Purple Mountain

Berthoud Pass Colorado
September 2019

Taken during late twilight with a fast lens. This shot was actually handheld, pushing the limits of camera and lens. The limited visible light made for a great shot of a purple mountain high in the Rockies.

Greg
www.gregtowns.com

Yosemite valley Rainbow

Yosemite Valley
June 2015

Taken from Tunnel View just as an afternoon rain shower passed thru the valley. This is the same location as the two pics from earlier in the week. 

Greg

Yosemite Valley Sunset

Yosemite Valley Sunset

January 18th 2019

The cameras were packed away.

The car was started. 

I had called it a Day.

Then I noticed a Red glow appearing at the Top of El Capitan. Quickly I grabbed my camera, no time for the Tripod. Lucky for me it already had my fastest lens mounted.

A few minutes later, it was over.

Although I missed  out on the snow covered valley shot.

This one will fill in nicely.

Greg

Yosemite Vally with Fog

Yosemite Valley
January 18th 2019

Taken just before sunset. The fog in valley floor was actually mist from one of the waterfalls. This shot is from the tunnel view lookout as you enter the valley. You can see why Ansel Adams took pictures from this location.

Regards,
Greg

www.gregtowns.com

Artist Palette

Artist Palette

Death Valley California 

Death Valley maybe one of the most otherworldly places on earth.

From extreme heat to sand dunes to slot canyons, this place could be a far away planet somewhere. And it has. Hollywood has used Death Valley on a few occasions. Remember the original Star Wars movie ( Tatooine)?

Artist Palette is a colorful rock formation not too far from Badwater Basin. This photo was taken right after sunset in April of 2014.

Greg

www.gregtowns.com

Sunrise Snowy Range

Mirror Lake Snowy Range
Wyoming

A great example of a much sought after atmospheric effect.
Alpenglow.
Just before sunrise or right after sunset, sunlight can be redirected  around the horizon and cause the tops of mountains to glow red for a few moments. The Snowy Range Mountains are isolated  in Southern Wyoming and with no obstructions. This morning shot was a great one to photograph.

Greg
www.gregtowns.com

Storm over Grand Canyon

Hopi Point Grand Canyon

One of personal favorites. On a trip in April of 2014, I camped at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. After scouting out potential sunset locations, I decided on Hopi Point.
The sky was grey and the whole shot looked like a bust. But I thought, it's the Grand Canyon let's see if anything will happen.
Then BAM! The Sun broke through and did a spotlight effect on the scene. It only lasted a minute or two, then gone. Almost missed the shot, was that blown away about what was happening.
Now looking back, I realize how fortunate I was to capture this moment.

Greg
www.gregtowns.com