
Idaho is home to some of the most dramatic, unexplored scenes of the mountain West. When planning my travel, I'm often drawn to both the idea of dramatic scenery -- but, more importantly, the ability to leave a mark on a place that hasn't been photographed as much.
We had only a week to explore this gorgeous state, but I hope to return in the coming years for more. I was amazed to find such intense fall colors at the foot of endless vertical peaks. We took a few backpacking trips, climbed the tallest mountain in Idaho, and explored remote backroads for a few nights.
Of all the awe-inspiring scenes we stumbled upon, I think this one might be my favorite. This scene is nestled in the mountains above the beloved ski resorts of Ketchum and Sun Valley, near the Sawtooth range.
We had perfect weather during our trip; clear skies and warm days for backpacking and climbing, then a storm dusted the peaks and brought dramatic clouds for the final few days. It was every bit as spectacular as the classic scenes we experienced in Colorado a few weeks later -- but without the crowds. The uniqueness of this scene wasn't the only special thing about it, but it certainly helped. You would be hard-pressed to find other high-quality landscape images of these peaks, and at this VAST resolution there may well be none. I hope you enjoy the image, and consider owning a limited-edition print of this stunning fall scene!
Date & Time | September 19, 2021: 5:50pm |
Location | Ketchum, Idaho |
Coordinates | 43.686436, -114.367650 |
Focal Length | 100mm |
Aperture | f/9 |
Shutter Speed | 1/100 sec |
ISO | 100 |
Number of Exposures | 11 |
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Total Pixels | 264,148,272 |
Horizontal Pixels | 26,226 |
Vertical Pixels | 10,072 |
Aspect Ratio | 2.6 : 1 |
File Size | 1,509 MB |
Width @ 300ppi (perfect) | 7.29 feet |
Height @ 300ppi | 2.8 feet |
Width @ 150ppi (near-perfect) | 14.57 feet |
Height @ 150ppi | 5.6 feet |
Date & Time | September 19, 2021: 5:50pm |
Location | Ketchum, Idaho |
Coordinates | 43.686436, -114.367650 |
Focal Length | 100mm |
Aperture | f/9 |
Shutter Speed | 1/100 sec |
ISO | 100 |
Number of Exposures | 11 |
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