Sprague Lake Sunrise at Rocky Mountain National Park
I wasn’t positive about what to expect from this location. It was a peaceful morning. I can hear the stream running into the lake and the ducks diving into the water. I set out a goal to get the perfect golden sunrise with a reflection off the lake.
Denver Sunset Skyline
As a landscape and wildlife photographer in Colorado, I had always dreamed of capturing the Denver city skyline during sunset. I knew of the perfect location at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and had been planning this shot for months. The day finally arrived, and I set out early in the morning, determined to get the perfect shot. I knew it would be a challenging one, spanning several images stitched together to create a panoramic high resolution HDR photo. But I was up for the challenge. The drive to the location was treacherous, with icy roads and several inches of snow that had just fallen. But my determination kept me going, and I finally arrived at the location just in time for sunset. As I set up my equipment and began to take the first few shots, I couldn’t help but take in the sights and smells of the Rocky Mountains. The crisp, clean air was refreshing and invigorating, and the snow-covered peaks loomed majestically in the background. As I continued to snap photos, I could hear children sledding down the hillside in front of me and the honking of geese flying overhead. The sun was setting, and the sky was painted in beautiful shades of orange. But as the cold of the Rocky Mountains began to seep into my bones, I realized that I had forgotten my gloves. My fingers were freezing, and I could feel them starting to numb. But I didn’t let that stop me, as I knew this shot was too important. I pushed through the discomfort and continued to capture the stunning beauty of the Denver skyline in the background. As the sun finally dipped below the horizon, I knew I had captured the perfect shot. This photo was not only a beautiful representation of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver city skyline, but it also represented my passion and dedication to photography. This shot was the first step in my journey to make photography my career, and I couldn’t be prouder of it. Just look at the orange glow over Denver! 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Winter Boulder Flatirons
There are five large rock formations along the Eastern slope of Green Mountain near Chautauqua Park. I wasn’t sure what to expect and I wanted to beat the crowds. Finally, I was ready to take my shot.
Bald Eagle Sunset
Bald Eagle in flight flew right over me during sunset at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado. This unique state park has been known as a premier bird-watching area. A trail circles the lake offering prime viewing with a boardwalk that stretches out over the lake. When I learned there were bald eagles in Colorado, I didn’t believe it at first and I never dreamed of getting a shot like this on my first visit there. Believe it or not I have a hard time adventuring outside of my comfort zone sometimes and trying to explore new places. I am sure glad I took the opportunity to check out Barr Lake State Park as it had hundreds of bald eagles at this time when I visited. This was taken with my Canon 90D which has an APS-C 1.6x factor crop sensor shot with my EF100-400mm with a 1.4x III teleconverter. Not the huge lenses many of the photographers had there but plenty of reach. Full disclosure though this image is a composite since the initial shot was taken against the blue sky. I turned around and took the sunset with the eagles’ nest and the Rocky Mountains in the background and created this composite from the two images taken that same day. It was cold and there were still plenty of other photographers out on the boardwalk. It was a bit intimidating as they had a lot of equipment with them and these huge professional lenses, and here I was with my little telephoto lens and not even a full frame camera at that time. I had to laugh when this eagle flew over us and one of the other photographers shouted out, “Nope, too much lens”. Yet, I managed to capture the shot wing tip to wing tip in the frame. I now have a full frame Canon R5 mirrorless camera, and I blame this shot for getting me hooked and wanting to upgrade my equipment. I have gone back to this location every year since and have yet to get anything close to this spectacular shot. It is an amazing experience to watch these large bald eagles fishing over the lake. It is the challenge to capture an image as they snatch a fish up that keeps the adrenaline going even in the cold weather. Even though there have been less bald eagles over the years I will keep going back due to this memorable experience during my first visit there. Bald Eagle Sunset – 560mm 1/2000sec at f/8.0, Ieagles’sss0 – 2163 x 1443 3×2 ratio cropped composite – Barr Lake State Park – Brighton, Colorado – February 1, 2020, 4:25p BEAUTIFUL PHOTO CANVAS: This mesmerizing photo canvas is created with only the highest standards. We print with high quality inks and canvas. EASY & QUICK TO HANG: Install your new photo print in 10 minutes or less with our ready to hang hardware and easy-to-manage lightweight design. Even though they are light, our rock-solid construction ensures they show up strong. GIVE YOUR WALLS THE WOW FACTOR: A perfect choice for giving your Bedroom Wall, Living Room Wall, Office Wall, and Entry Way Décor. A great gift idea for your relatives and friends. 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Bald Eagle Landing
Bald Eagle Landing in a tree with the Fall color leaves in Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado. GIVE YOUR WALLS THE WOW FACTOR: A perfect choice for giving your Bedroom Wall, Living Room Wall, Office Wall, and Entry Way Décor.