Light, Shadow, and Texture - Rampart Range, Colorado
Rampart Range is one of my favorite places to go when I want to get out and take photos, and don't want to travel far. It takes me about 10 minutes to drive to this 60 mile long dirt road that runs along the ridge of the Rampart Range from Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, to just west of the town of Sedalia. The road winds around through rolling prairie and heavily forested acreage that is partly private, and partly National Forest. It offers the most spectacular views of Pikes Peak, the Front Range, and the Tarryall Mountains. Not to mention astounding sunsets. I go often, and as it changes with the seasons, I'm never disappointed with the photos I take there.
I went Saturday, and spent about 2 1/2 hours wandering around in the open space photographing the pre-winter landscape. The light was constantly changing, and I was intrigued by the shadows, how the light fell, and the varying textures that surrounded me.
The sunset was accentuated by the contrails of several jets going in all directions across the sky. It was spectacular!
Sunset was definitely worth waiting for :)
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Photos taken by Debi Boucher, DBoucher Photography, all rights reserved, may not be reproduced without express written permission.
Debi - I "featured" this blog in The ActiveRain Photo Blogger group. You have provided a great tutorial for assisting those wanting to improve their photography skills.
Hi Deb, This is totally stunning. I had intended to look into the Pro Producer program because the transitions and formatting are just beautiful. A beautiful presentation.
Debbie, great photos and slide show. I do like the blend of sepia, B&W along with the colors. Too bad that we don't live closer together. We both could have fun getting in our right mind...
Oh wow Debi, what great slide show, the transitions into full color were amazing. Love, love, love the open field with the evergreens and the shadows in the field, stunning.
Ooh, I almost forgot Debi, I was reading too fast and thought you drove 60 miles in 10 minutes, LOL. I was thinking, man she must have rockets for an engine ;)
Leilani, Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!
Agreed, Michael! If you're ever in Colorado.... Maybe some day we put together an AR Group photo shoot somewhere - Wouldn't that be a kick?
Hi Jennifer, Thank you! I know some folks won't take the time to watch a video - prefer to look at photos - but as we've seen from the slideshows posted by our members, they can be very enjoyable!
Hello Toula - Thank a bunch! I appreciate the nice comments :)
LOL Cynthia! You are too funny! Wish I did have rockets for engines, think of the places I'd have time to visit!
Hello Tammy! Thank you! We got there in the afternoon intending to wait for sunset. It's one of my favorite places to photograph the sky!
Hi Debi - stunning slide show. I loved the long and winding road photo. So baron yet so beautiful. The best thing about taking photos in an area like this is that you are exercising but you don't even realize it because you are having so much fun. Now you just need a dog to take with you lol.
Jenny - You're right about the exercise, but wrong about the dog! At least MY dog - she's a sheltie - long hair, and lots of it! I learned that lesson long ago , when it took hours to get all the stickers and dried grass out of her coat... She stays home when I'm out in that country :) It's bad enough getting them off of me! LOL
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