Author Archives: Tom Mangan

As I mentioned in my entry last week, I had some epic conditions last week in Rocky Mountain National Park. As such, I figured I’d save the best for last. Having the photography Gods shine down on you can be … Continue reading →

The last few days have been very productive for me in the field. It’s no coincidence that we’ve been having a very unsettled weather pattern here on the Front Range the last few days. I like nothing better than to … Continue reading →

Spring has sprung in Rocky Mountain National Park. In fact, lately there have been many more hints of Summer than of Spring. Regardless of the abnormally warm weather here on the Front Range, creeks are flowing, aspen tree’s are leafing … Continue reading →

Chasm Falls, Rocky Mountain National Park’s closet thing to a Utah slot canyon. Located a little more than a mile up Fall River Road, Chasm falls is an impressive location to watch Fall River tumble through the aptly named slot … Continue reading →

I can only imagine Albert Bierstadt taking in this awesome sunrise at the lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, named in his honor. The lighting, clouds and color are reminiscent of the nineteenth century Hudson River School artist’s paintings. Albert … Continue reading →

With the warm temperatures and early spring continuing, there are lots of current photographic opportunities in Rocky Mountain National Park that are occurring much earlier in the year than is typical. I realize this abstract of Glacier Creek just Loch … Continue reading →

One of the aspects I love about landscape photography is you really never know what’s going to transpire on any given day out and about. You can prepare, plan, plot, and peruse locations and idea’s but when the golden hours … Continue reading →

I cant think of a better way to spend St. Patrick’s day morning than at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Perhaps, aptly named Emerald Lake would be more appropriate, but I can say for sure its still under … Continue reading →