Photography Program: Estes Park Enlarged

On Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1:00 p.m. join photographer Mic Clinger as he presents historic panoramic images of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Through a panoramic slide show, Clinger will examine the development of this type of photography and why it became so popular. The program will take place in the Estes Park Museum Meeting Room, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. This program is free and open to the public.

Many forms of photography have showcased Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park as a beautiful place. One of those forms is panoramic photography. Based on the attraction of a medium that is at least three times wider than a normal shot, panoramic photography captures the beauty of the area. Mic Clinger is an avid photographer, and a co-author of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park: Then & Now, revised edition. He became very interested in panoramics that exists of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park and has studied this form of photography for several years. Mr. Clinger has a background in engineering and is presently employed as a Systems Analyst.

A panoramic shot of Estes Park. (Estes Park Museum/Courtesy Photo)

Estes Park Museum Thanksgiving Closure

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Estes Park Museum will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23. The Museum will resume normal operating hours, Friday, Nov. 24. Excluding the holidays, the Museum’s gallery hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.