"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.
"Columbine and Neighbor"

A beautiful Columbine sits next to it's neighbor in a field of wildflowers.
"Tower"

This is Square Tower Ruin at Mesa Verde National Park bathed in a soft evening light. A large dust storm was blowing outside the protection of the alcove which brought a nice even diffuse light over the ruin.
"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.
"Sunrise on the Lake"

Morning dawns over Upper Ice Lakes Basin.
"Falling Gold"

An abstract image of golden Aspens in all their glory.
"Evening Color"

Alpenglow falls on Mt. Sneffels as winter creeps into the San Juan Range of Colorado.
"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.
"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.
"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.
See photo in original gallery.