Early Winter Photography

Many photographers put away their cameras this time of year before the really big snow hits.  However, late fall and early winter is one of the best times to photograph water.  Waterfalls are starting to freeze over and icicles hanging on logs and rocks can make for some intriguing photo ops.  A recent trip to Rocky Mountain National Park netted several photographs of half frozen waterfalls and icicles.  The area around Glacier Gorge and Wild Basin was particularly beautiful.  Walking up the Calypso Cascades in Wild Basin gives a whole new perspective on these stairstep falls in winter.  Ice hangs off everywhere.  Walking up the left side of the falls reveals a very nice waterfall.The great thing about hiking this time of year is that snowshoes are not needed yet.  Snow has fallen only on the areas above 10,000 feet and the trail is snow-covered or icy in only a couple of spots.  So grab your camera and enjoy late fall for a change.