Heading West

mountainjunkie · Nov 8, 2020

Since I moved to Colorado several years ago this view has always caught my eye heading west on I70 out of Denver, and since I took up photography (again-kinda) 2 years ago I've wanted to shoot this viewpoint. I missed the sunrise lighting I really wanted by a few minutes, and I'm not sure if the haze from wildfire smoke adds or detracts from the image...but I think it passes for a first attempt. It's a strange feeling standing on a bridge over a busy highway taking photos, although I did receive a few "friendly" honks by some passing by underneath (at least I interpreted them that way

) C&C always welcome.

Buffalo overlook by matt gates, on Flickr

Space Face · Nov 9, 2020

Well taken. I like the layers. Might be worth a little de-haze and a slight wb tweek as it has an overall bluish tinge.

K9Kirk · Nov 10, 2020

I can see why you would want to photograph it, it's a nice view and the light trails are a plus. Good job

NancyMoranG · Nov 10, 2020

Agree with K9kirk above ..great spot, talk about a leading line.

Good job on light trails.
Any vibration on the bridge for the shot?

PJM · Nov 10, 2020

Great image. I like the mountains in the background but capturing that swale in the highway makes it a great leading line.

Winona · Nov 13, 2020

Exactly what K9 Kirk said.

mountainjunkie · Nov 14, 2020

NancyMoranG said:
Agree with K9kirk above ..great spot, talk about a leading line.
Good job on light trails.
Any vibration on the bridge for the shot?

There was a bit when cars drove across it, but luckily the crossing traffic was limited at this time.

Photo7360 · Nov 14, 2020

mountainjunkie said:
Since I moved to Colorado several years ago this view has always caught my eye heading west on I70 out of Denver, and since I took up photography (again-kinda) 2 years ago I've wanted to shoot this viewpoint. I missed the sunrise lighting I really wanted by a few minutes, and I'm not sure if the haze from wildfire smoke adds or detracts from the image...but I think it passes for a first attempt. It's a strange feeling standing on a bridge over a busy highway taking photos, although I did receive a few "friendly" honks by some passing by underneath (at least I interpreted them that way ) C&C always welcome.

Buffalo overlook by matt gates, on Flickr

I was in Colorado last year. I know the area you photographed. I pulled over at one point to try to get that shot.

You did it much better than I did.

Great shot.