Thanks to Cameron for putting together a little outing to the Lumpy Ridge area near Estes Park today. There were five of us from 14ers.com who met up at 6a.m. in the trailhead parking lot for a little sunrise photography in the warmish (for winter) but blustery wind up on the granite boulder piles.
There was some impressive experience in the group that you’ll see if you take the time to peruse their websites:
Kimo Boeche Wilderness Photography
Here are a few of my images from the day:
At least I think that is Stones Peak lighting up with the morning sun…
First Light on Stones Peak. From Lumpy Ridge, Estes Park, Colorado, 2015
The Sun, with the Moon standing watch, finally reaches the monolith (duolith?) of the Twin Owls with Gem Peak farther up and to the right…
Sunrise on Twin Owls. Lumpy Ridge, Estes Park, Colorado, 2015
A full Sol on the Owls’ feathers…
Morning Light on Twin Owls. Lumpy Ridge, Estes Park, Colorado, 2015
A secluded frozen pond–with no visible source nor drainage–they call “Gem Lake“…
Gem Lake Ice. Lumpy Ridge, Estes Park, Colorado, 2015
Finally, for fun, I led my burro, Carl, up the trail loaded with all my wet plate collodion supplies–glass plates, chemicals, tent, etc…
Hole in the Rock, circa 1872. Gem Lake Trail, Lumpy Ridge, Colorado, 2015
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Fantastic photos, Daniel! I love the processing on the last one, fingerprints and all.
I’m glad you came along. It was great meeting you.
Thanks again for putting it all together. Your work is impressive and it would be fun to do another similar outing together.