Aspen, Colorado Maroon BellsTime
7:40 amLighting
You get there at sunrise and watch as the light hits the top of the Bells and fills this little valley below them This was taken once that happened.Equipment
In those days (10/2/09) I used an Canon 50D with a EF17-40MM f/4 L USM lens.Inspiration
I went there in Oct to photograph the fall color. I was really into the beautiful yellow Aspen treesEditing
HDR in Photomatic I believe I used 3 exposures that were shot at f/ 7, 1/50, ISO 100 at 0, +2 & -2In my camera bag
Now I have a Canon 5D Mark III and most of the L lenses that are not primeFeedback
Get there early. I was lucky because of the snow I didn't have to fight off to many photographers getting in my way. My friend was just there this fall and she said there were so many people and they didn't respect each other and it was hard to get a shot that didn't have anyone in it.