Colorado Spring Break 2020

[chongo]

This year we stayed in a VRBO for spring break just to the north of Blackhawk, CO. It was amazing and each trip to CO it gets harder and harder to come back to Texas. I always set out with grand ideas of a photo expedition but, with 6 kids the reality is I don't get as many opportunities to pull the camera out as I'd like too. But, I did grab some photos over the week we were there from around Blackhawk and RMNP.

Camera: Canon 5ds R

Lens: Canon 16-35 f4 IS & Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II. I just picked up a Canon 500 f4 IS (mki) and wish I'd done so before this trip, the extra reach is awesome.

10 Stop ND Filter & CP Filter

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Overlook at RMNP
untitled20200312-102A9762.jpg by Chris Jeans, on Flickr

Saw some elk
Elk outside of Estes Park, CO by Chris Jeans, on Flickr

RMNP Bull Elk by Chris Jeans, on Flickr

Had a cow shiras moose visit the house we rented three times in two days. This was an awesome experience. At one point I was within 10 ft. of her. She knew I was there but was very relaxed the whole time. I have no misconceptions about it, had she wanted to pummel me she would have been able to.

Shiras Moose Cow by Chris Jeans, on Flickr

untitled20200310-102A9584.jpg by Chris Jeans, on Flickr

This creek ran along the highway just outside of Blackhawk, CO.
untitled20200310-102A9162.jpg by Chris Jeans, on Flickr

untitled20200310-102A9169-HDR.jpg by Chris Jeans, on Flickr

This one didn't turn out like I'd hoped or had pictured in my head but, I love that it conveys just how big the mountains are.
untitled20200310-102A9205-HDR.jpg by Chris Jeans, on Flickr

[BlackHogDown]

awesome shots!

[IowaHunter]

Beautiful!

Colorado is my favorite vacation spot.

[ATX Tyler]

Nice pics!

[TxSon1836]

I know you said that final mountain pic didnt turn out how you wanted it but i love it. the way the peaks just kinda fade into the grey abyss of the sky makes it look like they are never ending. and those real deep blueish shadows in the crevices of the scene. its a really cool pic. relly wish i could see what you had in mind for that one.

awesome pics TBH has some of the best photographers i have ever seen!

[kruppa24]

Saaaaweeet!

[fish4food]

Really hoping things get back to normal.

Have our vacation planned in Colorado soon and was looking forward to going back.

[twdjr]

Nice Pics!

[Lonestar_HOYT]

great pics, thanks for sharing. We go to Colorado every year and hope we get to keep our plans this year. I never get tired of being in the mountains.

[Pedernal]

Thanks for sharing the pics!

[Pistol]

Thanks for sharing. These are great pictures. I worked in RMNP for 3 years. That first picture looks like Moraine Park

[N.DaWoods]

Those are great pics. Thanks for sharing.

[oneisnone]

Ehh, not bad. Look like they might be a little soft

[chongo]

Colorado Spring Break 2020

Ehh, not bad. Look like they might be a little soft

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And thank you everyone else for the kind words. I’m hoping we can still make it back this summer.


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[chongo]

Another
Alluvial Fan, RMNP, CO by Chris Jeans, on Flickr