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06/01/2005 12:38:33 PM · #1 |
We are going to Denver the weekend of the June 11th, most of our time will be spent with a large group of friends and having fun, but we might have a few hours to shoot. This is our first trip and wanted to get some ideas of must see must shoot pictures.
Thanks
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06/01/2005 12:50:25 PM · #2 |
I have only been there a few times, but I found the downtown area pretty fascinating. They have one of the most unusual and beautiful outdoor shopping areas I've ever seen (I think it's the 16th Street Mall). Here's a link to some of the most popular sightseeing destinations there. Have fun and take lots of pictures!!!
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06/01/2005 12:58:22 PM · #3 |
I lived north of Denver for 5 years - in Boulder. I never ever went to Denver, unless it was for big concerts, sports, or to go to the airport!
But if you have TIME, definitely venture out of Denver. Boulder is settled right up against the Flatirons, a sweet set of front range mountains. There's great hiking, beautiful drives, amazing scenery, etc.
If you just stay in Denver, definitely check out the museum/library area. I've no idea where that is, but I remember walking around down there and being impressed. Denver does have some pretty awesome public parks. And a great aquarium!
Have a great time!
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06/01/2005 01:23:46 PM · #4 |
I actually live just between Boulder and Denver. I'd definately spend some time outside of town. There's a great scenic loop I've taken many times that's quite fun. from Denver take 36 to Boulder, and turn left on Canyon. Follow that to Nederland, and then follow the signs to Estes Park. From estes park, pick up 36 again back to boulder. Take about half a day, but there's some great scenery, and plenty of room to park to shoot. If you have time to expand it to a full day, you can go up to Rocky Mountain NP and head up to the high elevations.
In denver, Church of Immacculate Conception is quite beautiful, and there's some great architecture in Lower Downtown. There's some decent modern sculpture in the park next to the capital building in civic center park. |
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06/01/2005 01:43:05 PM · #5 |
Thanks for info. We will be spending Saturday in Glendale for fundraiser for the Denver Rescue Mission. A band that we follow named dada will be playing there (Shameful Plug)I am sure we will find time to see some of the Denver sites.
Not sure about venturing out from there. |
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06/01/2005 02:14:20 PM · #6 |
You might want to head West on I70 and make a stop at Lookout Mountain. Not that far away and you can catch some decent photos around there if non-urban areas are what you are looking for.
Lookout Mountain is named as such because it overlooks Denver. The lights at night from up there are pretty amazing and some good shots can be had.
If urban photography is your thing then head downtown. 16th Street mall always has interesting people doing their thing (I have seen mimes, street corner preachers, a snowboard ramp with manufactured snow on it and guys jumping --- in the summer, etc.). If you want to get a spot with the 'not so pretty clean but not a bad area' shot then 13th street might be more appealing. Older buildings, more of an alternative kind of area.
Any pictures from high points in the city that see the mountains out West can be good if you have the right foreground and lighting.
eckoe posted about Estes Park. I vacationed in Estes Park a couple of times over the last few years and cannot put into words how beautiful that place is. The only thing that is a drawback about it for you is the time needed to get there. From Denver you are 1.5 to 2 hours each way, more if you stop and start taking pictures of everything like you will want to do.
Good luck and post up the shots when you get them! |
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06/01/2005 02:27:58 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by TacoVendor:
You might want to head West on I70 and make a stop at Lookout Mountain. Not that far away and you can catch some decent photos around there if non-urban areas are what you are looking for.
Lookout Mountain is named as such because it overlooks Denver. The lights at night from up there are pretty amazing and some good shots can be had.
If urban photography is your thing then head downtown. 16th Street mall always has interesting people doing their thing (I have seen mimes, street corner preachers, a snowboard ramp with manufactured snow on it and guys jumping --- in the summer, etc.). If you want to get a spot with the 'not so pretty clean but not a bad area' shot then 13th street might be more appealing. Older buildings, more of an alternative kind of area.
