Crystal Mill Rainbow
This is Crystal Mill in central Colorado. It was never actually a mill of any sort. It once housed a vertical water wheel, which in turn powered an air compress...
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This is Crystal Mill in central Colorado. It was never actually a mill of any sort. It once housed a vertical water wheel, which in turn powered an air compressor to supply a local mine. I was pretty pumped when one of my fall photos of this spot won a place in an international as exhibit held in Paducah, KY to be held later this summer.
I'm dedicating this shot to my 7 year old daughter who loves rainbows. Normally I'd use a slower exposure to smooth the water, but the rainbow didn't come out as well. Because this place sits pretty deep in a valley, I had to wait until around 9:30 for the rainbow to appear in the mist from the turbulent water. Because of the surrounding landscape, I couldn't position myself for a better shot of the rainbow on the right, but I'm still pretty pleased with the results. Enjoy!
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I'm dedicating this shot to my 7 year old daughter who loves rainbows. Normally I'd use a slower exposure to smooth the water, but the rainbow didn't come out as well. Because this place sits pretty deep in a valley, I had to wait until around 9:30 for the rainbow to appear in the mist from the turbulent water. Because of the surrounding landscape, I couldn't position myself for a better shot of the rainbow on the right, but I'm still pretty pleased with the results. Enjoy!
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Awards
Contest Finalist in Photographer Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 11
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Peer Award
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Love it
Jaw Dropping
Genius
Exceptional Contrast
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DigitalDawn
July 15, 2013
Wow Blair beautiful work here, love the HDR work, the colors, the location is cool and wicked, very very awesome. Great work!
Sandyfriedkin1942
September 23, 2013
You should be more than pleased with the results. It is an amazing composition from a wonderful POV. The lighting & tones of the wood sky, water Trees & rainbow make it a definite Masterpiece! Sandy
cmorisset
November 01, 2013
Well said Billy this is wicked! Absolutely amazing capture with the rainbow and a super POV. I can hear the water flowing too. Well done Blair!
snowdon
August 19, 2015
Congratulations Blair on your Finalist Win in Photographer of the Month Volume 11
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