Dream Lake at sunrise. Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm  2.0 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Dream Lake at sunrise. Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm 2.0 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Cascades on the Tyndall Creek, between Emerald and Dream Lakes.  Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 32 mm  0.6 sec at ƒ / 25Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Cascades on the Tyndall Creek, between Emerald and Dream Lakes. Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 32 mm 0.6 sec at ƒ / 25Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
A small set of cascades on Tyndall Creek, near Dream Lake.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm  0.4 sec at ƒ / 22Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
A small set of cascades on Tyndall Creek, near Dream Lake.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm 0.4 sec at ƒ / 22Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The first light of day on Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain from Sprague Lake.  Rocky Mountain National Park7 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 21 mm  0.6 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The first light of day on Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain from Sprague Lake. Rocky Mountain National Park7 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 21 mm 0.6 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The trail up to Mills Lake follows along Glacier Creek, and crosses over it as you hike the last half mile or so to the lake.  I've tried capturing this shot a number of times before, but never at the right time of day.  This was probably about an hour before sunset, so the whole scene was in the shade.HDR composite of 5 bracketed images merged in Photomatix Pro, with additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.Rocky Mountain National Park7 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 32 mm  1.3 sec at ƒ / 14Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The trail up to Mills Lake follows along Glacier Creek, and crosses over it as you hike the last half mile or so to the lake. I've tried capturing this shot a number of times before, but never at the right time of day. This was probably about an hour before sunset, so the whole scene was in the shade.HDR composite of 5 bracketed images merged in Photomatix Pro, with additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.Rocky Mountain National Park7 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 32 mm 1.3 sec at ƒ / 14Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Alpenglow on Terra Tomah Mountain, from the Forest Canyon Overlook on Trail Ridge Road.Rocky Mountain National Park8 August 2014This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm  ¼ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Alpenglow on Terra Tomah Mountain, from the Forest Canyon Overlook on Trail Ridge Road.Rocky Mountain National Park8 August 2014This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm ¼ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Around sunset at Garden of the Gods park.Colorado Springs, ColoradoDecember 7, 2015This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 28 mm  0.8 sec at ƒ / 18
Around sunset at Garden of the Gods park.Colorado Springs, ColoradoDecember 7, 2015This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 28 mm 0.8 sec at ƒ / 18
Sunset over Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain.Colorado Springs, ColoradoDecember 7, 2015This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm  0.3 sec at ƒ / 11
Sunset over Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain.Colorado Springs, ColoradoDecember 7, 2015This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm 0.3 sec at ƒ / 11
Where would you rather be?Mueller State ParkColoradoJuly 8, 2016This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm  ¹⁄₂₀ sec at ƒ / 11
Where would you rather be?Mueller State ParkColoradoJuly 8, 2016This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm ¹⁄₂₀ sec at ƒ / 11
Sunrise along the East River, near the former town of Gothic.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 11, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm  0.3 sec at ƒ / 16
Sunrise along the East River, near the former town of Gothic.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 11, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm 0.3 sec at ƒ / 16
Sunrise along the East River, near the former town of Gothic.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 11, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm  ⅛ sec at ƒ / 16
Sunrise along the East River, near the former town of Gothic.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 11, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm ⅛ sec at ƒ / 16
Reflections of the dawn clouds and Cinnamon Mountain in a small, unnamed lake at the top of Paradise Divide, near Crested Butte.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 13, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 16 mm  ¼ sec at ƒ / 16
Reflections of the dawn clouds and Cinnamon Mountain in a small, unnamed lake at the top of Paradise Divide, near Crested Butte.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 13, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 16 mm ¼ sec at ƒ / 16
