Random Local Scenes
Moving from Southern New Jersey to the Western Slopes of Colorado has been exciting to say the least… and a lot of work. Emptying our house of 27 years was a huge task in itself and even with a dumpster and sale, we managed to move more than 10,000 pounds of stuff… twice. Once from New Jersey to a Colorado storage facility and then from storage into our new house on August 15. During the process I took my camera out a few times while exploring my beautiful, new surroundings. It was difficult for me to really get ‘into the zone’ with getting settled the priority. Now unpacked, feeling at home and with Fall upon us I am excited about all the photo ventures that await! Here is a random selection of some local scenes I have explored so far.

‘Pleasant Valley’ © Denise Bush
This is the view of Ridgway from Loghill Mesa
where our house is located. The mountains of Ouray
are in the distance about 12 miles away.

‘Loghill Mesa’ © Denise Bush
This is the mesa that we live on.
It is quite large and extends beyond the frame.

‘Mountain Crossroads’ © Denise Bush
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Tags: cimarron, Colorado, courthouse mountain, landscape, photograph, ridgway, San Juan Mountains, sneffels, yankee boy basin
All beautiful. I LOVE the basin and chimney rock locations!
Thanks for looking Deb. We’ll go to those places when you come for a visit. We can see Chimney Rock from our living room. That range (the Cimarrons) really lights up just before sunset.
Beautiful Denise!
Thank you!
The scenery there is spectacular. Your photos are terrific and make me want to be there with my camera.
Thanks Ken! You and your camera will love it here. When are you coming?
OH. MY. GOSH!!
THANK YOU for coming in for a look… I REALLY appreciate it!
Cannot believe you live there!!
Great stuff!!
Nice to hear from you Chuck… thanks!
Beautiful. Enjoy your new life in Colorado 🙂
Thanks so much for taking the time to look AND comment!
They are all beautiful. I guess my favorites are Alpine Glow and Mountain Crossroads. Can’t wait to see them myself!
Thanks Pat. I am looking forward to shooting with you here.
Hi Denise, These are beautiful. I really like the Mountain Cabin. It shows the true scale of the amazing countryside. And the Alpine Glow is amazing.
Hi Joe — Yes, the cabin adds scale doesn’t it. Without it the viewer would have no idea how big that mountain is. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
What beautiful views you have, the best to you in your new home.
Thanks Sharon… we are loving our new home!
Lots of beauty to explore. Liked Mountain Crossroads the best — it so reminiscent of the west — another beautiful vista just around the bend…
Thanks Linda… it’s so nice to hear from you. You are right… there were more beautiful vistas right around that corner.
Wow, gorgeous landscapes, Denise. A far cry from South Jersey! You must be pinching yourself daily. 😉
Hi Eliza! Yes, I still can’t believe we are really living here!
Dreams DO come true! 🙂
Oh WOW! Worth a couple of moves I’d say. Amazing landscapes.
Always nice to hear from you Andrew. Thanks so much!
Denise, Just beautiful. I can’t wait to see this area with snow. Glad you are settled in. We miss you both. Love ya, Mare
Great to hear from you Mary Ann! Still a little more to do with the house but settled enough to take time out for photography and fun! XO
Beautiful! Love it when artistic people think out of the box. Thanks for stopping by our blog!
Likewise… thank you!
For sure!
beautiful pics!!
Thanks Donna. Hearing from you always makes me smile! Hope all is well on North Drive.
Wow! Your pictures are so very precious.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m just happy you come to look at my photos.
Lots to see in Basin Cascades.
That was Yankee Boy Basin out of Ouray. I loved it up there and it is a great spot for wildflowers but it is scary getting there.