Red Mountain Reflections
Mountains across highway 550, the Million Dollar Highway, reflected in a pond on the Red Mountain Mining Road.
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Photo Info
CAMERA Nikon NIKON D610
LENS AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G
ISO 100
FOCAL LENGTH 50.0 mm (50.0 mm in 35mm)
APERTURE f/7.1
EXPOSURE TIME 0.005s (1/200)
NAME RMMTOPHIR715-5.jpg
SIZE 6016 x 4016
FILE SIZE 17.89 MB
DATE TAKEN 2016-07-16 07:21:02MountainsColoradoSan JuansTellurideDoloresRicoOphirSilverton550Million Dollar HighwayRed Mountain Mining RoadReflectionSummer
The Depth of Time
Date Taken 7/16/16.
Some type of mining bridge or structure lies submerged in an old pond. The water has a beautiful green hue with the orange/red dirt of the Red Mountains for contrast. I love this shot for the colors, reflections, and intricate details in the wood and trees. A museum in the mountains!
Rugged Range
Date Take 7/16/16
I got this shot on the other side of the San Juans above Silverton from the Red Mountain Mining road. I believe it is the other side of Gold King Basin and Alta Lakes but I am not sure. I love the colors and the grassy slopes below the towering rocks of the peaks with the silhouettes of the close trees to provide depth.
Layers of Ophir
Date Taken 7/16/17.
I really like this shot for the massive rock spire towering over red and orange stuff behind a beautiful green knoll cresting the treelike. I had never noticed this vantage in the many times I have crossed Ophir Pass. Sometimes it's just your perspective that changes... and maybe the lens ;)
Snowcano
Date Taken 7/16/16.
I definitely can't explain this. Early July, and a Volcano of snow and water erupting from the ground. It took patience to capture it and my lens on it's max settings. It think it is a pretty cool shot, with the diagonal lines, lush forest, and bright white on the red and orange.
