Maroon Lake View Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a shot showing Maroon Lake (altitude 9,580ft (2880m)) taken from the trail we did uphill through the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness to Crater Lake (altitude 10,076ft (3071m)), at the base of the Maroon Bells Mountains.

It was a hot day, we were walking up hill at high altitude and I was carrying my tripod, but the views were so stunning I hardly noticed any tiredness. I had good reason to stop for breath as I took lots of photos.

Click the above links for my previous posts and more information about this beautiful area.

A scene of the aspens on the forest path is in the WS

If you look at the map and zoom in a bit you can trace the trail from Maroon Lake to Crater Lake.

ISO100, FL24mm,

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saxo042 (15448) 2009-02-16 6:02

Hi Kath,
Deep, intense and beautiful autumn colours! A very well balanced composition with the trees in the foreground to give depth.
Kind regards
Gunnar

jurek1951 (25890) 2009-02-16 6:02

Hi Kath,
Excellent contrast and presentation,
good autumn colors and sharpness.Marvellous lighting.Wonderful landscape. Beautiful sky.
Georg

Bartleby (4802) 2009-02-16 6:03

Love those fall colors Kath! Another good shot from this place. The shadows are strong...guess the light was hard then. The overall result is beautiful nevertheless.

Yours,

Philippe

Kielia (8373) 2009-02-16 6:04

Hi Kath,
the main feature of this beautiful impression is the brightness of the colors! And a very beautiful light is shining on this fascinating landscape! You have chosen an excellent POV to create a very attractive atmosphere. Again a pleasure for the eyes. The photo in WS is phantastic too. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

snunney (34574) 2009-02-16 6:06

Hello Kath,
I like the way you have framed the lake through the beautifully toned trees. Also, the way the mountains curve round from right to left. The colours are superb with the landscape beautifully set off by that polarised blue sky. Wonderful clarity.

baba_flies (7951) 2009-02-16 6:07

Hello Kath! I know what you mean, I guess most of us do :))) once you see the beauty of a place nothing can stop you anymore and you run around forgetting everything around you, only every once in a while I have some complaints in my back if I forget myself too long, but I guess your man is also into photography. A perfect photo, Kath, you are among the few that get the whole beauty of the area into the camera, what is your secret ... I stand there, I see, but my clicks don't work the same way. Oh anyway, this is simply wonderful ... Thanks ... Barbara.

pauloog (6368) 2009-02-16 6:13

Hello Kath,
Just a beautiful view. Well composed and the yellow trees and dots all over bring the view to life.
Regards,
Paul

ALIRIZA (16197) 2009-02-16 6:33

Hi Kath,
A most beautiful and well composed scene. The composition is well balanced and has a lovely blend of autumn tones. Well done my dear friend...
All the best...
Ali Rıza

carper (64484) 2009-02-16 6:53

a fantastic place to make some landscapes Kath.
a very nice composition here, good point of view, nice depth, very good photo job.
you made a lot of good photo's there Kath.
regard jaap

IgorDeleze (9247) 2009-02-16 6:57

Hello Kath,
Very nice autum landscape.
It's good to see some colors in this white season ;o)
Greetings.
Igor

dta (4848) 2009-02-16 7:07

Hello Kath ,
Wonderful landscape picture . Outstanding sharpness and great colors . We can get the feeling to be there .
Thanks for the share .
Denis

danos (32170) 2009-02-16 7:39

Hello Kath,
great panoramic view of the Maroon lake,with a sumptuous feast of colours.I like the brilliant light of the day,as the vivid colours of the scene,especially the yellow that is an eye cacher.The existence of the lake in this altitude,is a bonus of the Nature to trekkers that visit this paradise.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

rodgerg (23699) 2009-02-16 7:52

Hello Kath,

Superb! This landscape is superb with a great prospect, a nice balalnce in the composition and various colours well collected. I like especially the blue of the sky and the yellow of the trees which arise very well in the image. Congratulations.
Roger

coco (27754) 2009-02-16 8:00

Hi Kath.

The autumns colours are really amazing and they can do a wonderful composition... like this one.

Regards.

HimalAnda (1050) 2009-02-16 9:06

Hello Kath,

This is a wonderful picture of mountain in autumn !
The colors are great, the sharpness is very good, and the composition perfect.
I really like this one !

