Category: Rocky Mountains

Now A Resident Of Cool Colorado

Colorado, National Parks, Rocky Mountains

Left Zion country recently for the Rocky Mountains and former friends who I worked with at Zion NP. We are all working at Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP which is very mellow compared to Zion. I also work a day or two at Curecanti NRA. Here’s some images I’ve gathered so far…..

Black Canyon NP is a hidden gem and a destination for rock climbers as you can see by the 2,000 foot walls.

My drive to work.

Spring has sprung along Curecanti Creek at Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado

Lots of snow still in Colorado

Spring is finally making an appearance, sort of.

San Juan Mountains

Curecanti NRA

The Painted Wall at Black Canyon.

This was there the first day when I arrived at the North Rim of Black Canyon. Good sign!

Blue Mesa Reservoir at Curecanti.

This is what I hope to do very soon. Someone caught a 73 pound Trout here the other day.

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California, Colorado, Desert Southwest, Flowers, Food Photography, Grand Canyon, Lay Flat Photography, National Parks, Night Sky, Ocean, Rocky Mountains, Seasons, Utah, Wildlife, Zion

Added Food and Lay Flat Photography To My Shot List. Produced This Video Using Adobe’s Premier Rush Video Editing Software.

Colorado’s Snow-Covered Mount Wilson

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Just west of Telluride and located in the San Miguel Mountains, Wilson is one of Colorado’s 53 mountains over 14,000 feet.

Fall colors and fresh snow made a joint appearance at Mount Wilson, Colorado

Colorado’s Amazing Lizard Head Pass

Colorado, In The Country, Photography, Rocky Mountains, Seasons

It’s just south of the ski resort town of Telluride but in October it was full of snow and autumn colors.

This spot at Trout Lake calls out for a panorama shot. This was 3 images stitched together.

Fall colors surround the former mining town of Rico, just south of Lizard Head Pass.

The Incomparable Dallas Divide In SW Colorado

Colorado, In The Country, Rocky Mountains, Seasons

It’s between the neat little town of Ridgway and ski town Telluride. You take Last Dollar Road which travels through some amazing cattle ranches and provides unobstructed views of the San Juan Mountain Range. Fresh snow added to the experience.

Fall colors and fresh powder have arrived at the San Juan Mountains in Southwest Colorado

Look like a scene out of “The Sound Of Music”

This wide panorama was produced by stitching 3 separate images in Photoshop. It ended up being 52 inches wide at 300 DPI. The file size was just over 1 Gigabyte. A framed print will probably take up a whole wall!

This is the spot I would like to build a house!

Even the foothills and pastures produced a wide spectrum of color.

Even the clouds were within reach.

Fall colors and fresh snow have arrived at the San Juan Mountains, Colorado. I believe the 14,000 foot plus Mt Sneffels is upper left.

Colorado’s McClure Pass

Colorado, Rivers, Rocky Mountains, Seasons

Fall colors invaded McClure Pass which is west of Aspen and on the way to the colorful Kebler Pass.

Fall colors have arrived at McClure Pass in Colorado

The road south of Carbondale passes the nearly 13,000 foot Mount Sopris on the way to McClure Pass.

The crystal clear Crystal River.

Up close

Fall colors and snow have arrived at McClure Pass in Colorado

The Aspens were on fire.

It was a mixture of colors here at this spot.

The hills were alive with the sights of fall colors.

Just south of McClure Pass

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Highway 133 heads toward the amazing Kebler Pass

Maroon Bells At Peak

Colorado, National Parks, Rocky Mountains, Seasons

Finally made it to Maroon Bells to experience the autumn colors and snow-capped peaks. Photos don’t really do it justice.

Fall colors have arrived at Maroon Bells at White River National Forest.

Memorable Images From 2019

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From Southern Utah, Arizona, Colorado and California. Looking forward to more in 2020. Watch in You Tube at HiDef and full screen.

Video Of Bull Elk In Rut

Colorado, National Parks, Rocky Mountains, video

Recent video taken at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, Click on link below. Sorry for shakiness.

 

 

 

Colorado’s “Million Dollar Highway”

Colorado, Photography, Rocky Mountains, Seasons

One of the most scenic highways in the United States, if not one of the most dangerous, the Million Dollar Highway is a must drive if you’re in Colorado. As part of US Route 550, the 25 miles from Ouray to Silverton represents the most scary and jaw dropping stretch. It was originally built in 1882 to serve the local mining industry. Sheer drop offs to my right caused me to slow down and find a safe spot for picture taking.

 

Uncompahgre Gorge, just south of Ouray.

 

The town of Ouray

No guardrails here!

 

I’d hate to drive through here in winter.

 

Red Mountain

 

Fall colors can be amazing