Where's Nifty?! #2

I too have developed a fondness for Nifty and will be sad to see him go next week.

We did have a bit of snow this morning. These two photos of Main Street in Westcliffe were taken from the same area, the first one is looking east.

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Oh man, I love these, Paul. Main Street looks great in the snow, the murals are beautiful and the cattle shot is terrific. It sure is winter where you are!

Paul, those murals remind me of the murals in the neighboring small towns around me. I'll be visiting them when I get Nifty. Last time I had it I was pondering using my 35mm with it. I am still contemplating that. I think it will be a neat idea and give me a good excuse to dust off the Canon Rebel I have.

These are wonderful, Paul. Quite the winter wonderland - you'll be able to walk over the creek now. Love the cows especially the white-faced one. May I ask why the flag is at half-staff?

AnnieMacD wrote in post #18216777
These are wonderful, Paul. Quite the winter wonderland - you'll be able to walk over the creek now. Love the cows especially the white-faced one. May I ask why the flag is at half-staff?

Thanks Annie. I will confess to having no idea about the flag.

Looks like you are going to have a white Christmas. We might but it is hard to say. Love the shots Paul.

kbColorado wrote in post #18218540
Thanks Annie. I will confess to having no idea about the flag.

If those shots were recent, then maybe the passing of John Glenn?

Leaving for FL Thursday, bringing nifty. Maybe the warm weather will get me in the mood to start shooting again.

Awesome shots, Paul. The cattle is very special Keep them coming.

Nifty got another chance to be a good lens for shooting wildlife, bless his little heart.

These are Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. They are somewhat tolerant of humans, as they hang out near the highway quite often. This is a quite a heavy crop as they took retreat when Nifty moved in for a closeup.

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DutchinCLE wrote in post #18219272
If those shots were recent, then maybe the passing of John Glenn?

I'm sure that's the reason, Dutch ... thanks.


Paul

Adorama Nifty and I were able to get out and shoot. I am off for Christmas and was able to get out and take some shots. Last week it was a little cold at -27 c (-17 F) so I figured it would be a great day to play in the snow and run around a waterfall.

I left early to drop my kids off at school and then headed to a favorite spot not to fall away. On the way as the sun was coming up I caught a nice shot as the sun rises over the foothills.

With the cold there was a light fog. It created a nice mist everywhere and coated some of the plants.

This is a shot of the falls from a higher point of view.

kbColorado wrote in post #18219291
Nifty got another chance to be a good lens for shooting wildlife, bless his little heart.

These are Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. They are somewhat tolerant of humans, as they hang out near the highway quite often. This is a quite a heavy crop as they took retreat when Nifty moved in for a closeup.

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Most of the people that live here grew up elsewhere. When we talk about first impressions of Westcliffe, many of us will refer to coming around this bend in the highway for the first time. The main access from the populated front range of Colorado is through Hardscrabble Pass, where the photo of the sheep was taken. A few miles over the pass you descend into the Wet Mountain Valley. There is a nice view of the peaks along the way but as you round this one particular corner, the entire range comes into view. Deb and I took a day trip from Denver, about a 3 hour drive, because we'd heard some great things but had never been here. We came around the corner and both gasped at the same time. We bought a weekend place shortly thereafter in 2004 and have been living here full time for 4 years now.

Best to click on the title below this one to take full advantage of Nifty's charms ... 3 shot panorama.

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What a lovely place to live in full time, Paul. You and Deb are lucky people. Thank you for sharing those wonderful images.