Stephane

npecanhuk (13595) 2009-02-16 9:11

Hello Kath!
Wonderful mountain landscape!
Sharpness is outstanding, exposure's correct! Very well chosen viewpoint and superb composition! Tints are a highlight in this beautiful photograph! TFS - Congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

gilou530 (34999) 2009-02-16 9:31

salut kath
another view another picture, but still a dream landscape, lake and forest nothing more to want to go walking in such a country, fall colors coming and looking down gives us a maximum of details, superb
friendships
gilbert

Sistercosmo (2569) 2009-02-16 10:47

Hi Kath,
another breathtaking shot here! Simply beautiful with stunning colors and great sharpness. The lake in the distance looks very inviting. Great shot, my friend!
Thanks and take good care,
Linda

delkoo (34140) 2009-02-16 10:50

hi kath,

wild and pristine landscape.
Nice colours and sharpness as the image is properly composed. Thanks.

didier

sagar (2307) 2009-02-16 11:29

Oh Kath, I loved this. Its always a great sight, when you look at a beautiful emerald lake like this from far off....you want to get as close as possible, but the first sight always leaves a mark behind.
This is a fantastic lake nestling amongst the beautiful hills.
Pure nature here.
Regards,
Sagarneel.

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-16 12:43

Hi, Kath.
I could spend a wagonload of compliments on this new Colorado beauty but I'm afraid I'd be only repeating myself. Let me just say that the view is breathtaking and your rendition... TOO! Your work is never obvious and always terrific in terms of skills, inventivity and consistency. I guess I'll pretty much have a Heineken to that in a second. Have a great evening, I'll be seeing you soon. CHEERS,
Fulvio.

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Philippe (11751) 2009-02-16 13:55

Hi, Kath. A good downward view on the lake. The foreground is a nice blend of autumn colours. The lake points towards the mountains in the background which stand out well against the deep blue sky.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

Gerrit (35593) 2009-02-16 15:20

Hi Kath,
wonderful landscape in fantastic flaming autumnal colors.
Excellent photo.
Regards, Gerrit

avene (10938) 2009-02-16 15:38

wow, Kath. I mean - WOW! the colours literally JUMP off the screen (and then jump right back because it's really cold today in NYC). love this shot, from corner to corner - the silver green of the fir-tree in the foreground framing the scene, V-shape of the valley creating a great sense of depth, green-blue of the lake, bright yellow of the trees... fantastic, and the quality is impeccable, I love how crisp and clear everything is. great shot, my compliments.

best,
Kristine

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yedirenk (7283) 2009-02-16 16:56

great shot with untouched nature details.colours,sharpness and depth are superb.nice clarity also incredible yellow effect.like a beautiful painting.well done.TFS
Best Regards.

Cevdet

ChrisJ (69973) 2009-02-16 17:30

Hi Kath

The lake is well positioned in this superb landscape & makes a fine focal point. Good colour, sharpness, and saturation. Tfs!

stego (22350) 2009-02-16 17:39

Hi Kath,

I don't feel like repeating what I have written about the previous one. I have to be careful so my wife doesn't see this series of yours because I can hardly imagine a better way to forget about the crisis that everybody talks about and rush for these breath taking places. :-)

I guess it's a classic compo, but classics are classic because much people find them amazingly accomplished, so this is actually an accolade, because it takes a lot of talent and inspiration to get a classic like this one.

The same goes for the WS! Truly gold over blue! And they are both so intense!

Hey, you didn't correct the perspective of those trees. :-)>

Regards, José.

shevchenko (9858) 2009-02-16 18:18

Hello Kath,
Very beautiful and natural environment with many sliding slope grwoth with pine clumps and some other trees in autumn color, good contrast of color, distinct image, thanks for sharing the fresh environment, where here in my city is very hot these few day.
Ally

asajernigan (14072) 2009-02-16 18:36

Kath,
Your composition and POV are great with the foreground trees framing the scene. The lighting and colors are outstanding with nice sharpness and DOF. The yellow trees provide nice contrast for the blue skies.
TFS,
Asa

hispic (7399) 2009-02-16 18:57

Hi Kath,
Stunning shot! how beautiful! really splendid landscape in a crisp autumn day with three-dimensional feeling and superlative image quality.
Regards, Hisashi

gneufeld (15159) 2009-02-16 19:10

Hi Kath,
Have really been enjoying your views from the Maroon Bells wilderness area - awesome colors in this fine composition. Wonderful shot and TFS. Gerald

BelCan75 (2416) 2009-02-16 20:26

Hello Kath,

How beautiful! Amazing photo with a great POV, beautiful colours, light and details. Great contrast between all the wonderful colours. Great work! Sorry, I ran out of those little green things.

Greetings,
Ann

Emile (19881) 2009-02-16 21:07

Hola Kath.
Another great shot of this amazing place, again we see the autumn present in this beautiful landscape, very good POV, colors and frame. very well captured.
TFS.
Best wishes.

cbrman (18786) 2009-02-16 22:07

Hello Kath,

A nouveau une vue automnale magnifique et dont les couleurs chatoyantes sont superbes. La profondeur de l'image est très bonne avec cette vallée qui s'étend au loin. C'est superbe.

