Little Mountain
Once upon a time there was a mountain so small in comparison to its majestic neighbors, no one paid any attention to her. Everyone talked about the ‘Fourteeners’ … tall and mighty. Photographers came from near and far to photograph the taller mountains, never even noticing Little Mountain. No one even cared to know Little Mountain’s name and there were no pictures of her on the internet. Although lonely, the little mountain tried to be content … just to be a mountain in the San Juans of Colorado. One day, the little mountain spotted a lady on a cliff in the distance. She had a camera with a big, long lens and it was pointed right at her! From her lookout, the lady noticed the small and lonely mountain to the west, looking beautiful below the clouds and setting sun. Finally! … Little Mountain had been noticed. She started seeing the lady every so often. You see, the lady developed a fondness and appreciation for Little Mountain and the beautiful skies overhead.
‘Delicate Stripes Over Little Mountain’ © Denise Bush
‘Little Mountain In The Clouds’ © Denise Bush
‘Little Mountain Through Cottonwoods’ © Denise Bush
‘Fiery Clouds Over Little Mountain’ © Denise Bush
‘Snow Clouds Over Little Mountain’ © Denise Bush
‘Little Mountain Silhouette’ © Denise Bush
What I can gather from maps this little mountain is named West Baldy. From my lookout points I can see this looking down Pleasant Valley to the west, and the majestic Sneffels mountains looking south and the unique Cimarrons to the east.I have been shooting this mountain when something happens with the clouds or light. If you follow this blog chances are you’ve seen other shots posted here in the past.
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A very lovely little mountain.
Thank you Rich … I think so too!
Beauty comes in all sizes! ❤
Glad you noticed and captured her!
Thanks Deb … that’s one of the metaphors here! I can sometimes relate to Little Mountain. XO
Beautiful images.
Thanks so much … both Little Mountain and I appreciate your nice comment! 🙂
Debbie said it best. Beauty in all sizes.
Thanks for letting me know you stopped by Buck! XO
So nice that she gets the recognition she deserves. 🙂
Right! There’s some metaphors in here!
It’s never the altitude but attitude that matters. Smaller mountains in great locations can be of great interest. Wonderful images Denise! 🙂
Thank you for your visit and comment! 🙂
Wow, these pictures are beautiful!
Thanks very much Maddy … I’m glad you like Little Mountain too!
Lovely narrative introducing the little lady along with lovely pictures of her.
I think this is part of photography which you should find new places, things, whatever that have not been shot before.
Thanks! Yes, always looking for new places or new ways to shoot known places,
I love your narrative, so creative! The images are beautiful and nice to see same subject in different conditions. Well done!
Thanks very much Angie. There is a deeper meaning here that I tried to convey in a fun way. 🙂
A children’s book in the making, Denise. I love your personification of Little Mountain and your images are spectacular as always. I love all the moods you’ve captured.
Thank you Jane … I’m glad you can appreciate the collection of moods.
I love all of the clouds. Especially the photo with the low ones.
Thanks Ruth … it looked like the mountain was on fire to me, if you are talking about ‘Fiery Clouds Over Little Mountain’.
Good demonstration and explanation for the wisdom to look in front of you for the beauty of the world. It’s right there before your eyes. (Of course, Denise’s eyes are always wide open and primed for beauty.)
Thanks so much Linda. There’s a few lessons … one of discrimination too. I’ll stop by soon!
Beautiful series Denise! Each composition offers a unique experience of your lovely little mountain. Glad she found you. 😊
Thank you … I’m glad she found me too! 🙂
The little mountain that could!
Hi Terry … hope you are having a wonderful spring. Let’s talk soon.
Little Mountain would be a big mountain in a lot of other states. People would come for miles, especially for the views you’ve found.
That’s true Dave! It’s all relative. 🙂
Little Mountain is proud the nice lady with the camera came along and noticed her beauty and shared those photos with the lady’s friends and followers.
Hi Ken! I’m sure you’ll see more of her. Thanks for always chiming in … I miss everyone back in Jersey.
You’ve showcased Little Mountain so beautifully! I loved the narrative. It’s poetic!
Thanks so much Deborah! I’m happy you liked the story!
Little Mountain knew a fantastic photographer would one day find it and blaze its beauty throughout the land. Gorgeous shots, Denise!
Thanks very much Donna. Little Mountain and I understand each other!
What great pics of “Little Mountain”…..stunning captures!
Thanks Kirt … proof that good things can come in small packages!
Big isn’t always better, is it! I sure love these images of Little Mountain. More subtle but still with a distinct character. I am amazed about the cloud formations in the last photo. Quite extraordinary.
Thanks Otto. The variety of cloud formations never cease to amaze me.
Love this! I can see why you like Little Mountain.
Thank you … I make a special point of looking for her every time I come and go!
Thank you so much for sharing remarkable photos and sentiment for this majestic mountain. It’s really amazing beautiful!
Thanks Amy! 🙂
Great photos
Thanks very much Sandra!!!
Good for you for devoting time to a mountain that’s small and that photographers therefore often slight. You did it proud.
Thanks Steve … I can relate to Little Mountain! 🙂
A great post, Denise! The story is charming. It really pays off to visit one place over and over again, as you have proven here with all these excellent images. I like seeing it in so many different guises….it has a lovely sensuous roll to it….there’s something about the winter photo and the one with Little Mountain between the trees that really appeals to me. Wonderful series, I trust there will be more.
Thanks Lynn! You haven’t seen the last of her!
A beautiful study of this little but attractive mountain Denise. I feel its isolation reinforces its presence in the landscape despite it being small in stature – it’s almost as if the mountain is willing itself to be photographed!
Thank you Simon! She is willing but seldom chosen!
Breathtaking!
Thank you!
Personification, no question about it. Are you aware of photographs of this mountain taken by other photographers?
No … and that’s my point … Little Mountain is ignored because she is not as grand or beautiful as the other mountains.
And yet there could be another like-minded photographer out there, one drawn to things less spectacular than most, which is why I asked.