COLORADO

Tree Island on Alta Lake

Alta Lake Campground is located near Telluride, Colorado. The campground is free. Within hiking distance are two more lakes. This one is located at the campground at the base of Palmyra Peak.

Aspen Trees and Colorful Underbrush

Photo taken near Aspen, Co. in autumn.

Colorado Aspen

Photo taken near Cottonwood Lake, near Buena Vista, Colorado.

Cottonwood Creek

Cottonwood Creek is the outlet creek of Cottonwood Lake, located near Buena Vista, Co.

Fallen Tree on Clear Water of Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Colorado

Shadow Mountain Reservoir is located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

Cottonwood Creek II

Located near Cottonwood Lake , Buena Vista, Colorado.

Ducks on Alta Lake at Sunset

Ducks swimming through the golden reflection of Palmyra Peak at the Alta Lake Campground near Telluride, Co.

Frost covered Juniper in the Garden of the Gods

One of those magic moments when hoar frost covers everything and there are only moments before the sun melts it all. Ancient juniper trees in the Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Co.

Classic View of the Garden of the Gods

As threatening clouds appear, the spires of red and pink sandstone rise majestically in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Co.

Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods

This view was taken from the overlook on Mesa Road in Colorado Springs, Co. Storm clouds above lingered long enough after a shower to collect the colorful rays of a sun setting over the mountains.

Aspen Leaf Circle of Life

Photo taken on the way to Aspen, Colorado on a rainy day.

Maggie Gulch Waterfall

Maggie Gulch is located east of Silverton, Colorado. Look for the sign for Maggie Gulch and follow the trail by the creek.

Aspen Trunks and Autumn Underbrush

In some areas near Aspen, Colorado, the autumn colors at the foot of the tree trunks outshine the golden leaves of the trees.

Frosted Juniper arches around the Kissing Camels Rock formation in the Garden of the Gods Park

The Kissing Camels at the top of this tall sandstone rock are framed by juniper tree branches covered with hoar frost. One of many scenes you will find throughout the year in the Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Lower Maggie Gulch Falls

This is a companion photo of another image in this gallery taken of the beautiful waterfalls a few miles east of Silverton, Colorado. This one gets up close to a multi-colored rock.

Indian Paintbrush flowers near Black Bear Rd.

This unnamed basin area, south of Ouray, Colorado has abundant wildflowers and mountain waterfalls that beg for their photo to be taken. Take the Black Bear Pass off highway 550 near the bottom of Red Mountain Pass. Four wheel drive vehicle recommended.

Window Rock at Siamese Twins

Garden of the Gods Park, the # 1 rated park in the country, has many places worthy of that Kodak moment, including this one that frames Pikes Peak from the Siamese Twins rock formation.

Molas Lake and the Grenadier Mountains

One of my favorite landscapes. Taken at sundown, the foreground was in shadow, so I used my flash to better show the wildflowers. Molas Lake has a campground and is a good fishing spot just south of Silverton, Colorado.

Alta Lake and Campground

I fielded many great shots from this camping trip! The campground is free and trails lead to two other lakes nearby.

Ghost Town near Alta Lakes

On the road to Alta Lakes and the campground, this ghost town appears on a curve in the road. This area is not far from Telluride, Colorado.

Paint Mines

The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located in a county park a few miles southeast of Calhan, Colorado, which is 30 miles east of Colorado Springs. It is so-called because of the colorful clay and sandstone hoodoo rocks that Native American Indians used in making their clay bowls and other items, as well as at least one brick manufacturer.

Scenic of Winter Park Ski Area

I took this photo with my Bronica 645 medium format film camera. I have forgotten the name of the road, but it is not far from Winter Park and Fraser, Colorado.

Tall Aspens

Who doesn't like to look at golden Aspen trees reaching for the sky? This image was created in the Maroon Bells Park outside of Aspen, Colorado.

Shadows and Golden Leaves

Aspen leaves cover the ground as if a treasure box of gold coins had spilled.

