Alpine Autumn

[Judd Patterson]

Canon 5D, 17-40mm f/4
1/250, f/11, ISO 400 (windy conditions)
Rocky Mountain National Park

This is one of my favorite photographs from my recent trip to Colorado. I was wandering off-trail and following the Siren's call up, up, up the mountain. What a pleasant find at just under 11,000 ft on a darn windy morning. I just love the high elevations of the park...

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Judd,
Really nice find. Debating the clipped rock on the LR.........but you used the color of the FG bushes very well and the rocks add a nice element as well. Very nicely done.

[Michael Pancier]

stunning shot. You must have great lungs Judd. Those high altitudes get to me. I run out of air after 4 steps.

[Robert Amoruso]

Well done Judd. Great use of a FG element supporting the peaks in the BG. I am reading one of Tim Fitzharris' books right now and reminds me of an image in it.

[Grady Weed]

I can see why you like the high altitudes so much. A stunning view and well captured. The contrasting colors of the reds, blue sky and the snow on the far background mountain is what makes this one for me.