Colorado Alpine Shangri-La

Enjoy the fresh spring snow on northern Colorado's Cameron Pass and View Large on Black

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.
--Edward Abbey

Image notes: I didn't desaturate the mountains here or use selective color, it was a naturally monochromatic scene. I blended exposures for the sky portion to ensure good cloud details, but otherwise this is pretty straight from the sensor with very little editing needed.

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ScarletFaerie says:

Wow, what a powerful scene! Very well done!! :)
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Luis Eduardo _ says:

so wonderful place
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Great capture and very nice treatment.

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

leapin26 says:

fabulous landscape! excellent shot.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Bev In Colorado USA says:

Love the grey greens of t he mountains with snow...It's a unique look with the blue of the sky....hard to imagine unless you have seen it this way. Always and forever interesting Rocky Mountains :0) !! My son and his family go to Cameron Pass area a lot too......this is one heck of a shot Mike !!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography (taking a break) says:

What a beautiful photo, Michael, and beautifully presented. Less is more here as far as processing is concerned. Excellent work as always.
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul D'Andrea says:

Very very nice.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

_Bonnie_ says:

Oh yes, Shangri-La this is, no doubt about it --- and a wonderful break from my mundane office life to visit here, even just for a moment, through the monitor!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

kernowseb says:

this is stunning!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

earthrhythms says:

Shangri-la it is.....there are many where we live. I love this, Michael.....keep them coming!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Fantastic shot, I love it
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Jay Povey says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

NatashaP says:

Spectacular!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Natascha2010 says:

Wow, this is stunning! There is something very mystic in this! Love the view! A fantastic shot! :)
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

adrians_art says:

Breath taking scenery!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnuskA - AnnA Theodora says:

amazing shot!
wonderful view!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

[Christine] says:

I love the crisp, blue, post-storm sky!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

Cool shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Red~Star says:

Absolutely gorgeous shot of the forested and snow capped mountains. I always screw up exposure on such a scene. I don't know how to blend I guess. Colorado looks like such a pristine and rugged place. Reminds me of the Pacific NW.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

brian doucette says:

Excellent capture my friend.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Photophool says:

Makes me want to move there and bring only cameras.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Yoann Rigolleau ( off ) says:

perfect shot and work !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Mirjana Veljovic says:

impressive mountain image!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Wei on the way says:

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randihausken says:

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guyfattal says:

this photo is just stunning!
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

catbutler says:

Beautifully shot. The "v" composition is very effective, and the mountains, and the clouds - magnificent!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

AJz Photography says:

Great snow shot.
It is hot here wish it would snow know.

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

cienne45 says:

Fantastic picture!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

pixelsnob says:

Nothing like the Colo. Rockies!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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wow, breathtaking view!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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jamespcullen says:

This is just perfect colour composition perspective it has the lot great work
Your work has inspired me!!
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

BoblyP says:

This has a kind of three dimensional thing going on...........great shot
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

architect41 says:

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pinkazalea09 says:

Absolutely incredible! Fantastic selective colour.
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

CRimages says:

I could do without the snow (even after the heat wave we just had here in the Northeast), but that is a spectacular view, Michael!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Chipmix***[Internet problems] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called NATURE + [invite photos only], and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

beaujinka says:

if i had to abandon all other tools and choose one, it would be selective color– and adobe doesn't even give it it's own keystroke. incredible shot. i always look for the hdr tags on your shots and always come up empty handed.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Walt K says:

Beautiful capture of this mountain splendor, Michael!! I can see that I missed an opportunity to visit this pristine area when we lived in Colorado many years ago.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Cliff Michaels says:

Fantastic -- I love how you kept the whites from blowing out. I tell ya, I'm seriously considering killing someone to get my hands on a D300.
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sharaff says:

what a view. the wide angle is fabulous
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taylorphotography says:

I would love to see a black and white version of this as well!!! Great shot.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

johnnycanuck says:

Amazing !! well done !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

smgallery says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Amazing Shots! (Post 1 / Award 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Speechless!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

lassehmoller says:

amazing! wow
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Shinow Baby says:

Great Landscape
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

1blessedmom says:

This is very beautiful. Great natural monochromatic tones too!

P.S. It appears my computer is going up to my brother-in-law's tomorrow for him to work on it. We might not get it back until Monday night. So, I'll check in with you then or Tuesday. Have a great weekend! :(
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Maureen F. says:

wow so gorgeous !!! what a truly dramatic capture of a wonderfully beautiful place !!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

malingo says:

Wow...what an awesome shot. This really gives you a sense of just how big the mountains are. It's beautiful.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

xim-crow says:

wow, what an amazing and crispy landscape

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Mista Yuck says:

WOW! That's pretty intense. Interesting color combo and the monochromacity is captivating.

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JHJANE [deleted] says:

Awesome
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KaptainKaveman says:

This is fantastic! I always love how they called them "passes" in the old days. Especially when all those trees would initially block wagon trains, lol.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

JDM Photography says:

Edward Abbey is my favorite author. This shot definitely has some very intense blue in the sky. Looks awesome.
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José Mtg says:

Great and splendid composition!
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Jill's Junk says:

Gorgeous scene and nicely captured!!! That sky is fantastic!!
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_Gary_ says:

Really gorgeous! :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

rayparnova says:

amazing!
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straightfinder says:

Awesome!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ezhil Ramalingam says:

This is awesome.
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Giancarlo Giupponi Trentino says:

Superb !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ANTOEDP says:

A very beautiful shot! compliments
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr_Watso says:

Amazing view. Looks almost alien.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith Yeung says:

what a view and place here!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

fcphoto says:

Fantastic view in the mountains! Stunning!
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recaptured says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called De-Satur-Days: Black & White Saturdays, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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stardust junkie says:

fabulous.
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kristicchia says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Independent Superhero says:

Stunning
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Colorado Alpine Shangri-La

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