Themes: Very Large
These are images that can be printed in very large sizes, up to 4 feet on the short side as this is the maximum width that most modern fine art printers can accommodate. For pieces which will not be viewed from very close, it is also possible to piece together several prints to create an even larger image. Please contact me for pricing information.
A spring snow covers Longs Peak and the Estes Valley on the second of May creating a world of snowy wonder. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
Last night I decided to take advantage of the thick smoke from the fires in Wyoming and Montana so I climbed up to the east summit of Mount Meeker to photograph the setting sun between the west peak of Meeker and Longs Peak. The sunset didn't disappoint. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
This morning was one of those times when you know you are either going to come away with nothing or with something absolutely spectacular due to the large number of clouds on the horizon. Fortunately on this morning the sun found a crack and lit up the bottom of the peaks with wonderful warm light for a few moments creating this magical scene. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
It is not often that all the elements for a photo come together. As we hiked up to Spirit Lake the wind was blowing and thick clouds covered the mountains with their shade. It looked like I might not need to take out my camera this evening.Then, about an hour before sunset the clouds began to part making way for the light of the setting sun and the winds died allowing the water to resume its peaceful stillness. That evening was one I will remember for a very long time. The mountains and remaining clouds above them lit on fire and reflected on the still water. The sunset lasted longer than any I have seen for a long time and so I was able to make this photo which is a composite of 6 images which allows it to be printed at very large sizes. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
Although it is already the 3rd of June, Trail Ridge Road was still closed for snow removal. It will be the latest opening of the road in 20 years. Despite the closure, perhaps even more because it was closed, I decided to hike up there and enjoy a quiet evening at Rock Cut. It was a beautiful sunset with the only sounds being the dripping of water from the melting snow and the sound of howling coyotes on the other side of Forest Canyon. This photo is a composite of about 8 separate photos and can thus be printed as a panorama at very large sizes with amazing detail. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
Not many folks get up here but from a distance I've been looking at this valley for years. It was quite a slog to get here from camp in time for sunrise but the beautiful rocky terrain mixed with the warm mountain light made it well worth the effort. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
There are moments when the beauty of the world is so great that our hearts begin to ache. The deepest longings within us are awakened and tantalized with expectation. It is like we begin to awake from a dream and start to remember something, something important about who we are, something we have lost. You can almost touch it and then it vanishes leaving only a deep feeling of indescribable longing. The Germans have called this feeling, "Sehnsucht". Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
Notchtop is one of those mountains that you just can’t help but notice. The deep notch which gives it its name can be seen for miles. This view lies just up the trail from Bear Lake off of the Fern Lake trail. Here you can see Notchtop towering over Two Rivers Lake on a very calm July afternoon. If you look closely can see the stones on the bottom of the lake both near and far. You can also see Grace Falls gently falling off of the mountain’s lower reaches into the valley below. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
A beautiful Christmas sunrise above the Mummy Range and Horseshoe Park. On the left side of the image you can see the setting full moon. You can find a larger version here. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
A dramatic morning on Lake Bierstadt in Rocky Mountain National Park. This image is a composite of 24 different high quality photos so as to enable me to print this image in sizes up to 10 feet long! Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
This was shot from just below Dream Lake. A fresh snow covered the entire valley as the first rays of the sun lit Longs Peak. This web version of the image doesn't do it justice as there is an amazing amount of detail to be seen such sunlit clouds hovering just below the top of Longs and the first rays warming up the East face of Longs. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
Autumn in Rocky Mountain National Park is probably the most beautiful season of the year. The Park comes to life with vibrant colors all around and there is still a sweet warmth to the air. This photo was taken along highway 7, the “Peak to Peak” highway. Here you can see Mount Meeker, Longs Peak and Mount Lady Washington guarded by a beautiful stand of golden aspen. In just a few weeks the winter snows will come, creating a new world of wonder and beauty. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
A spectacular morning on Lake Bierstadt in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.
When I start shooting in Moraine Park again then I know that spring is here. The snow is melting, the Big Thompson is running fast, the grass is turning green, there is snow on the mountains and the clouds are much more cooperative than in the summer. It was a peaceful start to the morning with delicate light and stormy clouds to make things almost perfect. (Note: I cloned out a power supply and antenna next to the tree on the right). Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.