This panorama features the Mount Meeker massif with Estes Cone and Twin Sisters to the right - and Wild Basin on the left. In the foreground can be seen the South Saint Vrain river canyon leading away from Wild Basin east toward the great plains. Click to enlarge.



Four images of the full moon rising through thick clouds and mist, shot with the 1D MKII plus 1.4 extender plus 500mm f5.6 IS L lens = 910mm focal length:









And some lightning from a hellish storm we had to endure:



Conditions in the park, specifically moisture related, are very good. The wildflowers were still going strong last week - not usually the case in August. The weather has been typical monsoon stuff for weeks but may now be giving way to the beautiful and stable fall weather pattern typical of the Central Rockies. I'll add a few other representative shots from my recent time in the park as they are processed. The dramatic weather, especially the afternoon build-up and thunder storms, made for excellent photo opportunities.