Colorado National Monument

[Laura]

Like the monuments in the fog best-really spectacular. Second fave is the vertical Independence Monument, but I'd crop out the piece of rock in the foreground. You don't need it, and there are so many layers of interest already. When it's removed it feels like you're flying over the scene. Third fave-"Water". The reflection and cloud are gorgeous.

 

[IntrepidXJ]

I headed up to the Monument last night under the full moon.


Winter's Embrace by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Independence Night by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[Nick]

Duuuude!! The night shots are killer. Love the city lights with the big moon shadows! I like 'Independence Night' best.

 

[IntrepidXJ]

From this evening


Island Earth Shadow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Another from the snowstorm on Christmas Eve


On the Edge by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Devils Kitchen from my hike yesterday


Devils Kitchen Winter by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Might as well post this here....my photo in Colorado Life Magazine about the Colorado National Monument in the winter


Colorado Life Magazine by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

From yesterday evening


Sandstone Tree by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Nice glow after the sun set yesterday


Lower Arch by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Another stop at the Monument after work today.


No Thoroughfare Sunset by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Been having fun with this little arch the last few days.


Arch Light by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

I've really been spending a lot of time here lately.


Artist's Point View by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Monument Canyon View by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

The inversion in the Monument


Monuments by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[Nick]

Your inversion is much prettier than the one on the Wasatch front...

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Above Balance Rock by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Tunnel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[IntrepidXJ]

This is crazy! While photographing the clearing storm at the Colorado National Monument late this afternoon I looked down and saw a circular rainbow in the clouds below. I couldn't believe that my shadow was perfectly centered inside!


Personal Rainbow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[Nick]

Way cool!