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p.1 #1 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

The full color bloom was still a week away in Aspen and the Maroon Bells area, on the weekend of Sep 20.
Still, for someone who hadn't been there, to repeat a phrase, I kept hearing myself saying "Oh, my!"
1) This aspen grove presented along the 3 mile long Maroon Creek Trail, from Maroon Lake to the shuttle pick-up down the road. A most enjoyable hike with Randy and Jill, my brother and niece.
2) The 3 of us, at an opening in the trail, offering another fantastic vista.

Enjoy, please, and C&C welcome.

Thanks,

Barry

Oct 12, 2008 at 12:56 AM

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p.1 #2 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Couple of great shots Barry!

Oct 12, 2008 at 01:03 AM

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p.1 #3 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

looks great nice job with the sky

Oct 12, 2008 at 01:06 AM

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p.1 #4 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Hi Barry ,

Lovely colours and delicate sidelight with that stand of aspens. Can't wait for some colour of that quality here ! Thanks also for the 3 beauty spots in the second picture ; and the view isn't half bad either !

Oct 12, 2008 at 01:19 AM

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p.1 #5 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Barry, the first shot is great man. Great grove of trees and the image makes you feel as though you're there. The 2nd, of your brother, niece, and you is terrific against a great bg. BTW are you standing in a hole?

Randy

Oct 12, 2008 at 05:37 AM

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p.1 #6 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Looks like you had a great trip! I love those trees in the first one with the golden leaves.

Daniel

Oct 12, 2008 at 06:00 AM

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p.1 #7 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

The first one is like stepping into a fairly tale. I love detecting the small path and folloing into the trees.
Lovely to see your family too!
Ute

Oct 12, 2008 at 06:31 AM

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p.1 #8 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Cracking shots Barry - well done

David

Oct 12, 2008 at 09:19 AM

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p.1 #9 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Wonderful shots Barry. More pictures of Jill please

Oct 12, 2008 at 03:32 PM

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p.1 #10 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Lovely images Barry, great to see you guys too.

Al

Oct 12, 2008 at 03:36 PM

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p.1 #11 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Love the aspen grove.

Thought you all needed a bit of fill light so a few clicks in Viveza for ya.

Oct 12, 2008 at 04:19 PM

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p.1 #12 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Nice set, Barry, beautiful autumnal colours in first.
Karl

Oct 12, 2008 at 07:14 PM

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p.1 #13 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

The second shot is a wonderful portrait. I would love a shot like that of my son.

The first shot is absolutely wonderful. One of my favorite all-time Aspen shots. The perfect sky exposure with the trail speckled with light and shadow make this an outstanding shot.

Sharon

Oct 12, 2008 at 08:03 PM

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p.1 #14 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Beautiful images Barry. I know what you mean by the feeling "Oh, my!". There's really nothing like it. Nicely done

Rich

Oct 12, 2008 at 10:29 PM

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p.1 #15 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Thanks very much, everyone! I appreciate you letting me show the family outing. I don't get to visit my brother and his family very often, so it was special for me.
Randy

, I'm off the downhill edge of the trail

Tim, you're so bad!!

Doug, I'm considerding that family of filters, so thanks for the look.
Sharon, all you need is a tripod and the camera's timer!!

Thanks, again, all!

Barry

Oct 12, 2008 at 11:36 PM

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p.1 #16 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Just beautiful Barry.

Your brother and his daughter look like nice people. I always have to smile to see a young teenager actually enjoying these wild places. It's SUCH a good way to live and appreciate.

Oct 12, 2008 at 11:45 PM

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p.1 #17 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Great trail shot! But be honest Barry...the second is against a backdrop at Sears, isn't it?

Dave

Oct 12, 2008 at 11:53 PM

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p.1 #18 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Both are nice Barry. Must have been special to be there for all the reasons
Mike

Oct 13, 2008 at 12:02 AM

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p.1 #19 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Great shots, Barry. The aspens are simply superb, but the backdrop of the second photo is stunning, especially to someone who is surrounded by corn much of the year. That's a wonderful family photo, one to cherish for a long time to come.

Andy

Oct 13, 2008 at 01:26 AM

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p.1 #20 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Thanks fellas. Your comments mean a lot to me.
Larry, I agree. I wish I lived closer to that country so I could partake more often!
Dave, yeah, that's right

Mike, it certainly was a special weekend.
Thanks, Andy. I hear ya. Down here it's rice and soybeans

Glad you enjoyed, and I will

Barry

Oct 13, 2008 at 12:12 PM

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p.1 #21 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Hi Barry,

That part of the world really agrees with you! Your killer shots from the area keep coming and I like it! As someone who has never had the chance to experience these sorts of fall colours in the flesh, these shots blow me away. I only hope I can take the family somewhere like this one day!

Anthony

Oct 13, 2008 at 12:18 PM

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p.1 #22 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

That's too kind, Anthony, but I appreciate it very much.
I can highly recommend a visit if you get to the states!

Barry

Oct 14, 2008 at 03:41 AM

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p.1 #23 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Hi Barry, thanks for sharing these. The first has a nice light and nice yellows. The second one has a great vista and of course the family moment (I don' take these often enough).

Oct 14, 2008 at 10:32 AM

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p.1 #24 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Hello Barry,

Looks very good from Florida perspective

. Thanks for sharing the views.

hugh

Oct 15, 2008 at 07:03 PM

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p.1 #25 · Maroon Creek Trail, No. 1982 (2)

Hi Barry,

Very nice, I always love those Aspen shots.
Excellent work here......

Mike

Oct 15, 2008 at 07:34 PM


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