LF locations in Denver area

I am heading to Denver on September 15. I'll have a couple of days at my disposal for recovering from the jet-lag then I'll be going to Utah. I'd like to shoot one or two pictures of the aspen trees in foliage in the Denver area. Does anybody know an easy access area for a shoot like that . Furthermore , any suggestion for a location where to shoot the city skyline with the mountains in the background?

Thank you in advance

Roberto - Italy

Roberto: Some suggestions. Denver skyline. Try the eastern end of the

Denver City park just off Colorado Blvd. Aspen trips? Denver west to

Central City/Blackhawk area, then take the scenic drive north along

the eastern edge of the continental divide. Another would be the

Georgetown/Silverplume area, about 45 minutes (one way time)west on

Interstate hiway I-70. Get a Colorado map,and a Denver map to check

these locations and contact me directly if I can be of assistance. I

am a professional photog in Denver. Welcome to beautiful Colorado.

Richard Boulware

Roberto,

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The suggestions of Mr. Boulware are right on the mark. If you are

looking for Fall Color, your timing my be just a bit early. However

you won't be disapointed. The "Peak to Peak Hiway" running North

from the Blackhawk and Central City area is excellent. It will lead

to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, all excellent and

worth the time. I would also suggest that Denver has a very

Photographic skyline and you will find as many Great exposures that

do not include the Mountains as those that do. It is also wonderful

and relativly safe for night work. I hope you have the pleasure of

Driving to Utah(another great destination). If you are driving and

depending on your destination, your choices are unlimited. I hope

you enjoy your stay in Colorado and Utah. Just another note, we have

excellent Pro Shops in the Denver area should you need any LF

Materials during your stay. If I can be of help please feel free to

contact me.

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Mac,

Richard's suggestions are good ones, especially the drive north

through Blackhawk. This is known as the peak to peak highway and it

offers very nice views of the continental divide. It ultimately winds

up at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, where you'll find

plenty to shoot.

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You're a bit early for prime Aspen viewing, but you'll probably see

pockets of color change at higher altitudes. The peak to peak is one

of the more popular Aspen viewing routes in the front range area.

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One other quick trip I'd suggest is a drive over Guanella Pass. The

road takes off from Interstate 70 at Georgetown. The route offers

some stunning scenery. Take a look at the following link for more

information:

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<a href="http://www.georgetowncolorado.com/guanella.htm">

http://www.georgetowncolorado.com/guanella.htm </a>

One more quick note. Sept. 15th is a long time away and our weather

here changes by the Hour! But it has been a little Dry and the City

is a bit Hazy during the day and early evening hours. Be prepared

with filters( sometimes they do help) and don't sleep in. Your best

times will be very early mornings and very late evenings. These are

just on my habits, and they work well for me.

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Mac,

Roberto

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If you have the time and access to a car, try the Leadville area and

then drive over the continental divide into Aspen. I have many great

images from the trees, river and scenery by going this route. Also,

before you get into Aspen, there is a ghost town called Lincoln. If

you happen to stay in Aspen (many, many hotels), there are the

Pyramid Peaks and some interesting high country lakes outside of town

which you will probably want to visit. You can then route back to

Denver via Glenwood Springs and Vail, catching some of the canyons

along the way.

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Good shooting!

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John

To what has been accurately suggested---out of Denver, go to the

Evergreen exit & head towards Bergan Park towards the summit of Mt.

Evans,(perhaps a little frost or new snow by your arrival) a top of

the world view of the Great Plains of Denver(East) as well as looking

North, South & West--then head toward IdahoSprings/Georgetown--There's

"gold in them darn hills". bon chance!

Well what can I say? Thanks to all for the very helpful responses.

Hope to take gret pictures

Ciao to all