This is one of the first Canon 5D Mark II files I’ve done any significant work on. Its not anything spectacular, but I thought I’d post since the big 5D2 files are so nice to work with. This was taken during mid-day light, so I multi-processed 1 raw file into 4 exposures and blended them, did a little burn and dodge and boosted the contrast and saturation just a tad. With respect to the contrast and saturation of the 5D2 files, I’m really pleased with the way the files come straight out of the camera. Anyway, here is Boulder Falls …

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Colorado’s fall colors have come somewhat later than usual this year (in most places). But it was well worth the wait! I took a 3-day weekend and photographed the following locations:

Cottonwood Lake area (photo below), near Buena Vista, CO
Independence Pass
Castle Creek drainage and Ashcroft
Capitol Peak overlook
The famous Maroon Bells

The colors were fantastic this year – better than I’ve seen in a number of years – especially the undergrowth and tundra. And although the weather did not cooperate during the sunrise and sunset hours (either too cloudy, or no clouds at all), I had a wonderful time in the mountains. And …

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I added another image to my Recent Images Gallery.
This one is a B&W conversion of a dunes abstract I’ve titled “Pattern and Shadow.” I love the dark line patterns leading into the image and the contrast between the hard lines in the foreground and soft shadows playing across the dunes in the background.
The location is mid-way up the Star Dune complex from Medano Creek – a steep and surreal hike.
It looks like a tranquil scene. But as is often the case on early summer afternoons, the wind was howling across the dunes – sand blasting my ankles and attempting to …

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I made a quick trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve last Saturday for some hiking and photography. I explored some new areas and was treated to a spectacular sunset.

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