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Garden of the Gods - A Stormy Day
4/15/2012 11:36:37 PM
I visited the Garden of the Gods today for some hiking and photography. It was a windy, cold, stormy day, but I think I got a few keepers :D. I was going to stay until sunset, but it started snowing pretty hard, so I left before then.
If any of you have a chance to visit Garden of the Gods, I REALLY recommend you do, AND BRING A CAMERA :D. It is a great area for photography and there are many great trails in the area. Even when the weather turns for the worst, there are still great things to photograph.
All landscapes were taken with either the SMC Takumar 55mm F1.8 or the Super Takumar 28mm F3.5. The deer photos were taken with my Tele-Takumar 200mm F5.6 Preset. I also used a tripod for the first time with these photos. I've heard that using a tripod for landscapes is the way to go, and after today, I think they are right. For those interested, it is a Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT. My new (to me) K20D had the honors of shooting for today as it was snowing/raining and I didn't want to use my Kx. I'm REALLY starting to like the K20D.
Well enough talk, here are the photos.
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-4 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-2 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-3 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-5 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-6 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-7 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-8 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-9 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-10 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-11 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-12 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
If any of you have a chance to visit Garden of the Gods, I REALLY recommend you do, AND BRING A CAMERA :D. It is a great area for photography and there are many great trails in the area. Even when the weather turns for the worst, there are still great things to photograph.
All landscapes were taken with either the SMC Takumar 55mm F1.8 or the Super Takumar 28mm F3.5. The deer photos were taken with my Tele-Takumar 200mm F5.6 Preset. I also used a tripod for the first time with these photos. I've heard that using a tripod for landscapes is the way to go, and after today, I think they are right. For those interested, it is a Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT. My new (to me) K20D had the honors of shooting for today as it was snowing/raining and I didn't want to use my Kx. I'm REALLY starting to like the K20D.
Well enough talk, here are the photos.
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-4 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-2 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-3 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-5 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-6 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-7 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-8 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-9 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-10 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-11 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
Garden-of-the-Gods-15-Apr-2012-12 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr
4/15/2012 11:46:43 PM
Very nice pics. With a bit more even composition, they'd be spectacular!
4/16/2012 12:23:23 AM
There are some great shots in there. Good job!
4/16/2012 1:58:42 PM
Great set overall; nice work with the deer.
I've found that by using a polarizer, around sunset, the red-orange color of the rock is brought out beautifully, and it seems that Garden of the Gods is best in more direct light with some periodic clouds.
I've found that by using a polarizer, around sunset, the red-orange color of the rock is brought out beautifully, and it seems that Garden of the Gods is best in more direct light with some periodic clouds.
4/16/2012 7:28:56 PM
Fantastic pics!! Thanks for sharing!
4/17/2012 6:20:25 AM
Don't be too disappointed you couldn't stay till sunset. Right up close to the mountains like that the sunsets are far from spectacular in that park.
Looks like you had a pretty interesting day though. When I was there last month it was just boring sunny.
Looks like you had a pretty interesting day though. When I was there last month it was just boring sunny.
4/17/2012 6:35:40 AM
No kissing camels?
Thanks for the pics. I have to go back sometime. Last time was in the late 60slearly 70s.
Thanks for the pics. I have to go back sometime. Last time was in the late 60slearly 70s.
4/17/2012 7:14:17 AM
Only time there was in '64 as a kid on a family vacation. Thanks for the memories.
