The Story Behind This Shot
Fallen leaves circling below the cascade at Golden Ponds in Longmont, a 30-second exposure turning the eddy into a spiral of every color the willows and cottonwoods let go of. A log lies across the falls and yellow branches hang in from the left. The water does the composing; I just kept the tripod still.
A vivid, hypnotic fall water print with a center you cannot stop looking at.
About Golden Ponds
Every Color the Willows Let Go 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 →
Every Color the Willows Let Go
Golden Ponds, Longmont, Colorado
Hike to this spot: Golden Ponds guide →
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