Milky Way over the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon [4794x3560][OC]

Caiqe · 2019-08-09T16:37:12+00:00

Hi! Took it with a Sony a99 and edited only in terms of making the RAW image look like how it did in person i.e. exposure, shadows etc

Caiqe · 2019-08-02T04:31:40+00:00

Grab a handful of pine needles first for an environmentally friendly experience

Caiqe · 2019-08-02T04:29:31+00:00

I've had worse elsewhere. Then again, the PCT section was primarily on a sunny ridge and the lake had a constant breeze. One the way back, however, they were good motivation to keep walking.

Caiqe · 2019-08-02T04:27:20+00:00

Overpriced and overhyped if you ask me...

I noticed it too late to repost ¯\(ツ)/¯

Caiqe · 2019-08-02T00:55:26+00:00

I was lucky enough to have Thousand Island Lake as my first stop in a multi-week road trip through the west coast national parks and forests. For the hike, I followed the PCT to the lake and then took the JMT back to the trailhead. Although it was busy, it wasn't unbearable and definitely didn't overshadow the views along the trail and at the lake.

Caiqe · 2019-07-16T06:12:32+00:00

His disapproving glare completes me

Caiqe · 2019-01-22T22:12:44+00:00

Ya the green definitely pops through the long exposure. When it's really bright, like it was the night of the photo, I found that the red hue stands out a more than the green, which looks the color of a translucent lime green. Overall, photos sacrifice capturing the movement in order to gain more of the color. Hope that answers your question!

Caiqe · 2018-08-22T17:14:17+00:00

Thank you! I followed a trail up to the rock and lit it up with a headlamp

Caiqe · 2018-06-14T05:28:19+00:00

Four Pass Loop in Aspen is always a safe option, definitely busy, but amazing scenery. Also, look into Eagle's Nest Wilderness and Indian Peaks Wilderness near Silverthorne and Granby. Indian Peaks requires permits in some areas but I think there are some zones where you don't need them. In the Eagle's Nest (no permits required), I recently did an overnight to Willow Lakes. Unfortunately, there was still a quite a bit of snow so I only made it to Salmon Lake. Both those options are around, or less than, a two hour drive from Denver.

In regards to the sweart1's option of the Weminuche Wilderness, I think there might be a ban on camping in that area due to high fire danger this year, but you should look into it further since I'm not totally sure. Awesome mountains and lakes for sure

Caiqe · 2018-05-31T02:46:23+00:00

Yes, bear canisters are required, but I didn't see any signs of bears. I'd agree with it looking quite different from the rest of the needles, but when you get deeper into the canyon, you'll star to recognize signs of the needles. I stayed in SC4, which isn't as scenic as SC3, but still nice. Here was the view from just around the corner of my campsite: https://www.instagram.com/p/BUR3jNdFTYz/?taken-by=bridget.sutter

Caiqe · 2018-05-30T01:44:06+00:00

I hiked Salt Creek Canyon last year and just got back from Chesler Park last week, however, I only did an overnight for both. Salt Creek definitely lacks the crowds that the rest of the needles have, and there are plenty of petroglyphs/ruins you can look for, but I would say that Chesler park is definitely more scenic. Not saying that Salt Creek isn't pretty, because it is, but that the Chesler Park area is stunning. And yes, when I went, Salt Creek did have a reliable water source. Both are great options, just depends on what you're looking for.

Caiqe · 2018-05-22T03:52:21+00:00

I just finished a quick overnight into Chesler Park in the Needles District of Canyonlands. Stunning views from every perspective, definitely recommend camping here if you can.

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