RMNP revisited # 6 Trail Ridge Ancient

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 12, 20043,343 views13 comments

Minolta M7
Minolta 24-85 @ 35mm
Velvia 50, 1/50 @ f11, +.3 EC, Tiffen 812
Tripod
Curves, HPS

Found several of these old windswept pines on the ridgeline just past Rainbow Curve on Trail Ridge Road. This was a great location both at sunrise and sunset. This is one of my favorite evening shots. All comments welcome. ><>

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Tom Wilson on August 12, 2004 at 9:58 PM

I like it lots! Nice colors, good light, like the low camera angle to isolate the tree against the sky, good lens choise to include surroundings.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 573 Posts, 2211 Comments

Comment posted by Thomas Creel on August 12, 2004 at 10:08 PM

Bill,

I love the composition and the way the gnarled pine serves as a framing device. This is certainly my favorite from the RMNP revisited series.

My only nit is that part of the tree seems a bit bright to me and might benefit from a little burning.

I also thought about a crop from the LH side, but then I decided that I like the depth perception provided by the distant slope. Nice job.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 104 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Handley on August 12, 2004 at 10:12 PM

I love the composition, but it seems a little soft to me. I would love to see the grain come out in the tree trunk. It's really nice setting- Congratulations.

Michael

Registered on April 1, 2004, 38 Posts, 1301 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Schlansker on August 12, 2004 at 10:34 PM

Bill,

This is very nice. What a georgeous intimate.

I have only been to Rocky Mountain National Park once and I was stunned by its beauty. I wish I could return.

Registered on November 12, 2003, 32 Posts, 394 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Dolde on August 12, 2004 at 10:54 PM

Bill this is certainly an interesting composition. I'm hard pressed to nit pick it. Looks great as is.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 305 Posts, 3900 Comments

Comment posted by Kai Hui on August 12, 2004 at 11:22 PM

Beatiful image. The color is so intense!

Registered on May 10, 2004, 133 Posts, 574 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Hansen on August 12, 2004 at 11:49 PM

Bill...WOW!
I think this is fantastic!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 121 Posts, 505 Comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on August 13, 2004 at 12:13 AM

Bill:

I love these bristlecones but haven't been able to photograph them in such a great way, as you've done here. The dark BG to the left of the bottom of the trunk is great because it provides some separation. Excellent work!

Thanks for sharing.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 711 Posts, 6363 Comments

Comment posted by Klaus Bombach on August 13, 2004 at 4:08 AM

Very well seen and execute. I like it!!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 103 Posts, 430 Comments

Comment posted by Geoff Shapiro on August 13, 2004 at 12:34 PM

I love this photo, Bill! Great shot! I also like the way that the action of the wind, so evident in the main subject, is echoed in the rightward tilt of the younger tree at center right.

Geoff Shapiro
Oregon

Registered on July 29, 2004, 73 Posts, 433 Comments

Comment posted by Todd Caudle on August 13, 2004 at 1:37 PM

I've got a couple of shots of these trees that are okay, but this is outstanding! I love the clouds, they add to the image's dynamic feel.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 472 Posts, 3705 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 13, 2004 at 2:43 PM

Bill my comments will echo Geoff's. I particularly like how your main subject and the small pine to the right demonstrate how one tree has suscumbed to the ravages of elements and time and the young tree fights to survive those same elements. Great capture all around!

Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments

Comment posted by William Vrolyk on August 14, 2004 at 2:04 AM

Bill, I like the way the pine claws at the sky. I like the flowing lines and the texture of the pine and the lines in the rock beyond

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Registered on November 1, 2003, 278 Posts, 3524 Comments