I was happy to see my fall film pictures arrived in my Dropbox yesterday from Englewood Camera! I shot this batch on my recently acquired and tested Canon EOS Elan 7, and Kodak Ektar 100 film. I chose Ektar for it’s’ fine grain and brilliant color and contrast. Some say Ektar Color negative film rivals the amazing quality of Kodak Ektachrome slide film.
I wrapped the fall season up with this shot of a placid pool of water of the South Platte River in beautiful Waterton Canyon. Kevin and I were actually on a quest for pictures of bighorn sheep before the end of the annual rut season., but I wisely lugged my EOS-7 film body along just in case!
My autumn photography season actually began here, about a month earlier on Little Grouse Mountain, near Victor. I see this little stand of trees most every day, and watch them closely so I know when to start my fall photo season in earnest!
Jefferson Creek is another high point of autumn, when we make a couple of visits in search of moose. We didn’t see any moose this year, but the colors and the beautiful blue beaver ponds were well worth the visit.
Even though we didn’t have a lot of luck with the big wildlife, this young mountain bluebird stayed around this fall to pose for a portrait on this fence post. It would have been nice that day if I had brought along my 100-400mm lens, but I didn’t and had to make do with my old 70-200 F4L IS. This was my first professional Canon lens, and I still remember not being able to sleep the night before, because the excitement of knowing I was going to go purchase it as soon as the camera store opened the next day.
Our quest for big mammals in late autumn was not completely in vain. On our last trip out before the snow began to fall, we had a great day in Waterton Canyon photographing the rams. We didn’t get the hero shot of the rams butting heads, but it was still an awesome day with the wildlife. You can click this link to see all the sheep that I shot with my digital gear.
A Few More Fall Pictures on Film
Winter Has Arrived
Many of you lowlanders may not have heard, but snow is falling in earnest here in the Colorado high country! I believe it snowed every day this week to the tune of about a foot and a half. And it’s not over yet either, today the front range will be in the bullseye of the slow moving upslope storm, and it is being suggested that we might get a couple more feet in the area.
With winter fast approaching, this might be a good time to get your copy of Storm Warning, my popular photography book about shooting in the harsh Rocky Mountain Winter! The book is filled with nearly 100 beautiful mountain winter landscapes and wildlife pictures, along with detailed information about how to shoot in bad weather, where to find beautiful mountain landscapes and wildlife, and how to protect yourself and your gear when the weather turns dangerous!
With the holidays nearly upon us, now would be a great time to give the gift of reading. Nothing beats settling down on a cold winter evening with a hot cup of tea and a good book! You and your family will find my new series of wildlife novels both entertaining and educational as you learn of the lives of two very famous and beloved animals that have captivated the imaginations of millions!
Photographer and author Steven W. Krull has been photographing and writing of the beauty and wildlife of the Colorado Rocky Mountains for over two decades. Visit his complete works on his website at swkrullimaging.com
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