I took this in Estes Park, Colorado right after a snow blanketed the town. It was so cold, no self-respecting soul (except a determined photographer) would be out. That's the only way I was able to capture this normally hustling & bustling street without people on it. Just taking my mitten off long enough to snap the shutter made my hands feel like there was no skin on them. But I love the shot, and I think it was more than worth it :)
I had this picture posted on BetterPhoto, and the owner of The Cary's Candy Company in Oregon saw it and asked for permission to use it as the cover of their Christmas catalogue. :)
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One of the most picturesque winter season town photos I've ever seen. Beautiful. Fast fowarding from it being a hot Summer now to Winter, I can get sense of the cold whiff in the air.
Super angle and lighting captured. I'm in Estes Park about once every two years (biennial conference w/work) but it's always in the summer. I know what you mean about the cold--I'm in Buffalo right now where there have been very low temps...
Very nice, You really captured the mood and feeling of the town and getting the shot when the town was empty would have taken a lot of cold... My grandparents had a cabin just above Estes Park so I grew up going to Estes Park quite a bit so I still love to go there now and then.
How did I miss this shot?? I love everything about it! This instantly transfers the mood from the photo to the viewer. The christmas feel is unmistakable. The desolate feel of no one about, cold breeze. Definately one of my favorites.
I remember voting on this image. It struck me as post-card perfect. After I finished enjoying it, I set about trying to find something wrong. I failed and decided that it was perfect. Gave it a 10 and expected it to ribbon. Absolutely incredible.
Not sure what I like about this one I think it must be the lines and repitition. The overall composition is good and I think snow and mist always look good too.
I apologize. I originally posted this when my son was logged on the computer, and I didn't realize it.
I just added this to my favorites (and if you check, I have relatively few faworites). Viewing this picture simply makes me feel good inside. I think that says it all and says enough. But, here's more. I really, really like this and I'm envious enough to fly northwest to try to find my own. Nice job.
I remember this from Best of. What a great picture with the cold of winter snow offset by the warm toned street lights. Perfect framing and even a hint of the mountains top RH BG???? Great all the way around.
Great shot Sandy, I wish we had more scenery shots like this one to be taken in New Zealand. Xmas lights on buildings are slowly being used more and more, but we dont get much snow at Xmas
if a sleigh was on the road, this would of been a masterpiece. Great color, great dof, nice lines, color flat but because of the atmosphere, good texture, excellent comp, overall have a print available
To me, the very simple line of the far kerb and the tyre marks in the road lead one in and the clarity is great. The sense of atmospheric perspective is something that I particularly like. As this picture was loading in my browser, the first part I could see was the very top, just a few branches and some sky, so I wasn't expecting much. When the whole picture had loaded, I was taken aback at the subtlety of the colours, the great capture of the lights and the sense of peacefulness. A lovely shot indeed. The only thing that I might consider changing would be the bench in the lower left. I feel that perhaps it 'chops off' the corner there by appearing as a dark patch.
Indeed a christmas card, one you should really consider to sell to the highest bidder.
Looking at the pic I am astounded by the sheer beauty you have captured. Then one looks at the technicalities.. all by the book, but secondary once an image like this has been captured. The sharpness, contrasts and light play is great. The surreal serenity is worth remembering forever. Mind you, it is that little purple that caught my eye... and kept it!10
What a Brilliant image of tranquility & peace if the world was an oyster this would be the pearl, a great capture, the lighting & sharpness are outstanding.....10
This is the most perfect Christmas Card photo I've seen. Just enought clouds and fog to juggest continued depth with the lights being so sharp with no blur. Well done!!!
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