Autumn in the San Juans [Photography Contest Nature & Landscape Photos]
Uploaded: August 04, 2008 03:52:01
Dallas Divide, just west of Ridway and just to the north of Telluride, Colorado. I'm ready for cooler weather!!
I also want to wish Candice Calhoun a happy birthday, and say thanks for organizing next week's Kansas City BP get-together!
Ken Smith August 04, 2008
One more photo... #973201Carolyn M. Fletcher August 04, 2008
I see I'm not the only one wanting a little cooler weather! Great shots! #6267851Dominick M. Dimacale August 04, 2008
This is lovely Ken, Me, too, I want a cooler weather now, it's HOT out here!Happy Birthday, Candice C. Calhoun!!!
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Gail Vitikacs August 04, 2008
Beautiful rich colors...should displayed in a calendar Ken....Happy Birthday Candice....I am sure you all will have a wonderful time in Kansas City! #6267898
Jeff Robinson August 04, 2008
Great comp, color and depth Ken! Jeff #6267990Joy Rector August 04, 2008
awesome #6268147JO ANN CLEVELAND August 04, 2008
Gorgeous Ken, when it is winter, we want warm and when it is warm we want cool! lolThis is truly a beautiful image Ken and I want to wish Candice a happy birthday too!
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Melissa Olsen August 04, 2008
Totally beautiful!Linda D. Lester August 04, 2008
Just beautiful....Happy Birthday, Candice! #6268288Jeana Clark August 04, 2008
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Carla Metzler August 04, 2008
Beautiful, Ken!Happy Birthday, Candice! #6268570
Shawn Jennings August 04, 2008
This can definitely make one long for autumn. Great work, Ken! #6268594Judy V. Kennamer August 04, 2008
Sooooo beautiful Ken!!!! Happy Birthday Candice!!! #6269151Amy JACKSON August 04, 2008
Beautiful image, Ken! Happy Birthday Candice!! :) #6269583Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 04, 2008
Beautiful fall image, Ken!!!!! I'm ready for cooler weather too but not anything lower than 45 degrees F. :-) ♫ k #6269686David Phalen August 04, 2008
Terrific colors, details and depth in another outstanding landscape!! #6269733Vladan D. Djordjevic August 04, 2008
Fantastic place and terrific image! Wonderful colors, lighting and details. #6269741Beverly A. Wright August 04, 2008
I agree with you Ken I'm ready for cooler weather myself!! This is aRenee Doyle August 04, 2008
Very beautiful capture of a wonderful place Ken!! Lovely birthday dedication .... Happy birthday ccc!! #6270298Hendrik Storme August 04, 2008
Wonderful colors of autumn!Deb Koskovich August 04, 2008
OH, oh, OH!!!! This is sooo gorgeous, and so perfectly presented, Ken...a feast for the eyes! #6271078Denny E. Barnes August 04, 2008
Very beautiful scene and capture, Ken! Love the colors and composition! The San Juan's is such a beautiful area and you captured it perfectly.....Denny #6271577Corinne M. Thompson August 04, 2008
Fabulous scenic capture Ken, and a beautiful one for Candice! #6271770David Van Camp August 04, 2008
Awesome captures, Ken (including all the previous gallery ones I haven't commented on :)I'll stick with warmer weather for as long as I can get it... summer is WAAYYY to short up here in northern NY :D
(am looking forward to fall colors, though... but I can wait :D :D )
dvc
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Shelly A. Van Camp August 04, 2008
Beautiful....Colorado is so pretty! I love the mountains!! Happy B'day, Candice! #6271886Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 04, 2008
Gorgeous light, colors and scenery. A great birthday dedication for Candice! #6272143Stefania Barbier August 05, 2008
gorgeous landscape and capture... happy bday CCC! #6272328Cathy Barrows August 06, 2008
gorgeous...well is it #6278133Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston August 06, 2008
Cool shot. I had hoped to make it to the San Juans for fall, but alas, it was not to be. this photo makes me want to go all the more though. This looks like a winner to me! #6278734Candice L. Carter August 06, 2008
Both photographs are outstanding! Exquisite! #6280321James E. Coleman August 06, 2008
Yep, definitely with you on the cooler weather bit, love fall....and this!Jim #6281370
Alex T. Mizuno August 08, 2008
