Little Mountain

03Apr19

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

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.

Filed under: Colorado, Landscape Photography | 57 Comments
Tags: Colorado, landscape, mountain, photography, silhouette, sunset

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1 scrambler27 on April 3, 2019 said:

A very lovely little mountain.

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- 2 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Thank you Rich … I think so too!
  
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3 Deb on April 3, 2019 said:

Beauty comes in all sizes! ❤
Glad you noticed and captured her!

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- 4 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks Deb … that’s one of the metaphors here! I can sometimes relate to Little Mountain. XO
  
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5 Rupali on April 3, 2019 said:

Beautiful images.

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- 6 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks so much … both Little Mountain and I appreciate your nice comment! 🙂
  
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7 eajackson on April 3, 2019 said:

Debbie said it best. Beauty in all sizes.

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- 8 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks for letting me know you stopped by Buck! XO
  
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9 Eliza Waters on April 3, 2019 said:

So nice that she gets the recognition she deserves. 🙂

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- 10 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Right! There’s some metaphors in here!
  
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11 meiphotoimages on April 3, 2019 said:

It’s never the altitude but attitude that matters. Smaller mountains in great locations can be of great interest. Wonderful images Denise! 🙂

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- 12 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Thank you for your visit and comment! 🙂
  
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13 Maddy on April 3, 2019 said:

Wow, these pictures are beautiful!

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- 14 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks very much Maddy … I’m glad you like Little Mountain too!
  
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15 YellowCable on April 3, 2019 said:

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.

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- 16 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks! Yes, always looking for new places or new ways to shoot known places,
  
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17 Angela Moyer on April 3, 2019 said:

I love your narrative, so creative! The images are beautiful and nice to see same subject in different conditions. Well done!

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- 18 denisebushphoto on April 3, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks very much Angie. There is a deeper meaning here that I tried to convey in a fun way. 🙂
  
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19 Jane Lurie on April 3, 2019 said:

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.

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- 20 denisebushphoto on April 4, 2019 said:
  
  Thank you Jane … I’m glad you can appreciate the collection of moods.
  
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21 ruthsartwork on April 3, 2019 said:

I love all of the clouds. Especially the photo with the low ones.

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- 22 denisebushphoto on April 4, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks Ruth … it looked like the mountain was on fire to me, if you are talking about ‘Fiery Clouds Over Little Mountain’.
  
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23 rangewriter on April 4, 2019 said:

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.)

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- 24 denisebushphoto on April 4, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks so much Linda. There’s a few lessons … one of discrimination too. I’ll stop by soon!
  
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25 C.S. Young Jr. on April 4, 2019 said:

Beautiful series Denise! Each composition offers a unique experience of your lovely little mountain. Glad she found you. 😊

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- 26 denisebushphoto on April 5, 2019 said:
  
  Thank you … I’m glad she found me too! 🙂
  
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27 Terry Wilson on April 5, 2019 said:

The little mountain that could!

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- 28 denisebushphoto on April 5, 2019 said:
  
  Hi Terry … hope you are having a wonderful spring. Let’s talk soon.
  
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29 Dave Ply on April 5, 2019 said:

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.

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- 30 denisebushphoto on April 5, 2019 said:
  
  That’s true Dave! It’s all relative. 🙂
  
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31 Ken Curtis on April 5, 2019 said:

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.

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- 32 denisebushphoto on April 5, 2019 said:
  
  Hi Ken! I’m sure you’ll see more of her. Thanks for always chiming in … I miss everyone back in Jersey.
  
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33 circadianreflections on April 9, 2019 said:

You’ve showcased Little Mountain so beautifully! I loved the narrative. It’s poetic!

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- 34 denisebushphoto on April 9, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks so much Deborah! I’m happy you liked the story!
  
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35 bayphotosbydonna on April 9, 2019 said:

Little Mountain knew a fantastic photographer would one day find it and blaze its beauty throughout the land. Gorgeous shots, Denise!

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- 36 denisebushphoto on April 10, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks very much Donna. Little Mountain and I understand each other!
  
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37 Kirt D Tisdale on April 9, 2019 said:

What great pics of “Little Mountain”…..stunning captures!

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- 38 denisebushphoto on April 10, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks Kirt … proof that good things can come in small packages!
  
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39 Otto von Münchow on April 11, 2019 said:

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.

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- 40 denisebushphoto on April 14, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks Otto. The variety of cloud formations never cease to amaze me.
  
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41 crea2010 on April 16, 2019 said:

Love this! I can see why you like Little Mountain.

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- 42 denisebushphoto on April 22, 2019 said:
  
  Thank you … I make a special point of looking for her every time I come and go!
  
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43 Amy on April 16, 2019 said:

Thank you so much for sharing remarkable photos and sentiment for this majestic mountain. It’s really amazing beautiful!

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- 44 denisebushphoto on April 22, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks Amy! 🙂
  
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45 Sandra J on April 20, 2019 said:

Great photos

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- 46 denisebushphoto on April 21, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks very much Sandra!!!
  
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47 Steve Schwartzman on May 22, 2019 said:

Good for you for devoting time to a mountain that’s small and that photographers therefore often slight. You did it proud.

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- 48 denisebushphoto on May 22, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks Steve … I can relate to Little Mountain! 🙂
  
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49 bluebrightly on May 23, 2019 said:

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.

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- 50 denisebushphoto on May 27, 2019 said:
  
  Thanks Lynn! You haven’t seen the last of her!
  
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51 Simon Howlett on May 26, 2019 said:

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!

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- 52 denisebushphoto on May 27, 2019 said:
  
  Thank you Simon! She is willing but seldom chosen!
  
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53 kundo on June 18, 2019 said:

Breathtaking!

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- 54 denisebushphoto on June 22, 2019 said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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55 Steve Schwartzman on January 13, 2021 said:

Personification, no question about it. Are you aware of photographs of this mountain taken by other photographers?

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- 56 denisebushphoto on January 13, 2021 said:
  
  No … and that’s my point … Little Mountain is ignored because she is not as grand or beautiful as the other mountains.
  
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  - 57 Steve Schwartzman on January 13, 2021 said:
    
    And yet there could be another like-minded photographer out there, one drawn to things less spectacular than most, which is why I asked.