A+

Dominique

Graal (57631) 2009-02-16 23:43

Hi Kath,
beautiful valley and lake, good POV and superb quality of photo. Amazing palette of colours. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

Waylim (10741) 2009-02-17 0:15

Hello Kath,
Really beautiful collection of fall colors here, contrast nicely by the dark green pine. Composition is beautiful with the valley leading us into the deep emerald green lake and than up again to the distant mountain. Beautiful saphire sky. Great clariy and sharpness and perfect light. Thanks for the wonderful view.
Way

ktanska (16502) 2009-02-17 0:18

Hi Kath,
This could be a schoolbook example on how to compose a landscape photo. Trees on the edges frame the scene. Tree on the left makes composition less centred. There are nice details everywhere, without much empty space. And this goes alos well together with previous shots.
Kari

ricochet (4706) 2009-02-17 1:29

Bonjour Kath
Encore une fois un superbe paysage que tu nous offres avec de belles couleurs automnales, une excellente profondeur et un très joli point vue sur le lac qui a l'air charmant, bravo à toi!Great Work!
Amicalement
Eric

riclopes (32951) 2009-02-17 1:50

It's great when we are so excited with the views that we don't notice how tired we are. I can see well in your latests posts why that happened with you, Kath. Can't stop looking at these yellow trees. And the WS is the best surprise. I would dare to post it as the main post because of its originality and brightness, although I understand that this one is more proper as a logical sequence of your travelogue.
Must have been quite an extra effort to walk at 3000m of altitude.
ricardo

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syrus_persia (2140) 2009-02-17 2:48

Salam Kath
Very good pov and great compo! Amazing colors and very nice landscape.Fantastic light and fantatsic place.
Thank you
cyrus

Royaldevon (5888) 2009-02-17 3:23

Hello Kath,

It's amazing that you didn't suffer from altitude sickness.

Again, you have presented a beautiful picture of this very attractive area.
The f/g trees form a 'u' shape to direct our gaze towards the valley and the blue water.
With the water as a lead, and the overlapping hills suggesting the route, you have tremendous depth, here.
The light and shadows, plus the strong colours, have a strong influence on the overall appreciation.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Cricri (43030) 2009-02-17 7:13

Hi Kath
Aussi belle que la précédente avec la vue sur le lac, des couleurs toujours aussi merveilleuse de ce paysage qui fait oublié le reste...
Friendship
cricri

Wandering_Dan (3209) 2009-02-17 7:16

Hi, Kath -

I'm taking a quick break from my photo workshop, and checking up on things. This one is a really nice to come to on break, with the S-curve of the lake and the scattering of yellow leaves. I'll see if I can find something here in Santa Fe like it! (The mountain scenery, that is.)

Best,
Dan

cherryripe (18869) 2009-02-17 9:47

Hi Kath
Autumn seems to come early with the beautiful Nikon colours standing out so well. The colour of the lake is so pretty too.
Regards
Nikki

Photo65Net (43084) 2009-02-17 9:58

Hello Kath,
A super landscape.
I like too your technical choices here, providing great contrasts and beautiful vivid colors.
Have a nice day,
JB.

xlgo (554) 2009-02-17 12:10

Hi Kath
Another landscape masterpiece. The autumn colours are sensational and are nicely set off by the deep blue sky. Your point of view gives us a really great feel for the
area. The clarity and depth which you achieve in all your shots is superb.
As you point out the colour of the aspens as shown in your workshop are truly amazing and I can imagine that it must have been an awsome feeling to see them up close.
Regards
Malcolm

rlrad (1187) 2009-02-17 17:00

Hi Kath,

Looks as though you have another winner here! What a beautiful autumn capture. I admire your composition and point of view. Excellent quality photograph with some of the most vibrant colors I've seen. This belongs on a magazine cover or post card.

TFS
Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Dyerco (9008) 2009-02-17 20:49

Hi Kath
The colours are just stunning and well saturated. Also the trees act as a perfect frame to keep the eye in the image.
Phil

JCG (25137) 2009-02-18 0:45

Hi Kath,

We can not tire of such landscapes, it is beautiful and seeing the photos you did of the place we understand your passion for this region of the United States. Hopefully this nature remain intact for future generations. The colors and lights are once again superb. I really appreciate the picture of the woods as you watch us in the WS and this shiny yellow, thank you Kath.

