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03 January 2010

Sunset on Water

A framed photo of a hillside covered in Mountain Mahogany drops steeply to an ice covered lake reflecting the setting sun.
The holidays are past. I had a wonderful Christmas with my family and a great New Years Day celebration too. I am rested and ready to jump back into photography. I have many goals for this new year and am happy that I have all of you to be my guides for this journey. I appreciate your comments on my work more than you know. So without further adieu...

The sun sets early in northern Colorado at the beginning of the year. In the summer four-thirty in the afternoon would be early enough in the day for many outdoor activities to still be done. But in the middle of the winter it is time to head for home and sip wine by the fire. That is exactly what I had planned on doing when I drove the serpentine road around the frozen lake. But my eye kept wandering from the road to the beautiful light reflected on the ice so I pulled the truck over to the roadside to take a few shots. I hope you enjoy the serene vista of a frozen lake at sunset in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.






A hillside covered in Mountain Mahogany drops steeply to an ice covered lake reflecting the setting sun.
Mahogany Ice
A hillside covered in Mountain Mahogany drops steeply to an ice covered lake reflecting the setting sun.
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The approaching evening of a cold winter day paints the frozen Rocky Mountain lake in the subtle tones of a peach and pink alpine glow.

Framed photo of the approaching evening of a cold winter day paints the frozen Rocky Mountain lake in the subtle tones of a peach and pink alpine glow.
Sunset on Water
The approaching evening of a cold winter day paints the frozen Rocky Mountain lake in the subtle tones of a peach and pink alpine glow.
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19 comments:

  1. Oops...I commented earlier but don't think it "took." I was saying how much I adore the aqua reflection in the 2nd photo, lower left. It's a yummy hue. You live in Paradise, dearie!

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  2. Julie - they are beautiiful! I love the softness - I can almost hear the quiet.

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  3. The second picture is a picture.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Especially the second picture, simply fantastic. What a beautiful start to the new year.

    With us right now is so much snow that you can hardly go out. So I enjoy your photos and wait for a little less snow.


    Glad you're back!

    Hugs

    Isabella

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  5. So peaceful and tranquil. I love quiet scens like this done well as you have. just looking at this seems like good therapy for the soul.

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  6. A little quiet reflection is good after the fast pace of the holidays. It's good to be back!

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  7. Gorgeous photos Julie. I especially like the second one. It looks so peaceful :)

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  8. Majestic!

    Happy New Year!

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  9. These are very, very serene and beautiful, Julie. I envy your access to nature.

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  10. Wow. Glad you're back, glad you have such beauty all around you, and glad you have the eye and talent to capture it!

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  11. So tranquil and beautiful! Which lake is the 2nd one? It looks too narrow for Horsetooth but it looks familiar.

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  12. brrrr looks cold but pretty! Happy New Year!

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  13. It is amazing how powerful an image can be. I'm so glad you pulled over. I love Sunset on Water...wow! Enjoy the New Year!!

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  14. Both are lovely, Julie! I love the second one the best!

    Happy New Year!

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  15. Wonderful views! Great quality photography!

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  16. Just like Heaven.

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  17. WOW! What a place to live, that is gorgeous!

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  18. Such a beautifull compositions. I like very much your landscapes.

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