The Story Behind This Shot
Longs Peak under a lid of cloud at sunrise, with the cottonwoods along Golden Ponds in Longmont at full gold and every one of them repeated in the still water. A five-second exposure flattens the pond into a mirror. There is a bench under those trees for anyone who wants this view without the hike.
A calm, colorful Front Range fall print with the most recognizable peak on the skyline right in the middle.
About Golden Ponds
Longs Peak, Twice was taken at Golden Ponds, Longmont, Colorado. Four reclaimed gravel ponds in Longmont with big views of Longs Peak.
- Size: 88 acres, including about 56 acres of water
- Trails: About 2.6 miles, paved and gravel
- Hours: 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
Best light: Sunrise is the best bet: the peaks to the west catch first light while the ponds are often calm, giving you alpenglow reflections of Longs Peak.
Golden Ponds hiking & photo guide → · More photos from Golden Ponds →
Longs Peak, Twice
Golden Ponds, Longmont, Colorado
Hike to this spot: Golden Ponds guide →
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