Ken Papaleo: X Marks the Shot: Colorado

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Colorado - Dallas Divide Summer.

"X Shot" information.

Camera - Canon 5D Mark II

ISO - 100

Shutter Speed - 125

F/stop - 8

Lens - 70/200 zoom

Went to the Dallas Divide to photograph summer in the area. With the drought I knew wildflowers would be few, but you can't go wrong being at the divide. I did find some flowers but nothing like it could be. Pam and I enjoyed the time spent there, it's such a great place, but it is very dry.

Ken Papaleo

Colorado Photographer

kenpapaleo@highcountrycoloring.com

303-674-0615

Colorado - Calhan Wind Farm - Beauty on the Rolling Hills.

"X Shot" information.

Camera - Canon EOS 5D MarkII

ISO - 2000

Shutter - 1/40 seconds

F/stop - 5.6

Lens - EF70/200 zoom

While in Calhan to photograph Paint Mines, I discovered a wind farm had been built in the area. Even though I didn't like the ones surrounding the mines, the rest off them are very stunning. Their like trees growing in the emptiness. At dusk, each one has a red light that comes on, that adds to the beauty.

Ken Papaleo

Colorado Photographer

kenpapaleo@highcountrycoloring.com

303-674-0615

Colorado - The Full Moons of Colorado.

"X Shot" information.

Camera - EOS 5D Mark II

ISO - 1600

Shutter Speed - 1/80 sec.

F/stop - 4.5

Lens - 500 mm

Note - Tripod and cable release used for this shot.

The best time to photograph the full moon is at moon rise or moon set, just as the sun goes down or comes up. Find out ahead of time where on the horizon the moon will appear, then line up something with the moon, to make the photo more interesting.

Ken Papaleo

Colorado Photographer

kenpapaleo@highcountrycoloring.com

303-674-0615

Colorado Sunrises and Sunsets.

"X Shot" information.

Camera - Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

ISO - 400

Shutter Speed - 1/500 sec.

F/stop - 8

Lens - 16/35 mm zoom

Before I go out to shoot sunrises or sunsets, I check the weather at >www.underground.com<. What I'm looking for is the percentage of cloud cover at those times at my desired location. I like it when the coverage is between 50 and 80%. The only other tip I have is to take you light reading from the highlights of your scene.