"Yellow Creek"

Mineral deposits in a stream outside of Silverton, Colorado, turn the rocks red as the water comes tumbling down the mountainside.
"Winter's Rise"

In the Rocky Mountains it doesn't take long for the golden crisp colors of the Fall Aspen leaves to quickly fade. And when the cold winds of winter start blowing the Aspens soon become barren, losing their golden armor as they wait for a blanket of white snow to carry them through til' spring.
"Scree Slopes"

These multi colored scree slopes caught my attention while hiking around in the area of Sloan Lake at the head of American Basin. I couldn't help but notice the soft morning light as it accentuated the hues and patterns of the surrounding area.
"First Light"

Morning light softly takes hold of Blue Lakes Basin as it touches first touches the surrounding peaks.
"Blue Basin"

Alpenglow on the giants of Blue Lakes Basin.
"Road To Heaven"

Afternoon clouds roll in atop Independence Pass, Colorado.
"Sunrise on the Lake"

Morning dawns over Upper Ice Lakes Basin.
"Sierra Sunrise"

Mobius Arch frames the distant Sierras as first light paints the sky above.
"Sierra Morning"

Morning light breaks through on the snowy peaks of the Sierras and the Alabama Hills outside of Lone Pine, California.
"Yellow Creek"

Mineral deposits in a stream outside of Silverton, Colorado, turn the rocks red as the water comes tumbling down the mountainside.
"Yellow Creek"

Mineral deposits in a stream outside of Silverton, Colorado, turn the rocks red as the water comes tumbling down the mountainside.
"Yellow Creek"

Mineral deposits in a stream outside of Silverton, Colorado, turn the rocks red as the water comes tumbling down the mountainside.
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