Photos of Frozen Waves in an Alpine Colorado Lake
Every once in a while, the natural world can surprise us, inspire us with something unexpected and unique, particularly to the eyes of an artist. Such a moment came when I made my first visit to a specific alpine lake in Colorado, revered for its location amidst towering craggy spires and the stark reflections it can cast on a calm morning.
Unplanned and unprepared, the only way I could shoot at truly ground level was to lie on the wavy ice and use any soft materials available (gloves, hat) to support and solidify the camera for multiple shots with varying focal planes that enable focus stacking to create an image with sharp focus from 6 inches away to infinity.
The experience of shooting these photos will likely keep me coming back to this spot as long as I live in Colorado.
About the author: Eric Gross is a Colorado-based photographer and “wanderer.” The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author. You can find more of his work on his website and Instagram. This project was also featured on Colossal.