Interesting weather: Autumn hillside in the fog, Uncompahgre NF, CO, USA
As I mentioned in my last post, we got some interesting weather while we were in Colorado – rain, mist, and even some snow. We stayed in the area longer than we originally planned to try to photograph some of this weather, hanging out with our friend Charlotte Gibb during some of that time, and enduring rain in hopes of photographing aspens in the fog or snow.
In landscape photography, we tend to associate weather with big landscapes, but mist or snow can add a lot to smaller-scale scenes as well. I’m not picky; if conditions lend themselves to photographing large-scale views, then that’s what I’ll photograph. If more intimate landscapes seem more interesting, then that’s what I’ll pursue. We had a great time photographing both big and small scenes in Colorado, in all kinds of weather, and here are some more of my favorites.
— Michael Frye
Mt. Sneffels at sunrise, Uncompahgre NF, CO, USA
Mist and autumn colors in the Uncompahgre Gorge, CO, USA
Fog and aspens, Uncompahgre Gorge, Uncompahgre NF, CO, USA
Aspens and conifers in the fog, Uncompahgre NF, CO, USA
Aspens and peak above Telluride, CO, USA
Aspens, conifers, and a dusting of snow, Uncompahgre NF, CO, USA
Related Posts: Aspen Pilgrimage; Colorado Autumn; Chasing the Weather and Color in Colorado
Michael Frye is a professional photographer specializing in landscapes and nature. He is the author or principal photographer of The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite, Yosemite Meditations, Yosemite Meditations for Women, Yosemite Meditations for Adventurers, and Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters. He has also written three eBooks: Light & Land: Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom, Exposure for Outdoor Photography, and Landscapes in Lightroom: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide. Michael has written numerous magazine articles on the art and technique of photography, and his images have been published in over thirty countries around the world. Michael has lived either in or near Yosemite National Park since 1983, currently residing just outside the park in Mariposa, California.
Absolutely beautiful, great job. We are in the Easter Sierra, the colors are great bu we are lacking the clouds and the fog, which makes your photos fabulous!!!
Thanks Emilio!
Just beautiful.Just sorry that at 82,Im at a stage here I can but admire your work, and the magic country in which you practice your Art. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Mike!
The mist adds another dimension to the pictures. Very beautiful!
Thanks Hong!
These are wonderful Michael. I always love when weather and landscapes collide. Wish I could find more weather on my trips.
Thanks John. If you want to find more weather on your trips, be more flexible. That means going at the last minute when forecasts promise some activity, or changing destinations at the last minute to go where the weather looks more interesting.
Well, I’m always on standby for snow in the valley (actually caught some in Feb ’16), but spring time camping in the valley requires a 5 month window. My crystal ball isn’t that good 🙂
Do you have an update on how the colors in the valley are shaping up now? I’m looking at Nov 1-4 for a possible trip. Thanks.
The big-leaf maples are starting to turn yellow. They will probably be at their best in about 5-7 days. The oaks and cottonwoods usually turn later, but many of them don’t look good, with dull gray-green leaves, so I’m not optimistic about their prospects. Hope I’m wrong.
Thanks Michael. 🙂
Lovely, Michael. I love these kind of atmospheric images, thanks so much!
Thanks Bob!