Five Aspens

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 3, 20073,199 views46 comments

I awoke to about three inches of fresh global warming yesterday in the Maroon Creek valley, and after spending the first part of the morning shooting the classic Maroon Bells reflection shot at Maroon Lake, I moved down into the cold shadows of the valley to see what else I could find. This is one of many scenes I was delighted to come across. Please forgive the jpeg compression loss of detail and color.

Comments

46 comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on October 3, 2007 at 12:17 PM

This is really sweet, Todd! I'd love to see a print! Fantastic capture of this rare scene.

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on October 3, 2007 at 12:19 PM

This is so sweet TC. I think it was a mistake posting images alongside yours and Marc's.

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Comment posted by Pedro Bento on October 3, 2007 at 12:28 PM

This is so wonderful.
If it was possible I would try to hide, in the capture moment, the pine tree in the back of the aspen tree.

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on October 3, 2007 at 12:45 PM

Wonderful image Todd. I love all the detail, fantastic find!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 3, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Todd wonderful stuff Ilove the Autumn winter divide and this is a most pleasing use of it. A gorgeous soft light and I am sure it will make a fabulous print.

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Comment posted by Tom Wilson on October 3, 2007 at 1:07 PM

This is just beautiful Todd, I love the slight blue on the snow contrasted with the yellow leaves.

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Comment posted by Ian Camp on October 3, 2007 at 1:11 PM

Todd. I love the texture of landscape and first snow. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 3, 2007 at 1:21 PM

Awesome, and it takes some discipline i guess not to post the icon, but to post this one. But since this is excellent it might have been not that hard. Well done!

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Comment posted by Jim Jirka on October 3, 2007 at 1:30 PM

This is a great image Todd. It is a fantastic capture. Right place, right time.

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Comment posted by Jon Leibowitz on October 3, 2007 at 1:43 PM

really powerful image, winters scenes with fall colors are among my favorite themes. Amazing composition.

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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on October 3, 2007 at 1:56 PM

Nice find, nice capture - sweet shot!

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Comment posted by Anders Naesset on October 3, 2007 at 2:00 PM

Great seasonal contrasts in this image. Lovely tight composition that in my eyes works really well.

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on October 3, 2007 at 2:44 PM

Very pretty! I love how the aspens stand out in the snow... very well done! Print will look awesome, I am sure.

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Comment posted by Kerry Leibowitz on October 3, 2007 at 3:21 PM

Fantastic shot--and not just because of the exceptionally compelling subject matter. I really like how you've composed this, with the tilted "V" of the aspens.

I'd love to see a very large print of this.

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Comment posted by Robert Helms on October 3, 2007 at 3:57 PM

Todd, since I don't wish for "The Mother of All Landscape Photographers" to take your thunder I'll say this is a sweet shot. I love the contrast of the aspens and the snow. This image no doubt is best viewed in a print; compression is a real killer on these types of shots.

Thanks for sharing

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Comment posted by Richard Bernabe on October 3, 2007 at 4:46 PM

This is too cool, TC. The print must look awesome with those details!

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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on October 3, 2007 at 5:42 PM

Amazing photo, Love how the orange pops out against all the white.

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Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on October 3, 2007 at 6:00 PM

Clearly a winner - I would look at this rather than another classic Maroon Bells shot - just beacuse I dont get the chance to see this too often. Too exquisite - great find and great presentation

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Comment posted by Roger Rouch on October 3, 2007 at 6:36 PM

That is really easy on the eye! For me this is a much more refreshing subject than another fine shot of the bells. This has an "I can smell it and feel it" look to it that makes me want to be there.

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on October 3, 2007 at 8:19 PM

Subtle, but bold

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on October 3, 2007 at 8:21 PM

Hi Todd,

Just wanted to say that I too love this image a lot. It is really strong.

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Comment posted by Philip Kuglin on October 3, 2007 at 9:25 PM

I love the contrasts and simple graphic patterns.

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on October 3, 2007 at 10:32 PM

Not just a beautiful abstract image in its own right, but also a wonderful illustration of the transition of the seasons. Autumn sure was a short one this year.

Guy

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 3, 2007 at 11:07 PM

Excellent image!! Great color against the white muted tones. Beautifully balanced composition. Sweet!!!!!!

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on October 3, 2007 at 11:14 PM

This is like a japanese brush painting. Wonderful.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Jeremy Cram on October 3, 2007 at 11:29 PM

Just awesome! I bet the print is insane.

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on October 3, 2007 at 11:43 PM

Oooh Ya!

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on October 4, 2007 at 12:47 AM

beautiful winter contrast against the golden trees

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Comment posted by Eric Good on October 4, 2007 at 3:16 AM

Your framing of these aspens is exquisite. What a magical setting... the clash of these two seasons.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on October 4, 2007 at 3:31 AM

Todd,

Ok I'll forgive you since this is just stunning. I love the subtleness of the aspens mixed in with all the other branches. The perfect amount of blue toning in the snow also helps balance out the yellow. great work.

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Comment posted by John Zinn on October 4, 2007 at 8:47 AM

I hate odd numbers!!!

But this shot is sweet and sublime!!

John

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on October 4, 2007 at 3:34 PM

I gotta move to Colorado. Very nice, Todd.

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on October 4, 2007 at 4:48 PM

Man, this is outstanding.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 4, 2007 at 5:07 PM

Nice. Hope you dont use it in this years contest

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Comment posted by Erik Lundh on October 4, 2007 at 5:46 PM

I wonder how long it took to shake all the snow off the trees with the leaves. All kidding aside a really neat image.

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Comment posted by Doug Dolde on October 4, 2007 at 9:37 PM

Really sweet. Love it.

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Comment posted by Kevin McNeal on October 5, 2007 at 3:16 AM

This is simplicity at its best ! I love the mix of winter and fall colors !

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on October 5, 2007 at 9:12 PM

This is a magical subject, and the composition is splendid as well. I couldn't help but compliment you in this masterpiece.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 6, 2007 at 12:01 AM

A very special image. One of the best of the year on NPN.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 8, 2007 at 11:09 PM

Great vision, great photography. Congrats on the EP

>=))>

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 8, 2007 at 11:15 PM

It is nice to see a well composed scenic with such a pleasing color hues. Congratulations on the EP!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 9, 2007 at 4:06 AM

Absolutely splendid. Magical lighting and composition. The bluish cast in the snow is so perfect with the aspens. Congratulations!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 9, 2007 at 3:27 PM

Wow, I must have been out of town when you posted this. This is SWEET! Beautiful capture, and congrats on the EP. Well deserved!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 9, 2007 at 7:09 PM

Todd,

Can't argue with this one. Simple beauty.

Lon

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Comment posted by Don Grall on October 10, 2007 at 2:02 AM

Classic simplicity in composition combined with the snowy dress makes this a stunner!

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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on October 15, 2007 at 7:12 PM

Oh man that is sweet

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