I had a fun outing recently, up along Cimarron Ridge, not far from our home. New snow coated the tall spruce trees along the top of ridge and I felt like I was in a winter wonderland! Clearing clouds offered spotlights on the rocky ridge and frosty winter coating. I couldn’t help but think that the pristine scenes were a beautiful way to start a fresh new year.
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Definitely “cool” photos, Denise.
Thank you Ken!
Gorgeous! “After the storm, Chimney Rock” is my favorite. It looks like castle’s in the sky!
Thanks Deb … do you remember going up to Chimney Rock?
These generally more subdued views with overcast skies do a good job of conveying what winter is like in your part of the world. In particular, the snow on all those tall spruce trees adds a distinctive visual element.
Yes, the snow on the trees was what I was most focused on. Thanks!
You are so fortunate to live in or near places like this! I like “After the Storm” best in this group.
Thanks! We can see Chimney Rock from our house.
I love them all. How long until you are snowed in?
We only get temporarily snowed in … until the driveway gets shoveled or snow blown, and roads are cleared. It is hard to get out right away. When I subbed school it was never cancelled but just delayed for an hour or two. We have quite a bit on the ground now, it evaporates and melts some then it snows again.
Nice !
Thanks … 🙂
I love them all. Beautiful lighting. Chimney Rock is my fav.
Thanks Linda! Our Chimney Rock is one of the more prominent features near Ridgway.
It is a winter wonderland! “Wintry Outcrop” is my favorite.
Thanks Carlos! Glad you like!
Beautiful photographs!
Thanks very much for taking a look and leaving your nice compliment! 🙂
Very welcome!
“Beyond some” is my fave of the set!
Thanks Rich. Seems to be the favorite here I guess because it is the most distinctive formation.
Nothing like a fresh coating of snow to ratchet up the beauty of a landscape… gorgeous set, Denise!
Thanks Eliza. I wish it stayed fresh longer! I went out 1-1/2 days after a foot of snow and it was all tracked up … deer, elk, cattle, ATVs, snowmobiles, cross-country skiers, etc.!
Yes, pristine doesn’t last, of course. The ‘dirty snowbank’ reality!
It looks magical and beautiful, Denise! Happy New Year!
Thanks Deborah! Winter has drawbacks but the beauty makes up for it!
Lovely viewing these this morning. We have our first snow happening but I don’t believe I will see anything remotely close to these beautiful captures. So thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks very much Beth. Appreciate you always looking and leaving a comment to let me know! Have fun in your snow!
Love how you captured the light in these pictures.
Thanks YellowCable! I used my long lens to focus on where the light was peaking through. It was constantly changing. 🙂
A good technique!
Wonderful set of images, Denise. My favorites are After The Storm, Chimney Rock and Beyond Some Pinyon Pines because of the way the light hits the mountains.
Thanks Ken! It was a fun day to study the light.
Awesome artwork.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment so I know you did! I appreciate it and am glad you like!
Stunning captures Denise!!! If I had to pick a favorite for me it’s Wintry Outcrop. They are all so beautiful!! You do live in a beautiful part of the world!!
Thank you Kirt! I am awaiting the next snowfall!
Beautiful set of images, Denise.!!
Thank you and HAPPY NEW YEAR Isabel!
Absolutely gorgeous captures, Denise. Love the majesty!!
Thank you Donna! Appreciate your visits to my blog!
Absolutely stunning pictures 😍😍
Thank you! I’m glad you like! 🙂
“Pink and frosty” has such a dreamlike quality to it. Definitely my favorite of this group. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Thank you! I liked the frosty pink so I’m glad you like it too! Happy New Year!
Hi. Those ridges/mesas/mountains are really beautiful. It must have been exhilarating to be up there. Take care. Neil S.
I can see those ridges and Chimney Rock from my house and go up there often. This time of year the road that goes all the way up doesn’t get plowed and gets gated. I at least could get closer than what I see from my house. Happy New Year Neil!
I really like how the colours change in the photos.
Excellent series, Denise.
Thanks rabirius! The light and color of the light were changing throughout the afternoon.
Remarkable series of images Denise! The mountains look like layers of some fancy wedding cake, the clouds and light, simply awesome 😀
Thanks! The way the snow and ice stuck to the trees after this storm was especially nice!
It seems often the more severe the storm, the more interesting the ice forms on things.
As always, a wonderful collection, Denise! We finally got some snow last Friday but by the time I got out of work the wind had picked up, which made snowblowing a challenge, and by Saturday morning the trees were bare again and the ground covered with debris. That’s pretty much been the story with our winter weather events so far this season. Work! Anyway, I can enjoy your beautiful scenery and wait til we get some of that here.
Thanks Steve. We could use some fresh snow but there isn’t any in the weekly forecast. I know the winter challenges you describe. With these scenes the snow/ice stayed on the trees up top for quite a while. I think it must have been wet at first to stick like that.
Such gorgeous light you had to work with, in addition to that pretty dusting of snow – just the right amount! “Beyond Some Pinyon Pines” has a wonderful contrast of cold, moody skies and warm, sunny rocks. I like the bands of textures in that image, too, from sky to rock to evergreens to pinyon pines. Very cool. Each one is worthy of framing. 🙂
Thanks Lynn! I’m happy you like them. We need more snow now … maybe Friday!