Telluride

Yonder lies Telluride! From the road that takes you to Bridle Veil Falls, Telluride is the heart of where the best of Colorado can be found.

Twin Peaks and Barn at Twin Lakes

Sometimes great photo opportunities almost fall into your lap. This photo was literally taken across the street from the town of Twin Lakes, Colorado. So many opportunities in this area!

Yankee Boy Basin

The twin falls, twin peaks, and abundant wildflowers is why I call this area Colorado's Garden of Eden. A 4 wheel drive vehicle is recommended in order to reach this location which is just outside of Ouray, Colorado.

Early Morning Storm at Twin Lakes

On the way to Aspen and just beyond the town of Buena Vista, Twin Lakes has a look of the high desert, while providing mountains and lakes that make Colorado famous.

Near Sundown at the Paint Mines

This shot is along one of two trails leading to the Paint Mines, a county park near Calhan, Colorado. The trails lead to sandstone and clay formations that come in many colors, including red, orange, tan, pink, white, and purple.

Corn Lilies at Yankee Boy Basin

I've visited this area near Ouray, Colorado many times and have photographed many wildflowers, but the Corn Lily plant is as beautiful to behold as any of the flowers seen there. In this shot they make a great foreground to the San Juan Mountains.

Cripple Creek Pond

Cripple Creek is a small mountain town that is now home to several casinos but was made famous by the gold rush of the 1800's. I spotted this gorgeous scene while taking the back way to Cripple Creek. It is situated on fenced private property.

Pikes Peak and Gateway Rocks

Looking pretty much like it did when the Ute Indians camped here for their pow wows, except now it has trails, a parking lot and a visitors center, the Garden of the Gods is a major attraction to visitors to the Pikes Peak Region. It's a favorite of photographers, amateurs and pros alike.

Columbine Flowers and Mt. Sneffels

Yankee Boy Basin is my personal favorite place in Colorado to visit and photograph.

Cottonwood Lake

This is a great area for Fall photos. I have several in this gallery. It is located near Buena Vista, Colorado which is on the way to Aspen, Colorado.

Crested Butte

Crested Butte, Colorado is a ski resort but is also known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. The mountain town has real charm and when the snow melts that skiers love, they stay for the wildflowers that will soon come.

Waterfall Near Black Bear Pass

One of several creeks that the spring thaw creates in this basin area south of Ouray, Colorado. The basin is a collection point for several creeks that converge and bring moisture and silt that feeds the abundant wildflowers. Four wheel drive and high clearance vehicles recommended.

Sunset on Shadow Mountain Reservoir

On the southern end of this lake is a campground where this photo was taken. Shadow Mountain Lake hooks up with Grand Lake and is between the towns of Grand Lake and Granby, Colorado.

Pikes Peak at Sunrise

Gateway Rocks in the Garden of the Gods frame America's Mountain at sunrise.

Grenadier Mountains from Molas Lake

Sunset on the Grenadier Mountains creates this mountain reflection on Molas Lake, a few miles south of Silverton, Colorado.

Sunset on the Grenadiers

The San Juan mountains are a beautiful backdrop for Molas Lake at sunset.

Colorado Mountain Stream

Companion photo for another found in this gallery. Stream is unknown but is located near the Million Dollar Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray.

View to the West of Molas Lake

Mountain beauty surrounds this area south of Silverton, Colorado.

Overlook off Colorado Highway 550

Molas Lake is just a whitish area at the base of the San Juan Mountains in this view but it is a beautiful area to camp, boat, fish and take photographs.

Twin Hoodoos of Paint Mines West

Alta Lake and Campground

Still water reflections of a tree island and Palmyra Peak make this shot work for me. Alta Lake Campground.

Palmyra Peak

Taken at Alta Lake Campground near Telluride, Colorado. When the sun sets the water gets very still and very colorful.

Creek Near Black Bear Pass

Rocky Mountain beauty near Ouray, Colorado. Take Black Bear Pass road off highway 550 just past Red Mountain Pass.

Alta lake

Alta Lake Campground is one of the most beautiful places in Colorado.