The fall color in Colorado has to be experienced to be believed. Yellow aspen trees turn entire hillsides to gold. The deepest blue skies you can imagine compete for attention with jagged, snowcapped peaks. The colors, shapes and patterns are as awesome and as beautiful as nature gets. The mountains and natural areas we’ll visit are some of the most spectacular locations on Earth, and when you add in the amazing colors of autumn you won’t find a better place to be with a camera this fall.
This tour is based in Ouray, Colorado, in the heart of the San Juan Mountains and often called “the Switzerland of America.” Join Don Mammoser on this Colorado Fall Color Photo Tour, in my home state during the fleeting, but spectacular fall color season and prepare to be amazed. Our lodging (included) is located right in the heart of the fall color. On this guided photo tour, you’ll travel with a pro to capture sweeping Colorado scenery that you’ll be proud to print or add to your gallery. Don Mammoser has lived in Colorado for 27 years and has written 3 books about photographing Colorado. He knows exactly where the best locations are and will take you to places without crowds of other photographers.
What to Bring
- Digital camera body or 2 in order to have a backup
- Wide angle lens such as a full frame equivalent of 17-40mm
- Mid-range telephoto lens such as a 28-200mm
- Close-up or macro lens (extension tubes or a proper diopter filter can be substituted for macro lens)
- Sturdy tripod
- Polarizing filter for your wide angle and mid-range lenses
- Extra batteries and battery charger
- Plenty of memory cards
Notes
- Tour is based out of Ouray, Colorado. This small mountain town is located in the Southwest area of the state, about a 6 hour drive (333 miles) from Denver.
- Nearest airport for flying is Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), about a 2 hour drive (97 miles) from Ouray.
- Your own ground transportation for this tour is very helpful. Rental vehicles are available at the Grand Junction or Denver airport.
- The group will caravan and carpool once everyone arrives in Ouray.
- An SUV type vehicle or small truck with higher ground clearance is VERY helpful for this tour.
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