The East River winding through the valley.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 13, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 18 mm  ¹⁄₆₀ sec at ƒ / 16
The East River winding through the valley.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 13, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 18 mm ¹⁄₆₀ sec at ƒ / 16
Shortly before sunrise, at Lake Irwin, near Kebler Pass.  Gunnison National Forest.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 14, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm  1.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Shortly before sunrise, at Lake Irwin, near Kebler Pass. Gunnison National Forest.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 14, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm 1.0 sec at ƒ / 16
This was an interesting evening.  At first, the clouds shrouded the mountains.  Then we could see virga (rainfall evaporating before reaching the ground) coming from the clouds.  Then individual beams of sunlight breaking through the clouds.Telluride, ColoradoSeptember 26, 2017This is an HDR panoramic image consisting of 9 frames comprised of 3 exposures each. HDR processing performed in Photomatix Pro.  Panoramic stitching performed in Photoshop. Additional processing performed in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 85 mm  1.6 sec at ƒ / 16
This was an interesting evening. At first, the clouds shrouded the mountains. Then we could see virga (rainfall evaporating before reaching the ground) coming from the clouds. Then individual beams of sunlight breaking through the clouds.Telluride, ColoradoSeptember 26, 2017This is an HDR panoramic image consisting of 9 frames comprised of 3 exposures each. HDR processing performed in Photomatix Pro. Panoramic stitching performed in Photoshop. Additional processing performed in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 85 mm 1.6 sec at ƒ / 16
An amazing sunset from Last Dollar Road, near Telluride.  Shortly before this, there was a storm over the distant mountains, and quite a bit of virga was present.  Telluride, ColoradoSeptember 26, 2017PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 18 mm  0.3 sec at ƒ / 16
An amazing sunset from Last Dollar Road, near Telluride. Shortly before this, there was a storm over the distant mountains, and quite a bit of virga was present. Telluride, ColoradoSeptember 26, 2017PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 18 mm 0.3 sec at ƒ / 16
Sunrise at Crystal Lake, near Ouray, Colorado.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017This is an HDR panoramic image consisting of 7 frames comprised of 2 exposures each. HDR processing performed in Photomatix Pro.  Panoramic stitching performed in Photoshop. Additional processing performed in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 63 mm  4.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Sunrise at Crystal Lake, near Ouray, Colorado.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017This is an HDR panoramic image consisting of 7 frames comprised of 2 exposures each. HDR processing performed in Photomatix Pro. Panoramic stitching performed in Photoshop. Additional processing performed in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 63 mm 4.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Shortly after sunrise at Crystal Lake. Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 19 mm  ¹⁄₃₀ sec at ƒ / 16
Shortly after sunrise at Crystal Lake. Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 19 mm ¹⁄₃₀ sec at ƒ / 16
Another grove of aspens near Crystal Lake, in the San Juan Mountains.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 85 mm  1.6 sec at ƒ / 11
Another grove of aspens near Crystal Lake, in the San Juan Mountains.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 85 mm 1.6 sec at ƒ / 11
Aspens in the Uncompahgre National Forest, along Last Dollar Road.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm  0.3 sec at ƒ / 22
Aspens in the Uncompahgre National Forest, along Last Dollar Road.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm 0.3 sec at ƒ / 22
Aspens in the Uncompahgre National Forest, along Last Dollar Road.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm  0.3 sec at ƒ / 20
Aspens in the Uncompahgre National Forest, along Last Dollar Road.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm 0.3 sec at ƒ / 20
Sunrise at the Dallas Divide, near Ridgway, Colorado.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 28, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 73 mm  0.8 sec at ƒ / 16
Sunrise at the Dallas Divide, near Ridgway, Colorado.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 28, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 73 mm 0.8 sec at ƒ / 16
A brief moment of direct sun on the aspen groves near Two Jack Reservoir, in the San Juan Mountains.  Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 28, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 2 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 30 mm  ¹⁄₂₀ sec at ƒ / 16
A brief moment of direct sun on the aspen groves near Two Jack Reservoir, in the San Juan Mountains. Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 28, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 2 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 30 mm ¹⁄₂₀ sec at ƒ / 16