Any pictures from high points in the city that see the mountains out West can be good if you have the right foreground and lighting.
eckoe posted about Estes Park. I vacationed in Estes Park a couple of times over the last few years and cannot put into words how beautiful that place is. The only thing that is a drawback about it for you is the time needed to get there. From Denver you are 1.5 to 2 hours each way, more if you stop and start taking pictures of everything like you will want to do.
Good luck and post up the shots when you get them! |
And lookout mountain is so pretty looking away from Denver too. Hopefully the buffalos are out although they are a little far off the road. I was born and raised in Colorado but haven't been back for more than about a week at a time in almost 16 years. We had a cabin up past Winter Park and man those aspens changing in the fall are like nothing else I've ever seen. You have to really just go out and see stuff, there is tons to see all over. Enjoy and if you need someone to carry your camera give me a shout...and plane ticket ;). |
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06/01/2005 04:12:00 PM · #8 |
Also going south on I-25 can be good, too. Some pretty scenes right off the interstate.
Going up towrads Estes is awesome. Up there all the time. If you slide off Hwy 36 and to Hwy 7 it takes you by THIS ONE!. St Catherines Chapel and the St Malo retreat area.
Like it was said earlier, taking a little trip on the highways can get you a lot of good scenery, especially near sunrise, sunset. there have been cloud colver lately but, when it breaks through in spots and throws light on to the mountains is great.
Alot of shots in here of the mountains and sun(rise-set)
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06/01/2005 04:18:46 PM · #9 |
You guys are making me home sick :(
I love my new home in Kentucky but when your raised around all the Colorado beauty it leaves a mark on ya...oh and don't even get me started on the winters I miss them too.
Dacrazyrn, just noticed you live in Greeley, I lived there in LaSalle during my high school years and frequented Greeley all the time.
Anyone here from Colorado know this guy...not related, dang it... //www.baconphoto.com/ I think he still lives there. Awesome photographer and beautiful name ;) |
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06/01/2005 04:27:51 PM · #10 |
| The Natural History museum and City Park isn't far from Glendale. The area offers a nice park setting with small ponds full of birds, flower gardens, some historic sculptures and an excellent view of the city skyline. And of course, you can go inside and see some pretty amazing things in the museum too. Just head west to Colorado Blvd, then head north and you can't miss it. It's located northwest of the corner of 17th and Colorado Blvd., not more than a couple miles away from Glendale. |
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06/01/2005 04:33:22 PM · #11 |
Hey Scott,
I moved to Greeley in 1987. Grew up in Yuma, CO and know LaSalle well. We are the same age so you may know a few of these. I use to wrestle (we always came to the Valley Invitaional) and became friends with Mark Moser, through that (not to mention alot of others). Had a roommate and friend for many years, Mike Garcia.
Have to look into this OTHER Scott Bacon. Great shots!!
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06/01/2005 04:51:26 PM · #12 |
I live in downtown Denver and have a hard time suggesting a bad place. Let me break it down quickly:
16th Street Mall: Touristy, gimmicky, clean, unusual people, free pedestrian bus, goes from State Capital to LoDo.
LoDo (Lower Downtown): Historical and trendy epicenter of city. Bars, clubs, sports stadiums, historic buildings, modern residential and artistic architecture, Union Station, start around Wynkoop and 16th.
Golden Triangle: Starts around State Capital and goes south, Denver Public Library, Art and History Museums, art galleries, gritty streetlife.
Edge of LoDo is Riverfront/Commons Park: Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte River, kayaking, trails, Mile High Football stadium, Commons Park (quiet, green park with trails and such).
Closeby: Others have hit on these pretty well...Boulder, Lookout Mountain, Cherry Creek area (shopping and walking district).
PM me if there is something specific you might be interested in. This is a small 5 minute glimpse. The weather almost always cooperates, sunny days abound. Hope this helps.
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