COLORADO!!! [THE VIEW FROM EXIT 254]

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Uploaded	July 29, 2012
Taken	July 17, 2012
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Exposure	1/640 sec at f/4.5
Flash	No Flash
Focal Length	38.148 mm
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[Looking west from the I-70 overpass at exit 254]

I can’t remember when I first saw the Colorado Rocky Mountains or what my reaction was. I am sure the “Front Range” came into view fifty miles out, as I was crossing the high-plains desert, which characterizes much of Eastern Colorado.

The Front Range holds the promise of what is to come. However, it is not until you are about 25 miles west of Denver that the Colorado Rockies come fully into view.

As you drive west on I-70 out of Denver, you begin to ascend . . . and ascend. As you approach Exit 254, you climb to the crest of a hill and there, before you, are the mountains!

This photo cannot do justice to the visual feast that is before you. To capture something of the view, I pulled off the Interstate, parked, and walked to the overpass. The fast moving traffic below (which caused the overpass to vibrate), the absence of guardrails, and the brisk wind added to the enjoyment.

It was a John Denver moment!

As always, thanks for stopping by.

62 responses

Richard Knight added a link (29 Jul 2012):
John Denver's anthem, "Rocky Mountain High," which was released during the years I lived in Colorado (1971-73). (www.youtube.com)
Davide Simone (Deleted) gave props (29 Jul 2012):
just a word: AWESOME!!!!
Donna Mullins gave props (29 Jul 2012):
Awesome view and photo Richard! Hope to see the Rockies one of these days.
brenda burk gave props (29 Jul 2012):
Well now I know where you are,awesome photo
Donald Garrett gave props (29 Jul 2012):
FABULOUS!!!!! I'll be looking at that view 2 weeks from today!
dp * gave props (29 Jul 2012):
Brings back many memories for me....Thanks. Lovely photo.
daniele castellucchio gave props (29 Jul 2012):
WONDERFUL!!!!!
Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (29 Jul 2012):
I will never outgrow my enthusiasm for any mt view, esp that first anticipated glimpse. Great image, Dick.
Litz Go gave props (29 Jul 2012):
gorgeous mountains! Glad to see you back, dix!!! Not sure which makes me happy and excited to see.. :-)
JanElle gave props (29 Jul 2012):
Awesome view and capture, busy highway, too.. what a shot!! Great to see you back!
Richard Knight said (29 Jul 2012):
Thank you, Brenda, for the spotlight, and thank you everyone for the thoughtful comments.
Betty Maxey gave props (29 Jul 2012):
Wow, what a fantastic view! Breath taking for sure! Hope you are having a great time!!! Miss you around here!!
Hilda Cox gave props (29 Jul 2012):
stunning !!!! wish I could see it in person
Regenia Brabham gave props (29 Jul 2012):
WOW!! What an incredibly beautiful place and capture!! I do hope I get to see it one day. It sure is good to have you back!
Fred Moskey said (30 Jul 2012):
A beauty of a shot, really captured the mountains in all their glory. I first saw them driving west on old US 40 back in the mid 50's.
Susan Littlefield gave props (30 Jul 2012):
And THAT'S why I live in the West! This is like the view I have every day, except we have 4 fewer lanes of traffic. A fantastic shot and view...welcome back to the world of JPG, where the new saying seems to be 'there's a theme for that'!!
Kelly Nichols gave props (30 Jul 2012):
Wow!!! What a fantastic view! I have always wanted to see the West and REAL mountains, instead of these hills they call mountains in VA.
elfriede fulda gave props (30 Jul 2012):
So great to see you posting, what an awesome sight, so well captured, welcome back, Richard !
Lynn E. Harvey gave props (30 Jul 2012):
Love what U wrote..amazing shot!
Andrea Petersen gave props (30 Jul 2012):
Colorado has some lovely views and this is gorgeous of the mountains and sky..I wonder if the people who are commuting back and forth to work on the busy highway take all of this for granted....It is nice to see you back to JPG.
Heather Rafferty said (30 Jul 2012):
I lived right off that exit for many years and no I never got tired of that view! Nice capture!
Carlo Pagan gave props (30 Jul 2012):
A W E S O M E ! ! !
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (30 Jul 2012):
