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Published: 2012-09-03 13:29:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 9730; Favourites: 672; Downloads: 816
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Sunset 9/1/2012I just got word that Shutterbug magazine will be featuring this photo. It was also just featured in the "Caffeinated Photographers" facebook group top photos of August 27-September 2nd.
Autumn begins to approach on the first day of September at St. Vrain State Park in Lingmont Colorado as the trees start to slowly turn colors creating a gorgeous scene at sunset against the twin sister peaks of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker. The light was utterly surreal against the storm clouds and Verga (rain which evaporates before hitting the ground) For this photograph I decided to use a Minolta 70-2100mm F4 lens backed up by a circular polarizer and Tobacco Grad ND to hold back the sky. It was also photographed using my Sony A550's ability to shoot HDR in camera to make sure I would get the subtle detail in the foreground with the highlights and darks. Fall is now officially in the air and I am loving it!
---John.
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Comments: 77
It looks just like a painting - something that could only be created in the mind. You really do capture some of the most exquisite scenes. Thank you for sharing them with us.
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And a little touch of sunflowers ! It's look like great oil painting !
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Impressive. Autumn has wonderful treasures to offer. Blessed landscapes !
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Awesome.. What was your aperture on on this one?
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Oh God!! John your work is breathtakingly beautiful! Each and every photograph has this surreal quality which very few people can achieve. Im an artist myself and I wish my work would be as good as yours. Hats off to you
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wow, this is fascinating! I can't stop looking at it
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This has to be one of the most beautiful landscape photos I've seen... the little town, the mountains, the lake, the trees, the fountains... this is one of Nature's gifts to us ^-^ Thank you so much for sharing ^-^
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I think most all of your photos are in my favorites!
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Gorgeous shot! Do you happen to know when the colors will peak in Colorado? Amazing shot John!
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NO SUMMER IS STILL HERE, IT DIDN"T GO ANYWHERE. FALL CAN'T BE COMING, THEN IT WILL GET COLD. 
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Dang, how do you do that? I love all of your images, but your landscapes always give me chills down my spine! I love this one, autumn is such an adorable season for photography 
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this is in colorado? were i live there is no water but there is some in town
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amazing landscape! I love those colours..and the sunset is just..wow.
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Alina! How the heck are ya???
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I'm fine, working on a new photography project for a friend and I enjoy my last month of holiday!! In a few weeks I will go on a trip so, I will have the opportunity to do some architecture photos.. How are you, Johnny?
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Nice! It sounds like you are keeping quite busy!
I am ok, just chugging along I guess. Fall is almost here & I can not wait! Finally the weather is starting to get a little cooler, this Summer has been way to hot and I hate heat lol
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I know how you felt..here was such hot Summer too..in some nights I couldn't sleep because of the heat..so let the Fall begin! hehe. I can't wait to take some fall photos in the mountains..I just love the fall colors..such lovely tent of yellow and red!! I wish so much to take some photos to the mist..
I don't like heat either...for me..if it is 25-28 degrees it's perfect.
Yeaa...it will be a busy month..by the way...yesterday i was to a Photo exhibition..it was so nicee..I love it!! And I saw a lot of people..and obviously, some photographers and models..it was an intersting experience.
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Stunning!
I was just browsing on DA and about fell off my chair when I came across this photo. I grew-up in Longmont & know this exact spot! (I'm now in Oregon)
I think this vantage point you've chosen is simply perfect and you've captured the feel of early autumn wonderfully ~ and beautifully!
What a nice surprise to see my old stompin' ground. Thanks!
Love all your work! It's so Colorado ~ and that's a good thing!
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Very pretty. Love the capture of sunlight breaking through the clouds.
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I absolutely adore the seen rays from the clouds. It is not a typical bright sunny day with clouds, this is much more subtle and unique. Great work!!
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I think that is one of the nicest things I have ever been told about my photography. I am speechless.
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so serene and well I usually like alot of dry land pcitures of nature but you captured the water so perefectly it melts in such a soothing way contemplating the sun and forest around by the different lights and shades cooling for night=^^=
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john, this is simply lovely - this being the first autumn i will not be in colorado for the past 20+ years this is a wonderful reminder of the approaching season. you have skillfully and delicately captured the mood and feel of the scene. bravo.
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This is an amazing photograph! It evokes the same feelings that viewing many of the better oils of the Hudson school artists do. Thank you for your very fine art.
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Looks like an old, beautiful painting! Great Image!
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