A Pre-shootout on the way to Moab

Swartzy · October 13, 2008

I rode with Grimace and Gluwater through Nebraska, Colorado, NM, then to Utah....because I didn't make the "list" had to fly home from Grand Junction while the other lucky saps continued on for most likely, lots of "ooooh babies". In any case...here are some shots from the insane 3200 mile trip in 7 days. No sleep to speak of and lighting was tough at times.

#1 (Aztec Ruins, New Mexico)

#2 (Monument Valley-very early in the morning)

#3 (between Aztec and Alberquer...NM)...the forest area..see map.

#4 (Nebraska..have no idea what town...better yet....field)

#5 (Rocky Mountain National Park)

#6 (Maroon Bell-outside of Aspen, CO)

#7 (Rocky Mtn. National)

#8 (Independence Pass, CO)

#9 (Aztec NM ruins)

#10 (Georgetown, CO)

#11 (Aztec ruins, NM)

#12 (Somewhere in NM...Grimace or Gluwater could tell you specifically)

Thanks for looking :lust

schmoo · October 13, 2008

Holy cow!

I was getting texts from gluwater through the week about your "ruined" sunrises and such but I doubted him then and I certainly doubt it now seeing your shots. What an amazing, amazing collection of shots from some truly beautiful places!!

Sorry we couldn't see you in Moab! You really could have taught me a thing or two about landscaping, for sure.

jamesl · October 13, 2008

Swartzy wrote:

Thanks for looking

Thanks for sharing! These are AMAZING! Wow. They put my shots to shame. Great job!

James

Tango · October 13, 2008

Dave, these are so sweet. yet another place i hope to goto one day...

oh and #1

cj99si · October 13, 2008

"ooooh babie"

Pretty amazing!

I keep meaning to send you a P.M. Thanks for the comments on my site!

anwmn1 · October 14, 2008

Great stuff!!

It was nice to meet you at Canyon De Chelly even if it was for only a few minutes.

Hope we can shoot together in the future.

Andy · October 14, 2008

#8,

where is that

jamesl · October 14, 2008

Andy wrote:

#8,

where is that

Maybe up near Maroon Bells? There were a lot of good aspen up in that area that were still at peak.

Swartzy · October 14, 2008

Andy wrote:

#8,

where is that

Heh...thanks Andy....someday I'll meet you in person and take you there...

....actually, it was on the way to Twin Lakes, CO from Aspen over Independence Pass. Was looking for 3 days to find the "right" aspen shot then yelled to Adam..."hey, pull over dude"

Swartzy · October 14, 2008

AaronNelson wrote:

Dave, these are so sweet. yet another place i hope to goto one day...

now for the scolding...:thwak

you made it that far and didnt think to dump those shootout bums off in GJ get over here to ST.George to go out shooting with me? shame on you, that will be three lashings....and no soup for you!

oh and #1

Aaron...I apologize...the whole time I was wondering where St. George was while traveling by Moab....on the way to the airport no less. Since I wasn't driving, there wasn't much say on my part.....but I seriously intend on coming out next fall. With proper planning, there are some serious wall hangers to get out that way as it depends on the light and all.....Maroon Bell is a place I'd like to nail....as well as a few others. Thanks for the lashing and nice comments. We will find time to shoot together...hopefully sooner than later.

Swartzy · October 14, 2008

anwmn1 wrote:

Great stuff!!

It was nice to meet you at Canyon De Chelly even if it was for only a few minutes.

Hope we can shoot together in the future.

Thanks Aaron. I was really hoping to spend some time with you guys but things never worked out (they rarely do it seems). Looking forward to seeing your shots. I hear you went climbing too.....heh....I'd shoot you doing that crazy stuff but you'll never get me up there...

Swartzy · October 14, 2008

cj99si wrote:

"ooooh babie"

Pretty amazing!

I keep meaning to send you a P.M. Thanks for the comments on my site!

Thanks cj.......I enjoy your eye and processing....it's always refreshing to get another take on stuff...inspiring actually.....we are all growing each day....now how fun is that???

Swartzy · October 14, 2008

schmoo wrote:

Holy cow!

I was getting texts from gluwater through the week about your "ruined" sunrises and such but I doubted him then and I certainly doubt it now seeing your shots. What an amazing, amazing collection of shots from some truly beautiful places!!

Sorry we couldn't see you in Moab! You really could have taught me a thing or two about landscaping, for sure.

Thankie Schmoo! Yea, Gluwater had that IPhone attached to his navel and was watching him send stuff to you then take shots with it then uploading to Smuggy...way too funny. That guy really knows his electronics...

. Was fun..but quite honestly, if we had the "right" light..then we'd show you some incredible "OoOOoooooh Babies"

Thanks so much for the kind words.

Swartzy · October 14, 2008

jamesl wrote:

Thanks for sharing! These are AMAZING! Wow. They put my shots to shame. Great job!

