Morning photo: Cloudplay

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Bob Berwyn

Fire in the sky

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Changing weather …

FRISCO —Working on a story today about the formation of cirrus clouds made me realize how intrinsic clouds are to my photography. Yes, a clear blue sky is wonderful if your out trying get a tan, but for a dramatic image, there’s nothing like a roiling thundercloud, or a layered wave cloud lighting up in the fiery light of dawn. When I look out the window before heading out the door, it’s usually for a cloud check, trying to assess whether there’s going to be some good color in the morning or evening sky. I’ve compiled a few of my favorite cloud shots from the past six months here and invite you to visit our online FineArt America gallery for a selection of Summit County landscapes, available as fine are prints or greeting cards. (more…)

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Morning photo: Cloudscapes

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Awesomeness!

A pileup of clouds over the Continental Divide.

SUMMIT COUNTY — Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, November delivered yet another unbelievable sunset, courtesy of a thick stack of lenticular clouds over the Continental Divide. The the thick cloud deck obscured the rising full moon, but it was worth it because you don’t get to see clouds like this every day. In fact, this is probably one of the top three coolest cloud formations I’ve seen in the past 25 years living in the mountain West, and I was glad I had time to zip up to a familiar vantage point on Lake Hill to watch the show. (more…)

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Morning photo: Clouds

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Not just water vapor …

Clouds over Dillon Reservoir and the Tenmile Range.

SUMMIT COUNTY — When #FriFotos founder @EpsteinTravels announced the theme for this week’s popular Twitter chat I nearly fell out of my chair. Sometimes it feels like I spend half my life chasing clouds and light to get good photos. Clouds are the life-giving substance of the atmosphere, bringing snow and rain that nourishes the Earth and keeps our rivers flowing, our lakes filled and, ultimately, replenishes the oceans. A sad word of caution: Scientists tell us that the planet’s water cycle is speeding up and intensifying because of global warming. Those beautiful clouds will fill up with more water, leading to increased flooding in some places and more drought in other areas. But for now, enjoy these cloud scenes from around the world.

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Morning photo: Rainy days …

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

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Cloudscape over the Continental Divide in Summit County, Colorado.

SUMMIT COUNTY — After a dry winter and scary dry start to the spring and summer, the monsoon season came through for at least parts of the Colorado high country with plentiful rains. Some years, you hear a lot of moaning and grumbling if it’s a bit damp from time to time, but this year, after a series of major wildfires, everyone was relieved when the rains kicked in. Here’s what it looked like along Meadow Creek in Frisco on recent rainy morning. (more…)

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Morning photo: Cloudscapes

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Summery skies

Evening glow.

SUMMIT COUNTY — Last week’s series of intense Front Range thunderstorms built up clouds that towered above the Continental Divide to be illuminated by the sun setting in the west. That was a recipe for some rather nice sunsets and cloudscapes. (more…)

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Morning photo: First light

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

The early morning hours …

Peak One Frisco Colorado

A nice morning portrait of Peak One towering above Frisco, Colorado.

SUMMIT COUNTY — I’ve been getting up early the past few weeks to do some sunrise photography — plus it’s a good excuse to get some exercise for me, and the dogs. Yesterday morning was wonderful, with a broken low cloud deck creating a dramatic scene above the reservoir and around our local peaks. Other days, I use the reservoir surface as close-up mirror to enhance foreground lighting. In any case, it’s never the same twice, so I never get tired of photographing these scenes. (more…)

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