Colorado, CO

The State of Colorado is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. Colorado may also be considered to be a part of the Western and Southwestern regions of the United States.

The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 4,753,377 in 2006, a 10.49% increase since U.S. Census 2000. Denver is the capital as well as the most populous city of Colorado. Citizens of Colorado are known as Coloradans.

Geography

The State of Colorado is defined as the geoellipsoidal rectangle that stretches from 37°N to 41°N latitude and from 102°03'W to 109°03'W longitude (25°W to 32°W from the Washington Meridian). Colorado is one of only three U.S. states (with Wyoming and Utah) that have only lines of latitude and longitude for boundaries.

The summit of Mount Elbert at 4,401.2 meters (14,440 ft) elevation in Lake County is the state's highest point and the highest point in the entire Rocky Mountains.

Colorado has more than 500 mountain peaks that exceed 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) elevation. Colorado is the only U.S. state that lies entirely above 1,000 meters (3,281 ft) elevation. The state's lowest elevation is 1,010 meters (3,314 ft) at the point on the eastern boundary of Yuma County where the Arikaree River flows into the State of Kansas.

East of the Southern Rocky Mountains are the Colorado Eastern Plains of the High Plains, the section of the Great Plains within Colorado at elevations ranging from 3314 to 6562 feet (1010 to 2000 m).

The states of Kansas and Nebraska border Colorado to the east. The plains are sparsely settled with most population along the South Platte and the Arkansas rivers. Precipitation is meager, averaging from 12 to 18 inches (300 to 450 mm) annually.

 

 

 

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Simple Photography Poses!

by Dan Eitreim

Seeking out and memorizing various photography poses is the quickest and simplest route to becoming a sought after photographer. Even if you never decide to earn a living with photography, becoming a master of the basic photography poses will put pizzazz in your photography. If you want to start getting YOUR share of "oohs and aahs", keep reading...

The Football player...

The most common error I see in recreational photos - and in more professional work than you might consider is what I consider the "Linebacker" pose.

Consider a pro football player. (The American kind, not what we in the U.S. think of as soccer.) Size is a large factor of their job. The more massive they are, the better. When they pose for photos, they generally face the camera straight on - with their shoulders looking as wide as possible. They will want their hips and thighs to appear huge as well.

The more of the frame they can fill, the better - intimidation is their aim.

Now imagine virtually everybody else in the world...few of them want to appear intimidating in their photographs.

Take Off The Excess Size...

To assist our subject's need to get rid of that "linebacker" look, you only have to have them twist their shoulders so they're about 45 degrees to the camera. This looks natural, and is a slimming pose. If they are visible in the photo, the model's hips, legs and feet should be adjusted too.

As a general principle...Shoulders, hips, legs and feet should never be straight on to the lens .

Avoid The "Sumo Wrestler" Pose Too!

While linebackers choose to appear broad - they don't generally want to appear fat! The only portrait subject I can think of that actively has a use for looking fat is a Sumo wrestler.

Throughout the known universe, and even more so in the U.S. we almost ALL think we look too fat! (With valid reason.) It has become almost an obsession. How often have you heard the phrase "the camera adds 10 pounds?" To help our subjects to visually lose some weight, think about what makes us appear visually heavy! It's the shadows!

We determine shape by highlights and shadow. If we minimize shadows, people will look slimmer. Have your models posing in dark clothing and the shadows disappear - and so does the weight.

Start employing these two photography poses ideas and you'll see instant improvement in your photography.

About the Author

To learn more about photography poses, and get a FREE copy of my e-book: "7 Secrets To Creating Stunning Photos!" Check out my website at: http://www.OnTargetPhotoTraining.com