Squaw Pass Winter Sunrise
The pre-dawn light filters over a fresh blanket of snow on Squaw Pass near Evergreen, CO.
Sentinels of the View
Two snow-coated evergreens frame the view of Long's Peak in the distance on a bluebird Colorado spring day.
View from the Top
Expansive views from Squaw Mountain to Mt. Evans as seen from the top of Chief Mountain after a spring snow storm.
Dawn on the First Snow
Fresh snow covers the peaks of the Sneffels Range as dawn's colors paint the sky over a gorgeous fall scene. October 2015
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CR 5 Winter Sunrise
The remnants of a winter snow storm hang over the mountain range as dawn breaks on Park County Road 5 at the base of Weston Pass. Although winter has its downsides, the turbulent weather can certainly make for some beautiful sunrises--if you're there to see them!
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CR 5 Sunrise #2
A wider angle of the Cave Creek and Sheep Creek valley shows the patterns and textures of the wind-whipped grasses and snow drifts below a glowing winter sunrise.
Colors of Winter
Brilliant red willows cover the floor of the valley of Spring Creek on the Rio Grande National Forest. Winter is often seen as a bleak and colorless season, but I find that the colors are just different. Sometimes the colors are more subtle and gentle, and sometimes they bring lovely contrasts.
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West Fork Meadow Wildflowers
Beautiful meadows filled with drifts of wildflowers high in the Colorado Rockies are always such a peaceful place to be!
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Porphyry Basin
Sulphur colored paintbrush, snowball saxifrage, buttercups, bluebells, and thousands of other tiny alpine flowers grace the meadow of Porphyry Basin in the Uncompahgre Wilderness.
Mosquito Range Snowbow
A rare "snowbow" extends across the winter sky over the Mosquito Range. Ice and snow from high winds filled the air with ice crystals, and the low morning sun created this beautiful display!
Father Dyer and a Tree
A lonely tree stands in a meadow in front of Father Dyer Peak just south of Breckenridge ski resort in the mountains of Colorado.
Pike's Peak Sunrise from Castle Rock
A beautiful pink hue paints the high clouds drifting over Pike's Peak on a cold January morning.
Winter Glow on Father Dyer
The last light of the evening brings a colorful glow to the entire basin below Father Dyer Peak. January 2016
Ophir Needles and Yellow Mountain
Sunrise over the Ophir Needles and Yellow Mountain lights up the sky with the golden aspens below. October 2015
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First Light on Sneffels
Sneffels has been the star lately, but she truly is deserving of the attention! This scene was a beautiful sunrise with fresh snow on the peak and the aspens glowing in the foreground. So here is another view!
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Sneffels Snow and Gold
Mt Sneffels stands over thee golden aspens living in the valley below with two nights' worth of snow covering her shoulders.
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Trout Lake Trestle
One of my favorite things about exploring places is finding treasures and little chunks of history tucked away in the hills and the valleys. This was one such find as I wandered around random back roads with my dad toward the end of my trip. This railroad trestle carried trains long ago--trains loaded with people and supplies over this creek and through the canyons to the booming mining town of Telluride. It makes me wonder, what will I find the next time I go wandering? All the more reason to go, I say!
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Sneffels Fog
After the first snow of the season fell on the jagged ridge leading up to Mt. Sneffles, the fog stuck around all day. Teasing the eyes searching for the massive peaks concealed beneath, it danced around the slopes all day before finally settling in a thick blanket for the evening. Here is one glimpse that the fog allowed of Mt. Sneffels with the gorgeous colors of fall in the foreground.
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Mt Wilson Emerges
After a chilly slumber, Mount Wilson emerges from her foggy blanket as first light graces her rugged flanks. This as the colorful, leggy aspens below add a special burst of color to her flowing skirts.
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Flatirons Sunset Panorama #2
The warm glow of sunset radiates above the notch in the Flatirons west of Boulder, CO. September 2015
Porphyry Basin Creek #2
The flowers were in full force as the sun slowly dipped below the horizon. The jagged ridges above the basin were casting long shadows, and the tranquility of the evening settled over the valley. It was a day that reminded me that a day in the mountains is a good day.
Bald Mountain Winter Sunset
Boreas Mountain lights up with the subtle orange shades of sunset as the day fades into memory.
Lake Park Sunrise #3
Golden sun warms the rocky ridges in Lake Park, along a 22-mile loop of trail that courses through the Lost Creek Wilderness of Colorado's Pike National Forest. June, 2015 This image required a tripod for multiple exposures as well as a wide angle lens.
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Lost Creek Sunset
The sun sets for the day over the knobby ridges of the Lost Creek Wilderness. After two long days of hiking, this view from a rock perched above Lost Creek itself was quite a welcome treat!
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Lake Park Sunrise #2
The sun illuminates a rock outcropping in Lake Park as the reflection glows warmly in the marshy ponds below. May 2015
Lake Park Sunrise
The orange glow of sunrise kisses the tops of the rocks and just a few trees above Lake Park, in the Lost Creek Wilderness. May 2015 With the low light of early morning, a tripod is again key.
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Red, White, and Blue Sunrise
Crestones and Sand Dunes #6
Crestone Peak and the Crestone Needle jut up from the Sangre De Cristo Range above the Great Sand Dunes National Park. March 2015.
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Crestones and Sand Dunes #5
Crestone Peak and the Crestone Needle jut up from the Sangre De Cristo Range above the Great Sand Dunes National Park. March 2015.
Crestones and Sand Dunes #4
Crestone Peak and the Crestone Needle jut up from the Sangre De Cristo Range above the Great Sand Dunes National Park. March 2015.
Crestones and Sand Dunes #2
Crestone Peak and the Crestone Needle jut up from the Sangre De Cristo Range above the Great Sand Dunes National Park. March 2015.
Crestones and Sand Dunes #1
Crestone Peak and the Crestone Needle jut up from the Sangre De Cristo Range above the Great Sand Dunes National Park. March 2015.
Wellington Lake Fog Panorama
A spring storm lifts, leaving wisps of fog hanging on the Castle at Wellington Lake March 19, 2015
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The Castle and Shore
Ice rims the smooth surface of Wellington Lake as the morning sun hits the Castle after a spring storm. March 20, 2015
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Equinox Sunrise at Wellington Lake
The soft light of dawn brings a glow to the rock formation known as "The Castle" as it stands watch over the mirrored surface of Wellington Lake. March 20, 2015.
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Section House and Boreas Mountain
Boreas Mountain glows with the last light of the evening while Section House rests in the shade. Thank you again to 10th Mountain Division Hut Association and Summit Huts Association for maintaining a great piece of history and a wonderful shelter from both the chaos of life and Boreas' steady winds.
Last Light on Silverheels
Needles Sunrise
A colorful sunrise over the Needles with a foggy Animas Valley below. Kennebec Pass, Colorado
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Kennebec Sunrise
Sunrise from the summit of Kennebec Pass, overlooking the Animas Valley, the Needles, and the San Juan Mountains.
Kennebec Pass Sunrise Panorama
Sunrise from the summit of Kennebec Pass, overlooking the Animas Valley, the Needles, and the San Juan Mountains.
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