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Inspired by some scenes I recently came across of
Autumn in the Rocky Mountains. I’ve never actually been to the Rockies in Fall so I’ve definitely put my own spin on things and I hope you will all forgive me if some of it is fanciful. The idea was simply to combine mountains, blue sky, sunlight and a colorful foreground into a big scene that looks great from far away but also rewards closer inspection.The title is from one of my favorite John Prine songs.Hopefully I will get to visit the Rockies someday during Autumn and revisit the subject. For now I hope you enjoy my interpretation!
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David Ware
[Basic]
I grew up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains – Summit County. Skiing, hiking, the great outdoors. There’s nothing like it anywhere else. The changing of the Aspen in the fall attracts people from everywhere. I brought a couple aspen and the Colorado Columbine flower with me to Washington State where they continue to remind me of where I came from. I disagree with others and believe your rendering is a perfect reminder of the Rockies fall season. The one thing I will say is in mountain forests, aspen will grow to the heights of the evergreens as the trees compete for sunlight. They won’t have branches below about 15 feet from the top of a tree that can be 40+ feet tall. Those are old growth. The trees you have in your rendering are accurate to their form when spread out as you have them.
Kelly LeVan-Shultz
It’s been years since I’ve been to Colorado so I can’t comment on realism. But I think this is lovely and has to be my newest favorite.
Ox
[Plus]
I can’t express to you how much I love this.
Blimpz
[Lifetime]
Eric Stell
[Basic]
Seadragonlady
[Lifetime Supporter, Lifetime]
It is a good picture but I have to agree with the other reviewers. It is a bit bright for desktop use.
Mike Drabicky
[Lifetime]
Having lived in Colorado for many years, having been back to visit a number of times, this struck me as a nice mountain scene but definitely not Colorado. Aspens are the standout trees in Colorado. They have a completely different characteristic than the trees you used. The mountains are good on a typical hazy day. As one of the other folks commented, as a picture it’s great, but as a desktop background, it’s too bright. Rather than a midday image, perhaps something more like at sunset where the sun has disappeared behind the mountains with beams of light streaming upward with the mountains and tree more subdued.
Tim Porter
[Plus]
Stunning
Jeanine Schlauch
[Basic]
Having recently moved from the Bitteroots to Arizona, I have to say, you did a fab job of the upper slopes. Thank you.
Tracy Keeling
[Lifetime Supporter, Lifetime]
Gorgeous. Love it. I love this part of the country and you created it so beautifully.
Nathan Zachary
[Plus, Lifetime]
I’m torn on how to review this one. On one hand, it’s a beautiful image in and of itself. On the other hand, it’s difficult for me to look at as a desktop background given the brightness and haze. I hope that we can see a different time of day on this one where the brightness is toned down and the colours are a bit more vibrant. All that being said, it IS a lovely image and I always appreciate you sharing your works with us, Ryan. Thank you.
Randy Bisig
[Lifetime]
The “forest” looks too fake. Mountains are good. You’ve done better. Stick with mountains.
Tina Leonard
[Plus]
There’s nothing like the feeling you get in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and this image so magnificently captures that Autumn aura so perfectly! Can’t you smell that crisp, clean air?!
Great job as always, Ryan. Thank You!
Steven Ruo
[Lifetime Supporter, Lifetime]