Kodak Moment
Maroon Bells
Posted by B. Thomas (Arlington, Texas, United States) on 29 April 2009 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Maroon Bells located in Gunnison and White River National Forests.
This shot is almost a mirror image both horizontally and vertically. ;-)
The twin peaks of Maroon Bells are perhaps Colorado's most recognizable scene, and the surrounding wilderness is one of the most popular, both for good reason. When it comes to sheer mountain splendor, few areas compare with the Elk Mountains and Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness.
Maroon Lake with the Bells reflection is probably one of the most photographed areas in Colorado. It's hard to come up with anything other than the typical shot. You usually see it in the fall with yellow aspen leaves or in the summer when the trees are green.
This shot was in October after the leaves had fallen, and late in the evening as the last light touched the peaks. The crowds are gone, and it is quiet.
@mats: Thanks.
@Lylou & Roland: Thank you.
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
Hey, how nice photo. I love that very strong reflection in the still water. Great shot.
29 Apr 2009 5:48am
@Hidalgo: Thanks for the comment!
Bill Brown from California, United States
Gorgeous image! The calm water makes it hard to tell you are looking at a reflection.
29 Apr 2009 5:53am
@Bill Brown: Yes, it was that stillness in the mountains that settles just before dark. Thanks.
Veronique from Sarrouilles, France
Very nice and peacefull feeling ! (I would have straighten it a bit)
29 Apr 2009 6:55am
@Veronique: Thanks. Maybe you are right. The lake curves around where you cannot see it all, and it made it look a little off to me too. I turned it a tad, but I took a straight line from the tip of the biggest tree to the tip of the reflection of the same tree and used that as my guide. It was very peaceful.
JanW from Rotterdam, Netherlands
This picture on my screen and the first coffee of the day, what a wake up. Beautiful!!
29 Apr 2009 7:20am
@JanW: Wow, thanks. That's a great compliment to have the photo as your screen saver.
Mathilde Collot from Fontainebleau, France
A beautiful image! reflections are beautiful! i like
29 Apr 2009 9:11am
@Mathilde Collot: I'm glad you like it. Thanks.
zOOm from Paris, France
Nice reflections on this very quiet water. A real mirror.
29 Apr 2009 10:39am
@zOOm: Thanks. I liked that it is almost a mirror from side to side as well.
Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland
Crikey - so that's what perfection looks like. Bravo, bravo, bravo.
29 Apr 2009 11:41am
@Sarah: Wow, 3 Bravo's. Thank you!!!
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
A superbly framed and composed shot Barbara! Beautify symmetry, colour and lighting! ;-)
29 Apr 2009 11:48am
@Eric Cousineau: Thanks a bunch, Eric.
Gonzata from Santiago, Chile
Muy linda fotografia , los reflejos en el agua estan buenisimos.
29 Apr 2009 12:08pm
@Gonzata: Gracias. Alegre usted tiene gusto de él.
@Lee: I hope you do. It is spectacular in the fall with yellow aspen leaves, but not bad anytime of year! By the way, that's also where I did the bird in the hand from a couple of days ago.
@Kathe: Thanks!
shoti from Everywhere in the, Philippines
what the--
Thomas! this is one of the awesomest landscape photo I've seen here in Am3!! aside from the slight overexposed sky, this is perfect!!!!! congratulations!!
29 Apr 2009 2:15pm
@shoti: I guess the sky may be a little overexposed, but the whole shot except the sky and reflection was very dark, so I was lazy and just lightened the whole thing instead of separating out the sky. Gee, you are so picky. ;-))) Ha, ha.
Veronica from Bucharest, Romania
great image, looks peaceful, i love the reflections
29 Apr 2009 2:52pm
@Veronica: Glad you like it. Thanks.
@Mirko Herzner: Thanks for the comment.
@Moridi: Thanks for looking, and for the comment.
@"Marie" :-): It is a great place for scenery. Thanks.
@ishm: Thank you for the nice comment!
@Onlymehdi: Thanks.
@thefrogqueen: Thanks very much. I am curious about your name. ;-)
@Alun: It is a great place to shoot. Thank you.
@Tiff: Paradise is a good description of how I feel about it. ;-)
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks for looking.
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks for looking twice. ;-)
Mariana from waterloo, Canada
This is BRILLIANT photo . What a gorgeous place ! What an awesome reflection !!!
29 Apr 2009 9:25pm
@Mariana: Wow, thank you!!
@LAE: Glad you like it. Thanks.
@Viewfinder: Thanks for the comment. "Feast for the soul" - I love that!
Vinman from Essex, United Kingdom
WOW! What a beautiful picture! The tones are fantastic.
29 Apr 2009 11:01pm
@Vinman: Hey, thanks!
Acosta Redon from Claypole - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Excellent image. I am not wrong. Congratulations.!!
Excelente imagen. No estoy equivocado. Felicitaciones..!!
30 Apr 2009 12:49am
@Acosta Redon: Thanks for the nice comment!
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
lovely symmetry indeed! well seen and nicely composed! the view is fantastic - i love the mountains, there is always a certain clarity and freshness about them and you have captured that very well here!
30 Apr 2009 1:26am
@DarkElf: Thank you so much.
Bill Jennings from Los Altos (Bay Area Northern Calif), United States
What a fantastic view. Ashame we can't just move their as photographers and see this outside our porch every day. The composition, light, and reflection is idealic. Great job!
30 Apr 2009 4:18am
@Bill Jennings: That would be nice. Thanks.
StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada
A marvelous capture...great reflection and colors.....it may be classic for some, but how can one not admire such natural beauty...beautiful in all aspects...and thanks for the intro...
30 Apr 2009 4:25am
@StarCosmosBleu: I appreciate the comment!
@akarui: Thanks.
@Evelyn: As will you be soon, Evelyn, when I post a Silly Tuesday photo with you in it. Ha, ha. Just wait.....
Bethany from Michigan, United States
Breathtaking. I would love to see it in person someday.
1 May 2009 2:31am
@Bethany: I hope you do. It's worth it. Thanks.
Photosanity from Folsom, United States
Gorgeous! You have officially put this on my list of must visits!
1 May 2009 6:09am
@Photosanity: It is a great place to have on your list. Thanks.
willow from Chelsea, United States
Wow! This image is anything but the "typical shot" Stunning!
2 May 2009 12:43am
@willow: I appreciate that very much. Thanks.
Kris from Superior, United States
Beautiful, Barbara! What a view! Incredible capture with the reflection... great color, contrast and depth!
4 May 2009 11:03pm
@Kris: Thanks for the nice comment!
Michael from Mount Vernon, United States
Love the details in the reflection. great shot.
You truly vewnture into god's country.
6 May 2009 11:05pm
@Michael: Thank you for the nice comment. I agree about it being God's coutry.
