Purple Mountain Majesty
Well...you can't really see her, she's behind all the fog. I'm fortunate to have Pikes Peak in my backyard. This was taken today, on my way home through the Garden of the Gods park. We live close to GOG and often drive through it to and from places. It's so majestic and awe inspiring. When the weather is good, you see tons of bikers/hikers/walkers/climbers and runners enjoying the scenery too. Due to the bitter weather, today we saw mainly drivers.
24-70L, F11, ISO100, 1/30. I took one shot, turned a quarter to my right and got the vertical. My DH was more than a little nervous for I was standing right on the edge of a rock-definitely risky business. Oh, and on yesterdays post...yup-all natural light. I swear that I'm going to turn that nursery into a studio, but then WHERE would the boys sleep?
22 comments:
Those are gorgeous...that 2nd one looks like a ride at Disney or something (I know, that sounds weird, but it's what I thought of..lol...maybe it's the vicodin??)
WOW these are incredible. I have got to get out that way ond go to GOG. I hear they have some great waterfalls out there.
Very cool, Heather. LOVE the vertical shot and the unusual rock formation.
I am so jealous that Pike peak is in your back yard...oh how I long to be there!!! Your photos of Garden of the Gods are amazing! I loved it when we were there. It was a rainy day though so I didn't get many photos. I am trying to talk dh into a Colorado summer trip again...it isn't working...I guess I will have to live it through your photos!
Cari
Gorgeous!!!! I am so jealous! Beautiful boys and a beautiful view!
That is beautiful. Lots of photo opps there!
I like both photos a lot.
laulley
WOW, amazing view and photos!! I just love the rock formation in the vertical one!!
Ive never heard of it. Looks cool!
Oh these are stunning. Heres the deal you come down here for a visit then I will head your way and check out all the places by you. Its only about 8 hours throw in a couple of kids so add about 2 more hours to that.
This is BEAUTIFUL! How wonderful it must be to live near that incredible scenery.
I'd love to see that mountain one day, without all the fog. :)
These are beautiful! I really like the vertical one, especially with the little bit of snow on it.
Beautiful colors. I'd love to visit there.
Those are awesome! What a beautiful view.
gorgeous..i love the 2nd one..looks like you got a great view.
Beautiful scenery!
so so beautiful! did I tell you that I'm going to Durango for spring break???
That's it! I'm coming to visit. Though I may wait until it is a bit warmer. ;)
Wow! These are gorgeous, Heather!
these are beautiful. I love all your photos!
Oooo...those colors are just incredible. I bet it sure was a scary ledge. I always tell my DH that at least I would "go" doing something fun. lol. Of course, thats a joke, but he never laughs.
The boys could aways sleep in the front yard, right? That room does have super light.
Can I come live with you for a while??? Just amazingly beautiful scenery!! And you be careful now! I once fell down a 6 foot mud imbankment trying to get that perfect shot! ;)
And...don't know why my pics don't look oversharpened anymore...I didn't change a thing!
You live in such an awesome place. Really great pictures!
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