Majestic Ken! Such a breathtaking image! Makes me want to go there too. #6286757Kathleen Rinker August 09, 2008
Beautiful, wonderful color, comp, and clarity! #6292591Candice C. Calhoun August 11, 2008
Wow, Ken...SO very sorry that I am just getting here now to see the incredible photos you posted for my birthday! It was just fantastic seeing you, thanks for making my birthday so special, both on the day and on friday night! Your kindness and generosity are extremely touching and I consider your friendship the greatest gift of all! Thank too for all you did to insure the success of our weekend shoot! Your hard work is most appreciated!ccc #6301042
Eivor Kuchta August 16, 2008
Ken, how did I miss those ones!! I see that you posted them while we were in Pagosa Springs, and I didn't have Internet connection, that's probably why. I'm so glad I scrolled down in your gallery today, a bit. They are both gorgeous!!Ryan Murphy August 24, 2008
Fantastic shot, Ken! #6358993Shirley Sicurello August 27, 2008
Gorgeous! #6378700Aleksandra Miesak September 03, 2008
Gorgeous! Thanks for this great reminder! I am planning my first Colorado fall colors trip already. Can't wait! I am not sure if I'm going as far south as San Juans but I'll have to hit some of the classic spots near Crested Butte. #6407227Linda D. Lester November 23, 2009
This is a beauty....love it!!! Congratulations! #8154919Shawn Jennings November 23, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Ken! #8155235Les Rhoades November 23, 2009
Congrats on your Finalist selection!Les #8155356
Tammy M. Anderson November 23, 2009
Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Ken. #8155749Gina Cormier November 23, 2009
CONGRATS ON THIS AWESOME IMAGE! #8155790Tad Bowman November 23, 2009
Very nice photograph Ken. Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #8156467Courtenay Vanderbilt November 23, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS, Ken! #8156821Stefania Barbier November 23, 2009
WTG Ken, congratulations again!!!! #8157412Renee Doyle November 23, 2009
This brings back memories!!! Congratulation on another stunning finalist Ken!! #8157642Nancyj E. Hovey November 23, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SEivor Kuchta November 23, 2009
Stunning! Congratulations, and I hope to see this among the winners. After all, it's Colorado... #8159260Chris Schlosser November 23, 2009
WOW! This is a beauty, Ken! Congratulations on your FINALIST! #8159341Nikki McDonald November 23, 2009
Beautiful color and exquisite detail, Ken. Congratulations on the finalist and best of luck in the next round. #8159602Tammy L. Newcomb November 23, 2009
The snow caped mountains were just the right ingredient for this five star photo.Wonderfull.... #8159741
Sam Britt November 23, 2009
Congratulations on all your terrific finalists, Ken! #8160510Lisa J. Boulden November 24, 2009
Such a spectacular beauty, Ken!Mary Beth Aiello November 24, 2009
Just beautiful, Ken. Huge congrats on this outstanding finalist. #8162513JO ANN CLEVELAND November 24, 2009
Congratulations Ken on your fabulous Finalist!jo ann c. #8162725
Debra R. Harder November 24, 2009
What an amazing scene, Ken!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations on another OUTSTANDING finalist!!! Deb #8163124Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 24, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist! A captivating scene Ken! #8163589Gail Vitikacs November 24, 2009
Outstanding finalist Ken!!! WOW! #8164391Judy V. Kennamer November 24, 2009
Beautiful Ken!!! A BIG congrats on your Finalist! #8164728Chris Budny November 24, 2009
Congratulations, Ken! #8164850Kristi A. Howson November 24, 2009
Congratulations & best of luck in the next round!!! Beautiful Ken! #8164892Jill Odice November 25, 2009
Congrats on your wonderful finalist! Way to go Ken! #8167530Alex T. Mizuno November 25, 2009
Glad to see this again! Breathtaking view and colors! I definitely have to visit Colorado someday soon. Congratulations on your Finalist Ken!!! #8167644Sharon Sawyer November 29, 2009
Ken, congratulations on another beautiful finalist!!! #8177869Dianna Murphy December 11, 2009
Congratulations to my fellow finalists!!! A wonderful and deserving image. dianna #8209581Louie Zaninovich December 29, 2009
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