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I took a trip to this area 3 weeks ago and quickly realized the photographic opportunities here. On that trip, trying to save weight in my pack, I opted not to take my tripod as I'd never been there before. I can say in honesty I've never wished for a tripod so bad.
With redemption in my mind I decided I'd get myself back here to properly capture the scene tripod in hand. I took some time off work and found myself at the beginning of the trail-head again. Its a 10 mile trek into the basin and because its part of Utah's wilderness there are no motorized vehicles allowed, either you hike or ride a horse.
Up in the distance just below and to the left of Red Castle is a large lake loaded with trout. 2 miles above and to the right is another even bigger lake with even bigger fish. I was lucky enough to spend 3 days fishing and taking pictures here. Anyone who enjoys great backpacking and stunning scenery would do well to make a trip to Red Castle. In my opinion its the best hike in the Uinta Mountain Range.
Canon 5D. 24-105mm. Circ Polarizer. 3SSGND Filter.
Uinta Wilderness, UTAH.
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This place looks amazing! Mind sharing how you get there?
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Its the same area as Kings Peak, you take Stateline dam road into the Uintas, if you google red castle uintas it should give you directions. Its a great backpacking trip man.
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Is that the same stateline dam road out of Mountian View?
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Wayson, This is excellent. The use of the polariser really makes this a work of perfection. I recall reading a trick a long time ago that a photographer used to avoid carrying a heavy tripod. He carried a small lightweight one and a small drawstring bag (the sort you find in toiletry gift sets at Christmas). When he needed to use the tripod, he erected it, put a few stones in the bag and hung the bag on the tripod. Bingo, instant heavy tripod. Toni.
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You've been featured in my latest journal: [link]
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beautiful scene, love the mountain and all the colours
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Very nice photo, great colours and composition - I like it very much
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I appreciate, thanks for your thoughts and the 
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Hi, I appreciate it, great company to be placed with. Thanks!
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Went there last August. I haven't been able to break away this summer. I do like the clouds in your picture.
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Awesome place, I'll be back next year to get another couple of shots I scouted.
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I am really in love with this. I love how it reminds me that Utah isn't just the usual crab grass and rocks that I'm used to seeing on a daily basis. :'D
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Haha, if you look and work a bit you can find yourself in some epic landscapes out here
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I've never been to northern Utah so the image I have is slickrock and canyons. Nice composition and good color.
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Great scene and nice work well done
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Breathtaking ! Fresh! Alive ! A beautiful image.
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Great shot, very clean compo and processing
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WoW What a wonderful pic!!!!
what lens you used?
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Canon 24-105mm. Thanks!
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Very nice. Sounds like a great destination.
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Wow! Amazing shot! That lanscape is truly breathtaking : )
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i think this is really good, i really hope i become as adventurous as you one day , great work!
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gorgeous composition and colours! I can smell the fresh air and hear the sound of the water. Great shot!
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