Magical Reflection

A stunning sunset is perfectly reflected over a charming gazebo in the middle of an idyllic pond. Details: Sometimes its the ordinary places right next door that turn into something magical if you’re there at the right time. In this case, the little gazebo on the pond at Fox Run…

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Academy Winter Blue

Academy Winter Blue - US Air Force Academy - photo by Dan Bourque

The morning sun shines under low clouds to light the U.S. Air Force Academy in the shadow of Pikes Peak. Details: Springtime in the Rockies is full of contrasts. The evening before this picture was taken, this area got a couple inches of fresh snow, but in the morning, the…

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Snow Over Buffalo Peaks

Snow Over Buffalo Peaks landscape photo by Dan Bourque

Clouds bring a fresh coat of snow and shadows to the Buffalo Peaks of central Colorado. Details: lighting is what makes or breaks a photograph. In this case, the dark but scattered clouds, bright fresh snow and evening sun combined for the perfect lighting to capture the dramatic heights of…

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Alpenglow on Antero

Alpenglow on Antero landscape photo by Dan Bourque

The first rays of red light illuminate the snowy peak of Mount Antero in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. Details: it was only 9 degrees where I was standing on this cold but clear February morning in Colorado, but the view was certainly worth it as a series of…

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Turkey Tom on Display

Turkey Tom on Display wildlife photo by Dan Bourque

A wild turkey tom puts on a full feathered show in front of a hen in the foothills of Colorado. Details: I’m blessed to live in an area with plenty of wildlife, and the wild turkeys are perhaps the most quirky. I’ve learned to give them plenty of space as…

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Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock landscape photo by Dan Bourque

The twin spires of Chimney Rock stand against a deep blue sky on a summer day in Colorado. Details: Chimney Rock National Monument is a little-known site in the southern San Juan mountains of Colorado. It was home not only to these unique spire rock formations for which it was…

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