My family photos in the aspens. (5 photos)

photogmomma

We went up over Kebler Pass in Crested Butte to try to find some golden aspens, but were worried that we had missed the peak. Although many of the leaves had fallen, we found a gorgeous spot to take a few shots and these are the ones I got.... (Well, a few of the way too many I got! LOL! It was just amazing there!)

The end....

Any and all CC is much appreciated - especially in regards to color and B&W conversion.

Thanks for peeking!

Jeff Fillmore

Very nice- I particularly like the composition of #3 and #5 (even more.)

I also like the desaturated look on #2 better than just a conversion as it preserves some of the fall look with the same effect.

I think I would really like #5 w/ the pp of #2.

Good work.

photogmomma

gdad wrote:

Very nice- I particularly like the composition of #3 and #5 (even more.)

I also like the desaturated look on #2 better than just a conversion as it preserves some of the fall look with the same effect.

I think I would really like #5 w/ the pp of #2.

Good work.

Thank you so much! This was a shoot I have been looking forward to for literally months and I was happy that it turned out okay....

I'm going ot have to try the desaturated look on #5 - hadn't even thought of it! Thanks for hte suggestion....

Andi

JamieC

These are fantastic! I can't add anything more than that!

Jamie

jsedlak

wow...

so cute!

Scott_Quier

photogmomma wrote:

Thank you so much! This was a shoot I have been looking forward to for literally months and I was happy that it turned out okay....

I'm going ot have to try the desaturated look on #5 - hadn't even thought of it! Thanks for hte suggestion....

Andi

These turned out more than just OK. These are top-shelf!

I especially like #2 and #3, but then again, I love shots of kids having fun.

OrvSal

Lovely shots, I really like the desaturated one. B&W with selective color is a fav of mine but have not used partial desat to do it. This makes it a must try for me. Cute kids, you must have enjoyed the day.

anwmn1

Very nice pictures.
# 2 is the best. I normally do not like desaturated images but this one works extremely well and is a great capture of the season and emotion.

#5 is another great capture and very cute- a definete wall hanger when it comes to family photos.

Question on #4- is that the actual reflection or did you photoshop it. If it is natural that is extremely nice capture. If you ps 'd it- great job!

Did you get any of this lake and reflection without your family in it? They would be perfect calendar material.

Aaron

photogmomma

Wow! Thanks so much, everyone! I had a GREAT time taking these and it's so nice to think for so long about how to do it and have them come out better than expected....

As for PSing, nope!! ! I'm pretty much a purist and try to do very little to enhance or change the image. (And besides, I'm not that good!) I'll get rid of stray branches, blemishes or whatever, but that's about it... My hubby actually suggested this little pond... Love him for it! I think I got one or two without the family, but not like this shot. UGH! Doh... That would have been a nice shot by itself. *grumble* *wink*

Thanks again!

AntoineD

There are some very nice shots

DavidS

Great shots.

Tommyboy

Great photos. 1 & 4 are wonderful environmental portraits. Number 4 especially is one that I'm sure you and others will look back on with great fondness. I like that the subjects are the obvious draw of the picture, yet they don't dominate. . . . Just great.

photogmomma

Thank you so much, everyone!

leebase

Fantastic -- what a great set of memories....well done.

Lee

saurora

These are wonderful!!! What a beautiful location and those shots of the kids are more than just good. That last shot is absolutely priceless!!!

R Johns

I agree with Scott...
These are "top shelf"...

I could learn a lot from you. In fact, I've always wished that I could capture more moments like these.

You definetly have a great photographer's eye...

Russ

Maestro

Excellent. I especially like the second to last with the refelection of you all in the water.

System

Lovely shots. Beautiful kids ya got there.

photogmomma

All right, where is the blush smiley when you need it?

Seriously, thank you all so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you've said....

*blush* (it'll have to do!)

tlee

Great images. I've only seen a couple of your posts, and am already a fan of your portraits.

---T

digitalpins

amazing photos, I love the area you chose to shoot at.....

I really love 2-4, espcially #4 is great with the water and where you & your family is standing..... really great photo

photogmomma

Thanks so much, all!

Oh, and a few of you mentioned said "where you and your family are standing by the water".... ! That's my hubby and my girls... I'm not in any of these shots! (I do have a few, though, but didn't feel right posting pics my hubby took. Even though they turned out well - as well as pics with me in them turn out, that is! The whole family pics didn't turn out well, IMHO. Bummer.)

Awais Yaqub

Amazing photos cute kids
just amaizng