Photographer's Note
Autumn Walk
Fern Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Every year Andrew and I try to time a walk down the Fern Lake trail at the peak of color at this elevation (typically around the first week of October).
This trail (and the road into it) is my favorite spot in Rocky Mountain National Park for fall color .. tremendously thick stands of aspens often tint the whole world in a golden hue .. or contrast against the vibrant tones of the Rocky Mountain Sky.
This year our walk was made extra special by bringing the whole family along with us ... Here is my daughter in this wonderful place ..
see the themes to the left for more of this place in autumn ...
thanks so much for coming by.
stego, gunbud, jonathan_hart, fulvio52, snunney, evanrizo, Paolo, hderin, omixlistilimni, Greg1949, robertosalguero, feather, Cretense, Didi, Photo65Net, plimrn, elmec, NellyD, vbbreizh, derek3755, rushfan2112 έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη
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danyy
(0) 2007-10-27 14:33
Bonjour John,
couleurs trθs expressives.
Je les trouve d'ailleurs un peu fortes mais quel charme fou cet endroit.
Tu me donnes envie de m'y balader.
Best regards and have a great week end.
Daniel.
stego
(24132) 2007-10-27 15:56
Hi John,
Wow!... With such gorgeous beauty, I almost forget about my dislike for Autumn! The colours and clarity are wonderful and the compo really great, that trail gives a lot of depth is invites us to come along its path. You are very good of capturing the atmosphere of these forest trails. It's not the first time I feel that in your gallery.
The one you put in TL is equally beautiful and achieved. The presence of the child gives it a special mood, perhaps reminiscent of child stories. It would fit perfectly well in TE.
Regards, Josι.
narpad
(1050) 2007-10-27 18:25
Very nice perspective. Great fall yellow colors and nice deep blue sky by using polarizer. I like the sharpness as well. TFS.
Nick
tap2578 (15) 2007-10-27 19:17 [Comment]
gunbud
(34066) 2007-10-27 19:23
Hi John,
Beautiful yellow and blue, nature's complimentary colors light up this mountain trail with intresting shadows added to the lovely mix.
Regards, Tom
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2007-10-28 1:55
Hello John
very nice path in the natural parc, with autumn colours, and fine light, i just wonderful why is the sky so dark blue, is it the result of PP or the polarizer filter ?
regards
jo
fulvio52
(8314) 2007-10-28 2:24
Hi John,
brilliant colors, as usual, and a magistrally chosen POV. That fallen tree leads the onlooker straight into the picture.
Another great effort, buddy.
Hugs,
Fulvio.
paura
(25802) 2007-10-28 2:33
John,
A lovely place, full of beautiful colors. Your blue sky from the circular polarizer effect os a very beautiful contrast with the yellow leaves. Very well done, John.
Paulo
snunney
(130967) 2007-10-28 3:10
Hello John,
This place has something of the mysterious about it. Very good perspective looking down the track as it disappears into the distance. The autumn foliage is perfectly captured with beautiful tones and clarity. The pieces of sky make a very nice contrast.
izmirli
(3989) 2007-10-28 7:36
merhaba my friend john.
wonderful autumn picture.wonderful light,colours and landscape.well done.thank you.
best regards.
gόrkan akηakır.
evanrizo
(462) 2007-10-28 12:10
Hi John, it looks like a walk through the paradise.
Your light control is ideal, the depth and the contrast also superb.
The stunning colors are very very good written.
Congratulations.
Evan
Paolo
(41258) 2007-10-28 13:50
Hi John, fantastic one, another great one from the autumn season, with wonderful colours, light and high quality.
great shot.
thanks, ciao
hderin
(600) 2007-10-28 15:03
Hi John,
Great shot! Excellent composition, beatiful colors and wonderful exposure. Congratulations!
Warm regards :)
Haluk Derinφz
bracasha75
(24591) 2007-10-28 15:48
Hello John
Beautiful autumn you present us here ...excellent colors...
I wish you all best
Cheers,Braca
))))Later
omixlistilimni
(3299) 2007-10-28 16:21
Hi John
Splendid automnal colours with a very beautiful composition!!
Best regards
Marina
Greg1949
(9011) 2007-10-28 18:03
John, this was the one I was thinking of writing to when i saw the berry, so i did both. I mean what I said there, you have really got a handle on the fall wood, these are very very good.
