Top of the World

© Ken Smith

Top of the World

Uploaded: August 06, 2014 | Entered: August 06, 2014 03:26:47

Description

Ice Lakes, nearly 13,000 feet above sea level, in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado. The lakes were 3.5 miles from the trailhead with a 2,500 foot elevation gain.

F8, 1/200th sec, ISO 250, 27mm focal length

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 27.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic August 06, 2014 1

One more... #1581914

Joy Rector August 06, 2014

gorgeous #11102825

Debbie Bray August 06, 2014

Its hard to know which one to pick in this instance, Ken, because both are very lovely. I love the different colours in mountains contrasting against the sky, the green grass and the blue lake. #11102826

Colette M. Metcalf August 06, 2014

As always! Beautiful captures, Ken!!! #11103106

Cindy Bendush level-classic August 13, 2014

Well worth the hike - this scene is so clean and crisp. Beautifully captured! #11107612

Jill Odice level-classic August 14, 2014

Stunning!!! #11108403

Jim Miotke level-classic My Courses May 15, 2020

This reminds me of backpacking on Outward Bound. Love the photo, Ken. An oldie and a goodie. #11804793

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