Moraine Park Photos

Moraine Park Sunrise		Moraine Park Summer		Big Thompson River

Moraine Park views of Gabletop Mountain, Sprague Mountain and Stones Peak, Longs Peak, Hallett Peak, Twin Sisters Peak and other majestic mountains is where some of the most iconic photos of Rocky Mountain National Park are taken. Besides majestic mountains and peaks, Travel Photo Guides Rocky Mountain National Park iPhone app also shows you where to find and take photos of the beautiful lakes and wildlife found in the Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park features rugged scenery, including spectacular views of the mountains and peaks of the Continental Divide, forests, lakes and alpine tundra. The Park has a wide variety of wildlife including elk, bighorn sheep, moose, bears, hawks and other birds. Colorful wildflowers such as columbine, sunflowers, iris and pasque flowers grow in the spring and summer. There is easy access to back-country trails for hiking, back packing, rock climbing and camping where you can find all these beautiful views to enjoy and photograph. The best time to take photos and pictures of the rugged scenery and wildlife is often at sunrise or sunset.

Camera Equipment Used in Photos

These photos were taken with a Canon EOS 5D and a EF17-40mm F/4L USM or a Digital rebel XT 18-55mm kit lens.  Nikon shooters will prefer a D3 or a D90.  Other full frame  or APS-C cameras such as the Nikon d300 or Canon 7D will work as well.  Many landscape photographers  consider   a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens an essential piece of camera equipement.  This lens is available for most digital cameras including DSLRs  from Leica, Pentax , Sony, Sigma and Olympus.