Greg
robertosalguero
(292) 2007-10-28 21:42
Hello John,
This must a beautiful hike at this time of the year. The sky look amazing with its super blue colour. The contrast and details in the image are excellent. I see a peaceful Autumn scene. Thanks John :-)
Roberto
UnTrained
(0) 2007-10-28 23:06
Hi John,
what a warm autumn view of wonderful colours. I like the good depth and strong blue by the polarizer. Good play of light and shadow.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf
vincz
(19113) 2007-10-29 1:00
Beautiful colours, excellent composition with the path getting us through the forest. Quite mysterious in a way. I like it.
feather
(51130) 2007-10-29 5:04
Aspens in autumn are particularly gorgeous (tough choice between these and the red of maples)Put them together with lovely sunshine and your Colorado blue sky and you can't fail to be uplifted. No wonder Andrew likes it so much. Very well composed, using not only the path, but also the fallen tree to lead the eye into the frame. I also like the one including your daughter that you posted on TL. Well done
Kath
Cretense
(68709) 2007-10-29 5:48
Hi John!
Great walk in the forest, great composition and perspective and brilliant autumn colours. Congratulations!
Hercules
Didi
(61589) 2007-10-29 10:06
Hi John
Very nice perspective in this path who seems to go no where and very attractive autumnal colours.
Lovely young girl in WS.
Well done.
Cheers.
Photo65Net
(43144) 2007-10-30 11:14
John,
Colors and contrasts are amazing in this one !
Your POV is very good too, a very nice one, very eyecatcher.
Regards,
JB.
jemaflor
(148248) 2007-10-31 3:46
Hi John,
What a beautiful day with a fine weather and these so lovely autumn tones, good frame with depth with thjis path. An interesting place to walk and to take photos ...
jaywalker
(16105) 2007-10-31 9:23
Hi John, You live in a beautiful part of the world & some of the photos you offer on TE are superb & this is another, the light & autumn colours are wonderful, I love the way you have used the fallen tree & the path to create depth, TFS it's brilliant, kind regards Wilson.
plimrn
(21344) 2007-10-31 10:33
Hi John,
The light through the leaves is wonderful...as is that gold against the high altitude blue sky. The log leading into the scene is great as Kath comments but I think I like the tunnel effect in the TE shot even better.
HLJ, Pat
hattori
(0) 2007-11-01 0:44
dear john,
great composition with charming colours
very well done
cheers
nezih
jackart
(6702) 2007-11-01 10:48
Hello John!
This is Your next autumnal excellent shot. I very like excellent perspective of this capture build by this long piece of wood. Very good exposure. Leaves are gold and sky isn't overexposed.
Regards
Jacek
elmec
(12210) 2007-11-02 6:10
Hello John!
I like autumn and I like yellow sunny climates like this!
Perfect scene and very nice path into the forest!
BEst regards!
NellyD
(1874) 2007-11-02 6:40
Hi John,
Another beautiful autumn image from you, I like this very much.
The golden leaves and blue sky are beautiful, great view of the walking trail, good depth and sharpness.
TFS
Greetings, Nel
vbbreizh
(2622) 2007-11-04 9:09
Hi John,
Invitation for a trip ?..
A really nice photo of this golden place.
Well done,
Regards, Gilles
berek
(50518) 2007-11-05 13:31
hi John,
its full of fall. great fall colors and perspective with blue sky. what a wonderful yellow.. congratulations. Take care.
Burak Erek
adores
(46979) 2007-11-05 17:59
Hi John!
I see you go on with your great autumn series.Autumn can really be noticed in your region. This one is also great. The light, the golden leaves contrasting with a beautiful blue sky.I like the path leading us to the unknown.I like the other one with your daughter also and I agree with Josι. It would suit TE very well.
Atousa
(7131) 2007-11-05 20:14
Salam John,
Very beautiful narrow passage specially in autumn..the colors, framing and shadows are great and the endless path has made it a bit mysterious.
Regards,
AtousA
dip
(21408) 2007-11-05 21:37
Hi John,
beautiful autumn ambience,good perspective and amazing colors,
Regards,
Dimitris.
derek3755
(2341) 2007-11-06 4:17
Hi John
beautiful golden colours of the aspens, and a lovely lead in with the fallen tree. Wonderful autumn scene.
Derek
jafadabret
(56501) 2007-11-07 1:11
Bonjour John.
Les ors des arbres et le bleu du ciel font une photo des plus belles. On a envie de prendre ce chemin pour une balade en forκt.
Jacques
rushfan2112
(2965) 2007-11-17 1:47
Hi John. Just look at those colours...! I love spring but the accumulation of golden leaves against a stark, blue sky is amazing. A figure, such as the shot with your daughter in, might help perspective. However, the fallen tree adds some depth to the shot. Print it and frame it, my friend! Kind regards, Paul.
Photo Information
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Copyright: John McLaird (jmcl)
(14535)
- Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2007-10-07
- Categories: Φύση
- Camera: Olympus E 300, 58mm circular polarizer
- Έκθεση: f/8, 1/125 δευτερόλεπτα
- Map: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Autumn, Fern Lake Trail, Forests [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-10-27 14:20
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