Mount Blanca: 4th Highest Peak in the Rockies
Mount Blanca is another surprise attraction I encountered while waiting for ideal lighting to photograph Great Sand Dunes National Park. After shooting at Zapata Falls, I headed into Blanca, the nearest town, somewhat annoyed that I had to go out of my way to fill my gas tank. My annoyance turned quickly to appreciation as I spotted this scene!
Mount Blanca and Old Barn - 4th Highest Peak in the Rocky Mountains
Photographing Mount Blanca, the fourth highest peak in the Rocky Mountains, was exciting already but what really thrilled me about this scene was the old barn in the foreground. That barn, surrounded by still bare trees, with the majestic Sierra Blanca Massif formations setting the backdrop were all perfect elements for a black and white landscape! (more…)
Zapata Falls Frozen Wonderland – Take 2
Here is a full view of the magnificently frozen Zapata Falls, near Great Sand Dunes National Park in the San Luis Valley of Colorado.
Zapata Falls Frozen Full View - San Luis Valley, Colorado
I wish there were a way a photograph could do justice to how splendid this sight was. (more…)
