An arduous hike in the cold dark night is needed to reach this fantastic location before the sun rises and bathes the tall and epic cliffs with its warm orange light. The frozen lake servers a unique perspective and foreground to the majestic power of nature.

Location:
Dream Lake. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

Gear used:
Induro CT-314 tripod and BHL2 ballhead.
Canon EOS 5D-S.
Canon 16-35mm L lens
Polarizing filter

Settings:
Two exposures blended using Lightroom and Photoshop
ISO 160
f/13 at 23mm focal length