Walking Track to Garden of the Gods Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the view towards the Garden of the Gods, which are the reddish toned rocks, above, & to the right, of where the road & path converge. I caught a local bus to as close as I could get, & walked in the rest of the way along this path. I ended up calling a taxi from the Mexican Restaurant, just outside the park in the distance after sundown. The weather improved marginally with a few patches of blue sky.

Budapestman, LeeLoo, Charo, feather, Graal, Cretense, Cricri, pierrefonds, dareco, JanD, jhm, danos has marked this note useful

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Budapestman (43344) 2009-07-24 2:58

Hi Chris,
Beautiful landscape with spectacular composition, the depth of the photo is superb. The distant mountains are imposing, excellent colours and lights, the title is great. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

LeeLoo (5236) 2009-07-24 4:08

Dear Chris Jules!
Nice idea.
Two roads.
Beautiful lightness.
Superb colors.
Original picture.
TFS!

npecanhuk (15212) 2009-07-24 6:53

Oi Chris!
Always a pleasure to see that place again! Not only the Garden of the Gods, but the Rocky Mountains that were my "companions" for an entire year in Colorado Springs! That mountain in the background used to scare me because I knew there were some army facilities inside, with nuclear ogives!!!
Great picture, great memories!
TFS - congratulations!
Have a great week-end!
Neyvan

Royaldevon (6026) 2009-07-24 8:14

Hello Chris,

It sounds like quite an adventure!
I like how the converging road and path take the eyes towards the distant valley and on towards the blue mountains. The sky dictates the mood very much.
An interesting rugged landscape.

I feel that a crop of the sky, so that the mountains on the right emerge almost from the corner, would give a slightly better composition, more intimacy with the land, if that makes sense!

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

Bluejeans (33457) 2009-07-24 10:33

Ola Chris ,
Linda paisagem bom árida com estas montanhas todas recortadas , gostei muito do céu , boas cores e bons detalhes de natureza, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Charo (32234) 2009-07-24 11:49

Hello Chris,
Great perspective and wonderful contrast between the old and the new road. Gorgeous colors and excellent detail.
Best wishes,
Charo

feather (50588) 2009-07-24 14:02

Good shot with the Colorado Rockies in the background. The red rocks of the Garden of the Gods stands out well against the blue mountains. It looks a nice easy path but probably a bit far to walk after sunset.
Kath

gneufeld (15289) 2009-07-24 20:05

Hi Chris,
I'd love to pay a visit to this place - was by there a few years ago while at a conference, but the tour bus just went right on by...I really like the welcoming walkway in this open landscape. Very appealing image. TFs. Gerald

Graal (59144) 2009-07-24 23:53

Hi Chris,
an interesting landscape from Colorado. Nice colours and composition. Fine perspective of road and track. Good photojob.
Gr., Aleksander

Cretense (57608) 2009-07-25 3:36

Hello Chris!

Beautiful place, beautiful photo, excellent perspective created by the two roads! Great composition and framing, great light managment, beautiful colours!

Hercules

leonorkuhn (14391) 2009-07-25 11:03

Hi Chris,

Gorgeous landscape! Excellent perspective created by the way. Great colors and sharpness.
Well done!

Have a nice sunday
Leonor

pablominto (41700) 2009-07-25 22:23

Hello Chris,

The main lines are eye-catching as they seem to meet in a common point somewhere in eternity!
Otherwise I notice the fine colour palette in a landscape marked by autumn...
A balanced composition with good depth!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Silvio1953 (43458) 2009-07-25 22:44

Ciao Chris, fantastic landscape with splendid perspective, lovely composition with wonderful colors, I like a lot, have a great Sunday, ciao Silvio

Cricri (44153) 2009-07-26 8:53

Hi Chris
Une image bien composer et réaliser, belle profondeur avec les montagnes a l'horizon, très jolies teintes du paysage
Best regard
cricri

pierrefonds (26835) 2009-07-26 15:49

Hi Chris,

The curve of the path and the diagonal line of the road are assets to the composition. The point of view leads our eyes toward the reddidh rocks and the mountains which is giving depth to the composition. The cloudy sky is enhancing the different tints of the colors of the scenery. Have a nice day.

Pierre

gunbud (28325) 2009-07-26 18:00

Hi Chris,
The two roads, one modern and the other old make a very nice lead-in to the distant hills and mountains that look very impressive aginst the silver blue sky.
Regards, Tom

dareco (17104) 2009-07-26 21:56

This looks like a beautiful painting. I love the scenery and the colors, pov and detail are superb. TFS

JanD (15303) 2009-07-27 3:31

Howdy Chris!
Nice lightness and good sharpness. Beautiful colors. Original minimal art work.
Regards.

jhm (83802) 2009-07-28 3:57

Hello Chris,

When this the Garden of the Gods, I think that there would be fought for the best place!
Excellent perspective and good depth.
Composition and presentation are very well. TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

batalay (21422) 2009-07-28 22:32

Hi Chris,

I remember your earlier post from the Garden of the Gods. This one complements the earlier shot, especially with the note recounting your experience. I attended a wedding in nearby Manitou Springs in 2006.

Warm regards,

Bulent

berek (29115) 2009-07-29 5:45

Hi Chris,
you caught very good perspective with two roads. lovely pastel nature colors and beautiful background here. congratulations.
Burak

danos (33766) 2009-07-29 13:30

Hello Chris,
nice landscape view with the two roads to create depth in the scene.I like the colours tones of the sky,as the land too.Well done.

Regards,Danos

danyy (69963) 2009-08-02 8:58

Bonjour Chris,
je suis un peu moins fan de la couleur de ton ciel cette fois-ci.Par contre, j'aime beaucoup le soleil et ses effets sur le sol. Ces montagnes à l'arrière plan me semblent bien plus bleutées que naturellement.
Un beau parallèlisme entre route moderne et vieux chemin.
Amicalement.
Daniel.