Aspens in the Cimmaron River Valley.  Some of them have completed their seasonal defoliation cycle.  Some are in the midst of it.  And some are just getting started. Those that share a the same roots also share their cycle.  A single grove of aspens can all share a common root system, making it one of the largest living organisms on the planet. Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 28, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm  ⅕ sec at ƒ / 14
Aspens in the Cimmaron River Valley. Some of them have completed their seasonal defoliation cycle. Some are in the midst of it. And some are just getting started. Those that share a the same roots also share their cycle. A single grove of aspens can all share a common root system, making it one of the largest living organisms on the planet. Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 28, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm ⅕ sec at ƒ / 14
Aspens in the Cimmaron River valley below Pinnacle Ridge.  San Juan Mountains.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 28, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 73 mm  0.5 sec at ƒ / 16
Aspens in the Cimmaron River valley below Pinnacle Ridge. San Juan Mountains.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 28, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 73 mm 0.5 sec at ƒ / 16
Chimney Rock, and Courthouse Mountain catching the early morning sunlight over the forests of autumn.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 85 mm  0.5 sec at ƒ / 11
Chimney Rock, and Courthouse Mountain catching the early morning sunlight over the forests of autumn.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 85 mm 0.5 sec at ƒ / 11
A lone red leaf stands out amoungst the fallen yellow aspen leaves.Autumn in Colorado is dominated by the yellow/orange colors of aspen and cottonwood trees.  But occasionally, one can find patches of red in there as well.  In this case, it was found on a very small scale in leaf litter of an aspen grove.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, smc PENTAX-F MACRO 50mm F2.8ISO 100 50 mm  0.4 sec at ƒ / 16
A lone red leaf stands out amoungst the fallen yellow aspen leaves.Autumn in Colorado is dominated by the yellow/orange colors of aspen and cottonwood trees. But occasionally, one can find patches of red in there as well. In this case, it was found on a very small scale in leaf litter of an aspen grove.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, smc PENTAX-F MACRO 50mm F2.8ISO 100 50 mm 0.4 sec at ƒ / 16
Curves and lines of an aspen grove near Ridgway, Colorado.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm  5.0 sec at ƒ / 18
Curves and lines of an aspen grove near Ridgway, Colorado.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm 5.0 sec at ƒ / 18
Some young aspen saplings amidst a mature aspen grove in the San Juan Mountains.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 115 mm  1.6 sec at ƒ / 16
Some young aspen saplings amidst a mature aspen grove in the San Juan Mountains.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 115 mm 1.6 sec at ƒ / 16
A heavy downpour of rain left the trunks of these aspens reflective of the returning sunshine.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 115 mm  ⅙ sec at ƒ / 16
A heavy downpour of rain left the trunks of these aspens reflective of the returning sunshine.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 115 mm ⅙ sec at ƒ / 16
Autumn sunset at the Dallas Divide, San Juan Mountains.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 45 mm  1.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Autumn sunset at the Dallas Divide, San Juan Mountains.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 45 mm 1.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Last light on Mount Sneffels, in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorodo.Ridgway, ColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm  1.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Last light on Mount Sneffels, in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorodo.Ridgway, ColoradoSeptember 29, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 100 mm 1.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Thick clouds were hugging the tops of Hallet Peak and Flattop Mountain above Dream Lake this morning, but the sun gave a nice golden glow to their slopes as it rose. A 5 shot HDR composite merged in Photomatix Pro.  Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm  0.6 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Thick clouds were hugging the tops of Hallet Peak and Flattop Mountain above Dream Lake this morning, but the sun gave a nice golden glow to their slopes as it rose. A 5 shot HDR composite merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm 0.6 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The late evening sun illuminating parts of Longs Peak, viewed from the north shore of Bear Lake.An HDR composite of 5 bracketed exposures merged in Photomatix Pro.  Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DCISO 100 16 mm  ⅙ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The late evening sun illuminating parts of Longs Peak, viewed from the north shore of Bear Lake.An HDR composite of 5 bracketed exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DCISO 100 16 mm ⅙ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Fading sunlight on Longs Peak from the north shore of Bear Lake.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DCISO 100 14 mm  0.6 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Fading sunlight on Longs Peak from the north shore of Bear Lake.