Day 3 Photographing the Famous Crystal Mill, Colorado September 2020 Day 3 of 3

Day 3 and our final day to the famous Crystal Mill.

The iconic Crystal Mill which is Colorado's second most photographed location near Marble in the Elk Mountains. Near Aspen and Crested Butte ski areas, the gnarly mountain pass Schofield Pass passes the mill and the town of Crystal on it's way between Marble and Crested Butte. The Crystal Mill has been within the same family for several generations. Originally built in 1890 to supply power for drills for the miners in the area, it is now a registered historic landmark and is famous among many a photographer.

It is on private property, the same land as the nearby Crystal ghost town (now lodging with rustic and historic cabins and primitive camping, with one developed campground). We stayed at the developed campsite for 2 nights which gave us exclusive access to the whole property. This also includes an unknown waterfall.

We went down for new moon to photograph the mill against the night sky, but ran into very smoky skies from western wildfires. Though the Milky Way was not very clear, we were still able to come away with some night photos.

Not far above the town of Crystal is a part of the famous 4 pass loop of the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness area and is a direct access to West Maroon Pass from the summit of Schofield Pass. From above the Crystal Town is access to Snowmass Lake and Trail Rider Pass (part of the 4 pass loop).

Timestamp:
Intro 00:00​
Packing up 00:05​
My gear on this trip 00:40​
What I use for hiking/backpacking 02:27​
About mirrorless cameras 3:00​
My Complete Gear List 4:11​
Provided tent 4:19​
Walking to the Ghost Town 5:14​
Being Picked Up at Campsite/ride back to Marble 6:37​
Final Thoughts 7:08​
Outro/slideshow 7:46​

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Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairecophotos​

Camera Gear:
Sony A7Rii: http://shrsl.com/2j1j1​ KEH
Sony A6000: https://shrsl.com/2j1hy​ KEH
GoPro Hero 8: https://shrsl.com/2j1i2​ KEH
GoPro Hero 5 (x2): https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO5-Bl...​
DJI Mavic Air 2: https://click.dji.com/AAj3VGIX3Z8bV9M...​
DJI Mavic Mini: https://click.dji.com/ANcbu2umjBIDamJ...​
Sony FE28-70 lens: https://shrsl.com/2j1it​ KEH
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 lens: http://shrsl.com/2j1j4​ KEH
Sony 16MM F2.8: http://shrsl.com/2j1j5​ KEH
Samyang 500MM F8 reflex lens
Rokinon 14mm F2.8 W/Canon EF mount adapted to Sony E mount: http://shrsl.com/2j1jh​ KEH
Rokinon 24mm F1.4 Sony E mount

Vintage lenses with various mounts adapted to Sony E Mount:
Pentax 75-210MM
Yashica 135mm F2.5
Pentax 35-70 F2.5
K&F Filters:
77mm Nano-X Variable ND Filter with step down rings for all lenses: https://www.kentfaith.com/KF01.1063_7...​
77mm NANO-X MRC CPL: https://www.kentfaith.com/nano-x-mrc-cpl-filter/KF01.973_77mm-nano-x-cpl-filter-18-layer-multi-coated
Hoya:
77mm Starscape (red intensifier): https://hoyafilter.com/product/starscape/

Tripods:
Vanguard carbon fiber backpacking tripod: https://www.vanguardworld.com/product...​
Manfrotto Carbon fiber tripod with Acratech Ballhead
Vanguard aluminum tripod with Vanguard ballhead for star tracker
various mounts for GoPro

Star Tracker:
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Pro Pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...​
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