Spectacular!!!!!
Patty Gross gave props (30 Jul 2012):
Now this is really a stunning photo of the Rockies, Richard! I love the way you took this photo head on!! One of your very best ever. What a gorgeous piece of art. This makes me want to jump in my car and head out!!! Very beautifully done my friend!!!
Linda Houghton said (30 Jul 2012):
Very Nice POV.. Actually better than very nice -- it simply breath taking! Nice to see you on JPG again, like me you must be busy, busy, busy!
Sarah Springer gave props (30 Jul 2012):
Wow zeee! I have nothing but Rocky Mountain high praise for the most perfect view of some super mountains.....fabulous, Richard!
John Linton gave props (31 Jul 2012):
POVdacious!
Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (31 Jul 2012):
Takes the breath away! What a beautiful clear day to capture that amazing view! You are such a daredevil.
Nancy Richard gave props (31 Jul 2012):
Dick, this is awesome! Love that mountain vista. Can't imagine how you could capture it safely.
Carl Kuntze gave props (31 Jul 2012):
Remarkably beautiful panorama.
Frank Summers gave props (31 Jul 2012):
WOW, Great shot of the Mountains!
Leslie Hunziker gave props (31 Jul 2012):
This is beautiful, Richard! The mountains look so magical. I was relieved to hear you were on an overpass, and not hanging from some highway sign to get this shot.
Laura Fleming said (31 Jul 2012):
lovely! i wish i could see this everyday!
P. Michael Bodigor gave props (31 Jul 2012):
That is one heck of a panorama. Beautiful shot.
Shirley Valencia gave props (31 Jul 2012):
wow!! my friend this is great stuff!!! I love this shot. well captured....
Richard Knight said (31 Jul 2012):
Thank you for the spotlight, Frank!
Lev Lerner gave props (1 Aug 2012):
Incredible place, color and composition! Amazing shot!
Brad Paro gave props (1 Aug 2012):
I have seen this view many times....Great shot!
Ma. Dolores Guillén Solís gave props (1 Aug 2012):
Great view! Good capture!
Deborah Downes gave props (1 Aug 2012):
Wow! Takes my breath away. So good to have you back, Dick. Hope your daughter thrives in Rome. Wish she had moved there before we moved away from Italy. Would have loved to meet her in Rome.
ROCIO GUILLEN gave props (1 Aug 2012):
Excellent!
Ioana Caravan gave props (1 Aug 2012):
Impressive view! Excellent shot!
rashmi a gave props (2 Aug 2012):
W0w! It is so beautiful
Charles Rushton said (2 Aug 2012):
Very nice photograph. It has the feel of a painting. Good to see you back on JPG.
Jean Pierre Vacherot (Deleted) gave props (3 Aug 2012):
Outstanding
Laurie Search gave props (3 Aug 2012):
This is absolutely gorgeous, Richard!!!
Suzanne McGeady said (3 Aug 2012):
You can really feel for the pioneers of days gone by when they walked toward these mountains, or rode. Looks like they go on forever. What a view Richard! So impressive. Love your narrative...brings it to life.
Ann Reece gave props (3 Aug 2012):
OMGosh, how I would love to be there right now!!! This is a fantastic photo, Richard : )
Paperini Renato gave props (4 Aug 2012):
Breathtaking views, beautiful perspective
Bailey Cooper gave props (4 Aug 2012):
All 4 of my kids are in Colorado. And you're right about the ascent. My youngest son lives in Vail and we are doing a 2 week roadtrip up the hill and back for his wedding. Can't wait to start snapping. Great vantage point.
Thad Zajdowicz gave props (7 Aug 2012):
Superb!
Lynn Hathaway gave props (9 Aug 2012):
Fantastic capture!!!
Saroj Swain gave props (9 Aug 2012):
Fabulous shot... fantastic....
MªTeresa Barreda Royo gave props (15 Aug 2012):
Impresionante !!!!!
Lynn Pepper gave props (16 Aug 2012):
Awesome shot Richard!
Aloha Montgomery gave props (30 Aug 2012):
I was relieved to hear you didn't shoot from the meridian ... until reading about the absence of guardrails.
Aloha Montgomery gave props (30 Aug 2012):
I was relieved that you weren't shooting from the meridian, until reading about the overpass with no guardrail. Such a daredevil! Great photo!
Laurie Search gave props (1 Sep 2012):
How beautiful this is, Richard!!
tania medina gave props (11 Sep 2012):
Cool!
Ronnie Ginnever gave props (15 Sep 2012):
Recently came back from Colorado. This is awesome.
rekha nag gave props (10 Oct 2012):
fantabulous!!
Talisha Sachlis said (31 Oct 2012):
What a view while your driving! Excellent framing & composition!