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Published: 2014-10-14 16:17:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 27941; Favourites: 1370; Downloads: 513
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Description "Fall In The West Elks"
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The Mountains Of The West Elks are covered in fresh snow and clouds during Fall outside of Crested Butte, Colorado. What a hard shot this was to take. The wind was just absolutely howing and even with a 40+ pound camera back pack anchoring my backpack, I still had a lot of trouble. So it goes though with storms coming off the mountains. I did a lot of exploring while here this Fall and this is one scene I just happened upon out of the blue. Once again I was left speechless at how incredibly beautiful Colorado in the Fall truly is!
---John.
www.jdebordphoto.com
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kimtieu1995 [2022-09-28 05:04:00 +0000 UTC]

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MADCurious [2022-07-20 18:21:14 +0000 UTC]

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mantisngo2468 [2020-10-02 20:34:36 +0000 UTC]

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mecengineer [2019-10-17 18:16:00 +0000 UTC]

wonderful

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edinabaltas [2018-12-19 16:41:10 +0000 UTC]

great work

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surrealistic-gloom [2015-12-10 09:36:44 +0000 UTC]

Breathtaking! 

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Ultraiveta22Desktop [2015-10-08 15:48:07 +0000 UTC]

Interesting picture

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RegardV [2014-12-04 21:59:49 +0000 UTC]

Awesome. 

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Katitan [2014-12-04 11:18:35 +0000 UTC]

amazing, i can't stop looking at it o___o

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bilmaw [2014-12-03 11:33:08 +0000 UTC]

Breathtaking image!

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hectormgriffinn [2014-12-03 03:45:46 +0000 UTC]

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hectormgriffinn In reply to hectormgriffinn [2014-12-03 03:45:53 +0000 UTC]

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subzero4376 [2014-12-02 18:02:57 +0000 UTC]

Yeah it is really good I mean beautiful

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beachelf [2014-12-02 12:12:26 +0000 UTC]

Excellence!

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APRILFLOAT [2014-12-01 19:11:41 +0000 UTC]

Awesome color contrast. Great pic.

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DatGuy07 [2014-12-01 17:17:43 +0000 UTC]

Wow, what a view. Nice work, getting that pic. Trust me, I know how hard it is carrying heavy equipment whilst hiking through mountains. Great job.

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augenweide [2014-11-16 10:13:52 +0000 UTC]

featured: planet earth
 


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kavita-alore [2014-11-07 06:14:05 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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chicoflaco [2014-11-06 10:02:54 +0000 UTC]

any bears?

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kkart In reply to chicoflaco [2014-11-08 12:46:54 +0000 UTC]

nawww I didn't see any bears

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InemanLukas [2014-10-25 14:17:39 +0000 UTC]

Nice shot!

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Silvery-Tears [2014-10-21 08:07:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for not only the stunning image, but also the accompanying words. I recently acutely realized that every image has a story and that beautiful photography doesn't happen 'on the go'.

As for this one... I love the contrasting colors and seemingly impossible combination of nature elements. Very, very beautiful capture.

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formtheshadows [2014-10-18 17:03:52 +0000 UTC]

www.kickstarter.com/projects/1…

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kkart In reply to formtheshadows [2014-10-18 18:14:42 +0000 UTC]

why are you spamming me with just a link to your kickstarter project? You don't watch me, I don't watch you, not even a comment on my photo and just a link to your kickstarter project? Not cool

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formtheshadows In reply to kkart [2014-10-18 23:53:32 +0000 UTC]

actully i do watch your page often, I have problems with writing and reading so i tend not to common on anything. I also stopped following people years ago. I respect your work as an professional and find many of your pieces breath taking. I really enjoy looking at your page because of Co mostly. you have many pictures of sun flowers and i like how your skys pops with color and have so much contrast. I like your page and refer to it often becuase you even talk about the equipped you use. I was still stuck back with 35mm until recently. I am very bad with words and then to stick to just my pictures. I apologize if i have offended you. just wanted to let you know I do watch you. along with several other " nature" photographers. 

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kkart In reply to formtheshadows [2014-10-19 11:42:31 +0000 UTC]

You just caught me off guard, honestly I thought you were a spammer, no avatar, just a link and what not No worries. A few times I have had the same sort of thing happen on here to kickstarter sights which were...well....less than kosher I guess you can say lol But ya, get a dang avatar! lol 35mm certainly has it's place without question but it also has its limitations. If I could give one piece of advice, it actually would be that people learn to shoot 35mm before going digital on a old skool manual cameras no less as it would help them to understand exposure. Cheers!

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formtheshadows In reply to kkart [2014-10-20 01:07:07 +0000 UTC]

I actually have everything for my black and white lab. to. color is a little expensive but i have an enlarger and have doing 35mm for about 7 yrs now. I am definitely a fan of old school methods. Thanks for the Advise. Your completely right. it is something i would suggest to any starting photographer. 

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kkart In reply to formtheshadows [2014-10-28 15:11:51 +0000 UTC]

Chemicals for developing get expensive dang quick!

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mrmd53 [2014-10-18 15:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Great Shot!

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inObrAS [2014-10-16 20:23:50 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work!

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ebellyjelassi [2014-10-16 18:12:51 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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Cantabrigian [2014-10-16 12:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Spectacular! Love the colour shift from top to bottom of image.

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Tequs [2014-10-16 09:54:05 +0000 UTC]

delicious

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MLunenborg [2014-10-16 00:15:47 +0000 UTC]

Even though I've been following you since waaay back in 2009 (I believe). This is still breathtakingly gorgeous. Can't get ENOUGH of your photo's John. If you ever feel the need to stop, I shall force you to not do that.

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davincipoppalag [2014-10-15 21:54:05 +0000 UTC]

goregeous John!

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Mark-Heather [2014-10-15 21:06:34 +0000 UTC]

Very nice one!

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matthieu-parmentier [2014-10-15 19:23:33 +0000 UTC]

What a scenery !!! Congrats for the shot

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elizabeth-123 [2014-10-15 18:52:17 +0000 UTC]

wow.. very very nice landscape lovei t!

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MarcoHeisler [2014-10-15 16:59:26 +0000 UTC]

Incredibly beautiful scenery John!

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BlueLunarRose [2014-10-15 16:57:54 +0000 UTC]

Fascinating view, wonderful capture!!

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gangstaunicorncomix [2014-10-15 16:56:20 +0000 UTC]

what a wonderful pic :3

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Libra1010 [2014-10-15 15:38:09 +0000 UTC]

 It astonishes me that a picture can be simultaneously Primeval and yet so PRETTY! 

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snaphappy101 [2014-10-15 15:01:45 +0000 UTC]

amazing pic!

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veeegeee [2014-10-15 14:22:01 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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eswendel [2014-10-15 14:21:08 +0000 UTC]

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ZMastah94 [2014-10-15 08:34:59 +0000 UTC]

This is such a beautiful shot.

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Cameron-Jung [2014-10-15 06:44:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow

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beforeyouknowit [2014-10-15 06:01:30 +0000 UTC]

if only this had a bit more cloud/sky up top to balance it out... nonetheless, amazing work and result, seems well worth the hike and the hassle!

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kkart In reply to beforeyouknowit [2014-10-15 11:13:49 +0000 UTC]

But there is, I have that shot I'll post it at some point. Have a vertical version as well. Sometimes though getting in close makes for the best composition. 

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CharlieA-Photos [2014-10-15 04:17:04 +0000 UTC]

I love the different layers of the composition, each very different from the next, creating some wonderful contrast. Stunning scene, with excellent moody lighting and vibrant colors. Everything an amazing landscape needs! Amazing capture!

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