
Fall colors in Colorado. A classic American landscape.
Despite being a full-time landscape photographer for a decade, I had never made this pilgrimage before. I had seen too many photos of the same places, heard horror stories about overcrowding, and felt I could find similar scenes in other places.
With a little push out the door from a good flight deal (who doesn't love those?), I decided to spend a week in western Colorado this year, with an open mind. I was blown away by the beauty of the region. Fiery fall colors, massive mountain ranges, and dramatic ever-changing weather. It was almost sensory overload!
Unlike most photographers I know, when I travel, I DON'T extensively research known "photo spots". I prefer to just familiarize myself with the kind of scenery I can expect, and the available roads and trails -- and then just go and explore. I drove right past lakes with dozens of photographers, ignored places that had become so popular they started charging reservations and a "tripod fee", and instead explored dirt roads and hiked.
This particular location near Kebler Pass is certainly no secret, but it offers an unparalled experience of fall color viewing. With wispy clouds and a dusting of snow on the peaks, it was the perfect opportunity to capture the expanse of brilliant fall colors -- in a way that only a VAST photo can!
Date & Time | October 1, 2021: 9:30am |
Location | Crested Butte, Colorado |
Coordinates | 38.850359, -107.099854 |
Focal Length | 171mm |
Aperture | f/9 |
Shutter | 1/160 sec |
ISO | 100 |
Num of Exposures | 9 |
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Total Pixels | 469,188,720 px |
Width | 45,864 px |
Height | 10,230 px |
Aspect Ratio | 4.48 : 1 |
Date & Time | October 1, 2021: 9:30am |
Location | Crested Butte, Colorado |
Coordinates | 38.850359, -107.099854 |
Focal Length | 171mm |
Aperture | f/9 |
Shutter | 1/160 sec |
ISO | 100 |
Num of Exposures | 9 |
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