With all my friendships and a very good day,

Jean-Charles

jlbrthnn (37559) 2009-02-18 1:05

Hello Kath,
I am admiring beauty and quality of your photographs. One is ever disappointed light and colors. Excellent framing and realization. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

gunbud (27755) 2009-02-18 5:56

Hi Kath,
The intense yellow of the autumn aspens contrast brilliantly with evergreen forest and tiny turquoise lake.
The prestine little lake is well protected by the beautiful mountains as its sits snugly in its own narrow little valley.
Regards, Tom

bostankorkulugu (33508) 2009-02-18 6:48

you keep mesmerising us with wonderful landscape shots... makes me feel like camping right now...

Atousa (3434) 2009-02-18 8:48

Salam Kath,

A beautiful view !.. the trees on both sides lead the eyes to the lake very well.. attractive colors n good sense of depth ..great job.
Best regards, A

josepmarin (33769) 2009-02-18 9:39

Hello Kath,
this is another magnificent sight in a wonderful landscape. The chromatic level of the almost autumnal colors in these forests is very strong and attractive, and the lake adds a nice blue contrast.
The mountains and such clean sky also have a big importance in the composition. I think about the same scenery covered by snow in winter and it must be spectacular.
A beautiful work, as usual.
Best wishes,
Josep

UlfE (8933) 2009-02-18 10:20

Hi Kath,

I did not realise this was a new post until I had closer look. It quite similar to your previous post, but this is a little more beautiful. I would say it is close to perfect regardless of the strong light. A very minor thing is that the top of the fur tree is very close to the upper edge of the photo but like I have already said close to perfect. TFS and have nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

jaywalker (12190) 2009-02-18 13:29

Hi Kath, An amazing photo & what a gorgeous view across this stunning valley, the colours of yellow & green with the blue of the sky & water blend to offer a super mix, brilliantly sharp & I love it, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

AiresSantos (41820) 2009-02-19 6:49

Hi Kath
Wonderful POV and colours in this fine composition with the Maroon Lake.
Well balanced, framed and done.
Marvellous lighting
Best wishes
Aires

amaryllis (17315) 2009-02-19 7:47

Bonjour Kath
cette série de photos sur Maroon est superbe, les couleurs étincelantes, un cadrage de qualité et ce lac que l'on aperçoit entouré de montagne
une excellente composition
juliette

MarcT (21089) 2009-02-20 23:57

Hi Kath,
Beautiful colors in that great landscape.
The polariser has had a real impact on the final result, I suppose.
Best wishes
Marc

ahmetgedikli (21783) 2009-02-21 0:09

Hi Kath,
Very beautiful landscape... The POV, light and colours are magnificent. Well done.
Have a nice weekend.
Ahmet

devimeuxbe (55847) 2009-02-21 15:27

Hi Kath
one more beautifull american landscape from you. excellent light and sharpness. It's really amazing
Bertrand

rajju (1317) 2009-02-23 14:22

amaizing shot! deep and strong colours of nature..

regards

raj

Angshu (33533) 2009-02-26 3:16

Hello Kath
From this POV, the name Maroon for the lake looks a bit out of place...reason for the name becomes clear only when we see your earlier shot of this lake. Those bright yellow autumn foliage does catch the eye and the contrast between the green, yellow & the blue, both of the lake & the sky makes this very attractive
Best Regards
Angshu

pboehringer (770) 2009-03-05 8:48

Kath,
WOW ... if the photograph already give that feeling I barely can imagine what feeling it must have been standing there and sucking in the view! The composition with the pine tree at the very right and the free standing one more to the left is just perfect. The only thing to have additionaly to that to remind me of a colored Ansel Adams version would be some big, fat cumulus nimbus towering in the sky ;-)
Peter

saylan-cb (12726) 2009-03-06 6:38

Hi Kath,
The autumn colours a very beautiful with great view and good capture.I really like the depht and POV here.
Excellent work!
TFS/Regards,
Have a nice weekend.

plimrn (19596) 2009-03-09 18:44

Hi Kath,
You really framed nice balance between the aspens and the evergreen in the FG; they provide a great entry to the lake and mountains as well.
You really captured the light through the aspens better than I've ever seen in a photo before.
HLJ, Pat
HLJ, Pat
Your WS deserves its own post

zumoduvas (1974) 2009-03-14 8:00

Hello Kath.

Excellent picture, nice composition and colors.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

cdmonson (2751) 2009-03-25 18:45

Hi Kath:

I know that the fall colors in the Eastern U.S. and Canada are second to none, but fall colors in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Utah compare pretty favorably. Lovely shot here. Sharpness is great, colors are incredible, light is well managed, and the overall effect is very pleasing. But most of all, I like that you're presenting a side of Colorado that most photographers don't touch. Great job.

Clark