Inspiring Photo: Purple Mountain Majesty #10579688

Purple Mountain Majesty

Uploaded: August 09, 2010

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Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado around 5:45AM.

F11, 2.5 sec, ISO 320, 20mm focal length

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 25/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

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Ken Smith August 09, 2010

One more... #1296288

Tammy M. Anderson August 09, 2010

Beautiful composition and lighting, Ken. Isn't it amazing how quick the light can change. Sometimes I wish it was slower. #8814893

Jack Gaskin August 09, 2010

BEAUTIES Love that first title

Happy Shooting
Jack #8814901

Michelle Alton August 09, 2010

It's amazing how fast the scene changes. I think you entered the right one, but both are extraordinary! #8814920

Jeff Robinson August 09, 2010

Very majestic!! Excellent work Ken! Jeff #8814934

Joy Rector August 09, 2010

absolutely gorgeous #8815008

R. J. Laudenbacher August 09, 2010

Wonderful comp, and colors on this gorgeous capture. I really like the yellow flowers in the foreground as it adds that special pop. #8815030

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 09, 2010

Gosh, Ken, they are both absolutely beautiful. On my bucket list! #8815031

Linda D. Lester August 09, 2010

After seen it in the fall it doens't look the same when it's all green. Still beautiful....love it! #8815280

Ron McEwan August 09, 2010

Both are beautiful images Ken. Just think in about a month and a half it will all turn to gold with the aspens. Every day is a different picture there I do believe. #8815341

Judy V. Kennamer August 09, 2010

Gorgeous Ken!!! #8815408

Shawn Jennings August 09, 2010

Both beautiful images, Ken! #8815566

Debra R. Harder August 09, 2010

This is a beautiful scene, Ken! One place I would love to go...but how high is the elevation? Excellent POV with gorgeous reflections and details. Magnificent! jsb #8815779

Carol Eade August 09, 2010

Both beautiful images, Ken, I particularly like the first one! #8815913

Tarun Bose August 09, 2010

Excellent composition of both the images. Lovely colours, Ken. #8815995

Patrick Rouzes August 09, 2010

Exceptional colors, tones, detail, clarity, reflections, perspective, low lighting, & mood captured here, Ken! Winner in my books & good luck with this, indeed! #8816014

Patrick Rouzes August 09, 2010

Exceptional colors, tones, detail, clarity, reflections, perspective, low lighting, & mood captured here, Ken! Winner in my books & good luck with this, indeed!

A few min. can certainly make a difference! #8816016

Jeana Clark August 09, 2010

One place in Colorado that I haven't been to.....YET!!! Will Go Someday!!!!
These are real beauties Ken!!!!!
~J~ #8816271

Randy A. Myers August 09, 2010
Beautiful scene. Only time I was there it was snowing so hard you couldn't see anything. I need to go back some time. #8816480

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 09, 2010
**SIGH** to both shot, Ken! :-) k #8816651

Randy D. Dinkins August 09, 2010
Beautiful shot(s). Great comp and reflection. #8816743

William C. Raco August 09, 2010
Amazingly beautiful color, light, composition and scene
Excellent, Ken #8816819

Gail Vitikacs August 10, 2010
You never fail to amaze me...you are in your element with these beautiful landscapes...way to go Ken... #8818829

Renee Doyle August 11, 2010
Beautiful!!!!! Gorgeous colours and wonderful comp and pov Ken!! Sure looks different than in autumn! #8819402

Christie R. Bielss August 11, 2010
This is just gorgeous, Ken! #8821260

Renee Doyle September 15, 2010
WTG Ken!!! Big congrats on this beautiful image and finalist!! #8902534

Linda D. Lester September 15, 2010
Another beauty....love those greens with that beautiful sky!
Congratulations!!!!!! #8902652

Debra R. Harder September 15, 2010
Truly magical, Ken!! This is a place I would love to see someday. Congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist! jsb #8906622

Stefania Barbier September 16, 2010
wonderful finalist, congratulations! #8907269

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 16, 2010
Another superb beauty Ken! Congratulations! #8907611

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 16, 2010
Congratulations Ken, way to go!
jo ann c. #8908693

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8908910

Denny E. Barnes September 16, 2010
Big Congratulations on all your beautiful and well deserved finalists, Ken!! #8909226

Jeana Clark September 16, 2010

Outstanding Capture!!!!
Many Congrats for your Finalist!!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!
~J~ #8910288

Gail Vitikacs September 16, 2010
I might be up a while trying to congratulate you on ALL of your finalist! #8910587

Linda Blair September 18, 2010
Congrats on this beautiful finalist!!! #8915269

Carol Eade September 23, 2010
A beautiful finalist, Ken, congratulations! #8926163

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