Sneffels Reflection
Near Ridgway, CO
SNEFFELS REFLECTION
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SNEFFELS REFLECTION
This wonderful location near Ridgway, CO, can produce great shots at sunrise, sunset, or even in the middle of the day.
Fall color season in Colorado is a delight for photographers and others who want to enjoy the beauty of "America's Great Outdoors." This is just one example of great opportunities hidden in plain sight.
Images and location summary by Tim Wier
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I would rate the difficulty of this trail between 3 and 5 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most difficult). It is a simple 300 yard hike from the parking area to the small beaver pond. However, the 7 mile drive on the dirt road that is CR7 can be bumpy and rough in some places and is best traveled with a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
The dirt road that is county road CR7 is public property and can be used for taking pictures and traveling through the ranch land. However, until you reach the National Forest barrier toward the very end of CR7, the land on either side of the dirt road is private property, and the owner, Ralph Lauren (Double RL Ranch), takes this seriously. I have been reminded of this by ranch hands many times.
The small beaver dam only has room for about 4 - 5 people and is NOT very sturdy. Often times in the fall, hunters set up camp near the parking area and can be in your view of the magnificent scene. Try to position yourself to the far right of the beaver dam to give you the best chance of blocking the hunter's trailers/tents.
My suggestion is not to try to capture the whole pond. Try to position the composition so the pond looks like a lake and the reflection is the story. Shooting from a lower position makes the reflection more pronounced.
The image above was taken with a 40mm lens
9,305 Ft. Elevation
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