Stanley, ID

[JohnC]

This one is also from my recent trip. It is the Salmon River and Sawtooth Mountains with some of Lower Stanley in view. I actually stayed in a cabin on the river, located just in front of the bridge and properties on the right.

 

[AlanLichty]

Beautiful viewpoint for that range and nice weather for that area as well.

 

[sweetgrass]

Very picturesque.

 

[JohnC]

Thanks guys. It was good weather Alan. The snow in the mountains had fallen a couple weeks earlier. Amazingly enough the vantage point is actually from a turnout just after the road ramps up for a nice elevated view. Of course wandering beyond the turnout is always more exciting. I actually climbed part way up a hill with no trail, on the opposite side of the road. Couldn't get a good view due to other growth and decided to climb back down while still able too. ;-)

 

[Ben Egbert]

I have stayed in that same cabin, fantastic views.

 

[JohnC]

I have stayed in that same cabin, fantastic views.

Yeah, they sure are. I definitely want to go back.

Here's the view from my porch...

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Lovely view. Should put it on my list to visit sometime.

 

[Ben Egbert]

That's the one, might have been a different room, but this is the place. I ate at that restaurant by the bridge.

 

[JohnC]

Jameel, you absolutely should.

Ben, mine was a freestanding cabin. Had a small kitchen. I was only there one night scrambling to figure out where to shoot the next morning. I nuked a can of chili and had a couple beers in the room. Next time I’ll spend more time there, plan better and find an open restaurant for a nice hot meal.

 

[Amy Earl]

Really beautiful place and nice shots.

 

[JimFox]

Very cool John! What a great location you found. I definitely like this composition and view. I would suggest to darken the grasses in the lower right from their bright tan color to a more darker brown as that corner grabs the eye a bit. But otherwise, this is really sweet and I sure would have liked to have been there.

 

[JohnC]

Very cool John! What a great location you found. I definitely like this composition and view. I would suggest to darken the grasses in the lower right from their bright tan color to a more darker brown as that corner grabs the eye a bit. But otherwise, this is really sweet and I sure would have liked to have been there.

Thanks Jim. I think you're right about the grass.

A friend told me about Stanley and I actually extended my trip to come back thru Stanley and the Sun Valley area. I spent a nite in Stanley as well as a nite in Hailey and am so glad I did. The beauty in those areas cannot be overstated. Especially since I timed it just right for some stunning fall colors. I'm already trying to plan a future trip where I can spend more time in those areas.