James

Thanks James! So glad you like them. As you know, it takes a bit of work in PP to get the look cause the camera can't capture the essence of the beauty most times.....even then...some of the scenes were quite majestic and I thought, "Crap, now how am I supposed to capture that"...

BeachBill · October 14, 2008

Andy wrote:

#8,

where is that

I was going to say the same thing, and after traveling with you along the La Sal loop the other day, I figured you would jump on that one as well.

Simply amazing.

I wish we would have seen something like that!

BeachBill · October 14, 2008

Swartzy wrote:

I rode with Grimace and Gluwater through Nebraska, Colorado, NM, then to Utah....because I didn't make the "list" had to fly home from Grand Junction while the other lucky saps continued on for most likely, lots of "ooooh babies". In any case...here are some shots from the insane 3200 mile trip in 7 days. No sleep to speak of and lighting was tough at times.

Amazing images!

I recognize #2, but could you give us a hint where each was shot at? Just update your original post with location information for each?

Thanks!

thdizzy · October 14, 2008

Great Captures.

Did your trip Cali too? It seems 6,7, and 8 are from the Sierras (Sierra for those in the know). Amazing similarities.

Antonio Correia · October 14, 2008

Great shots from a great place Dave !:D
I like number 8 very much

Swartzy · October 14, 2008

BeachBill wrote:

Amazing images!

I recognize #2, but could you give us a hint where each was shot at? Just update your original post with location information for each?

Thanks!

Thanks Bill...I've updated per your suggestions...some places I just don't remember...3200 miles in 7 days was a blur to me.:D

CWSkopec · October 14, 2008

Swartzy, Amazing shots!!!

I epecially like the Aztec Ruins shots! I was there a couple years ago visiting my dad who was volunteering there, but only had a little P&S. Needless to say, I didn't capture anything close to those!

Well done!!!

Tango · October 14, 2008

haha, Dave i deleted a portion of my firt post...i got to thinking that your friends may not take my humor well...i was calling them shootout bums out of jealousy...no disrespect meant:D

Swartzy · October 14, 2008

AaronNelson wrote:

haha, Dave i deleted a portion of my firt post...i got to thinking that your friends may not take my humor well...i was calling them shootout bums out of jealousy...no disrespect meant:D

No worry Aaron...they are shoot out bums

kdog · October 14, 2008

Awesome images, Swartzy. Really inspiring work.

Too bad we missed you at the shootout. Pity is that there were actually a couple of no-shows, so there would have been room if you'd attended. If there was a single suggestion I would make for the next shootout it would be to find a way to eliminate the waste caused by these inconsiderate no-shows who don't bother canceling their spots.

Cheers,
-joel

Awais Yaqub · October 14, 2008

clap

lust
Great

coscorrosa · October 14, 2008

Wow!!! You covered a lot of ground and a lot of subjects and came away with some amazing photographs! I'm jealous

Excellent series.

Swartzy · October 15, 2008

kdog wrote:

Awesome images, Swartzy. Really inspiring work.

Too bad we missed you at the shootout. Pity is that there were actually a couple of no-shows, so there would have been room if you'd attended. If there was a single suggestion I would make for the next shootout it would be to find a way to eliminate the waste caused by these inconsiderate no-shows who don't bother canceling their spots.

Cheers,
-joel

Thanks Joel! Yes, I certainly would have foregone the plane ticket to stay for the extra days since I was right there. Looks like you all had a great time.

Swartzy · October 15, 2008

coscorrosa wrote:

Wow!!! You covered a lot of ground and a lot of subjects and came away with some amazing photographs! I'm jealous Excellent series.

Heheh..you betcha Ron (as they say in these neck of the woods). Lots of miles but what better way to get variety. Thanks for the kind words. Would be a blast to come shoot in your area.

Swartzy · October 15, 2008

CWSkopec wrote:

Swartzy, Amazing shots!!!

I epecially like the Aztec Ruins shots! I was there a couple years ago visiting my dad who was volunteering there, but only had a little P&S. Needless to say, I didn't capture anything close to those!

Well done!!!

Thanks Chris. The ruins were a bit tough but as I look through LR there may be one or two more to work on...nothing with that sky though but some artistic stuff.

CWSkopec · October 15, 2008

Swartzy wrote:

Thanks Chris. The ruins were a bit tough but as I look through LR there may be one or two more to work on...nothing with that sky though but some artistic stuff.

Those ruins are tough, but you did an awesome job capturing them... I can't wait to go back with my dSLR and new techniques I've learned!

And can't wait to see the couple more once you've processed them!

Dave Clee · October 15, 2008

I love the sky in some of these !!! #5 amd #6 I like the most...Awesome stuff considering some of the challenges you were up against.
Its always nice to come away with a few keepers even when the conditions were against you.

Cheers

Dave

dlplumer · October 15, 2008

coscorrosa wrote:

Wow!!! You covered a lot of ground and a lot of subjects and came away with some amazing photographs! I'm jealous Excellent series.

+1

A Pre-shootout on the way to Moab

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