Snowy Pikes Peak Sunrise by Tad Bowman

Monday, 16th February 2009

Snowy Pikes Peak Sunrise

by Tad Bowman

This photograph was taken in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. This was a snowy morning with the South Gateway rocks framing Pike Peak (14er) in the background.

Equipment: Canon EOS 1dsMII, 24-70mm lens @70 mm, f/14@.3sec

Tad Bowman

www.tadbowman.com

22 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Absolutely perfect in every way.
James and Kelly Stone Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Gorgeous with wonderful detail. The light is fantastic. Congratulations on this beautiful POTD!
Su Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Awesome, the trees giving me the scale of these mountains as I have never been to Colorado. Congrats
Malta Photography Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 8:56 am
nice shot overall but I would have given some more saturation maybe to the image to become a total wow.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I agree the detail of the trees helps to understand the scale of the photo. I like the dusting of snow on the reddish rocks. Congratulations on your POTD !!
Pauline Jones Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Tad you have done it once again, you spoil us with your wonderful photos.
Mimsha Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 11:22 am
it looks like a painting ! Beautiful !
planet lover Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
An absolute beauty of a photo.
Edwina Hinkle Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Beautiful shot and making me miss CO. You have captured those warm red rocks in this snowy scene with wonderful light.
Thank you for posting.
titter Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Superb light!! Excellent details!! It is not always meet. Thanks for sharing this and camera params to us
Cheers
Keri Ricci Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I love this photo. Perfect for starting the day off with an aptomistic, engaged and serene attitude!
Renee Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Looks like a very peaceful and calming place! Congrats Tad!
Casey Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Nice shot. As a Colorado Springs resident and photographer I have a few like it in my files, but this one is very good. Looks like a cold morning. Thanks for posting.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
The Burnt Orange rock looks beautiful with a touch of snow. Great picture!
Sarah Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
awesome picture!
Tad Bowman Says:
February 17th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I appreciate it.
Derek Dobbie Says:
February 18th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
This is a ok shot. Its a postcard image really. It lacks that certain punch though.
Anurag Says:
February 19th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Nice color scheme.
Sue Gagnon Says:
February 20th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Extremely interesting topography.
mike Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
You can feel the Sun in the picture.
Rajib Singha Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Nice one!
Renee Says:
February 24th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
still think this is a great shot Tad!