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DCISO 100 14 mm 0.6 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Sunset over Hallett Peak and Flattop Mounain, from the east shore of Bear Lake.An HDR composite from 5 bracketed exposures merged in Photomatix Pro.  Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DCISO 100 11 mm  1.6 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Sunset over Hallett Peak and Flattop Mounain, from the east shore of Bear Lake.An HDR composite from 5 bracketed exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.Rocky Mountain National Park6 August 2014This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DCISO 100 11 mm 1.6 sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Glacier Creek above Alberta Falls.Rocky Mountain National Park7 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 37 mm  ⅕ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
Glacier Creek above Alberta Falls.Rocky Mountain National Park7 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 37 mm ⅕ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The last light of day on Longs Peak on a mostly clear evening at Mills Lake.Rocky Mountain National Park7 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm  ⅙ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The last light of day on Longs Peak on a mostly clear evening at Mills Lake.Rocky Mountain National Park7 August 2014PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm ⅙ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The rising sun set the clouds aglow above Stones Peak (right) and Longs Peak (left).  This photo was taken from the Forest Canyon overlook on Trail Ridge Road.Rocky Mountain National Park8 August 2014This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm  ⅕ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle   http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
The rising sun set the clouds aglow above Stones Peak (right) and Longs Peak (left). This photo was taken from the Forest Canyon overlook on Trail Ridge Road.Rocky Mountain National Park8 August 2014This is an HDR image consisting of 5 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-3, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMISO 100 18 mm ⅕ sec at ƒ / 11Prints of my work are available from my website at http://www.fingolfinphoto.comFollow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fingolfinphoto or http://www.facebook.com/pesterleAlso, http://500px.com/pesterle http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingolfinphoto
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First light on Gothic Mountain, near Crested Butte, Colorado.  Gunnison National Forest.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 11, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 18 mm  ¹⁄₁₀ sec at ƒ / 16
First light on Gothic Mountain, near Crested Butte, Colorado. Gunnison National Forest.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 11, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 18 mm ¹⁄₁₀ sec at ƒ / 16
Sunrise over the Slate River Valley, taken from Paradise Divide.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 13, 2017This is an HDR panoramic image consisting of 5 frames comprised of 3 exposures each. HDR processing performed in Photomatix Pro.  Panoramic stitching performed in Photoshop. Additional processing performed in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 30 mm  ⅕ sec at ƒ / 16
Sunrise over the Slate River Valley, taken from Paradise Divide.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 13, 2017This is an HDR panoramic image consisting of 5 frames comprised of 3 exposures each. HDR processing performed in Photomatix Pro. Panoramic stitching performed in Photoshop. Additional processing performed in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 30 mm ⅕ sec at ƒ / 16
Wildflowers along the East River, near Gothic.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 13, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm  0.4 sec at ƒ / 22
Wildflowers along the East River, near Gothic.Crested Butte, ColoradoJuly 13, 2017This is an HDR image consisting of 3 exposures merged in Photomatix Pro. Additional processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.PENTAX K-1, HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WRISO 100 15 mm 0.4 sec at ƒ / 22
Some twisting aspens in the San Juan Mountains.  The original image had a bit too much going on in it, so I added a blur effect to give it a more impressionistic feel, which also simplified the scene a bit.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 26, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 115 mm  5.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Some twisting aspens in the San Juan Mountains. The original image had a bit too much going on in it, so I added a blur effect to give it a more impressionistic feel, which also simplified the scene a bit.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 26, 2017PENTAX K-1, TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Ultra zoom XRISO 100 115 mm 5.0 sec at ƒ / 16
Frost on the vegetation near the shores of Crystal Lake.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, smc PENTAX-F MACRO 50mm F2.8ISO 100 50 mm  ¼ sec at ƒ / 16
Frost on the vegetation near the shores of Crystal Lake.Uncompahgre National ForestColoradoSeptember 27, 2017PENTAX K-1, smc PENTAX-F MACRO 50mm F2.8ISO 100 50 mm ¼ sec at ƒ / 16

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