Portal in the Pines

Portal in the Pines landscape photo by Dan Bourque

The last rays of the setting sun bathe the needles of a twisted ponderosa pine in gold. Details: this twisted tree is not far from my home in Colorado. I don’t know its history or why it’s twisted and still living, but on the longest days of summer, the sun sets perfectly…

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Peace at the Pond

Peace at the Pond landscape photo by Dan Bourque

A peaceful evening in late Spring as reflected in at beaver pond along the South Arkansas River in central Colorado. Details: I love a good reflection, and the South Arkansas River near Salida, Colorado has several beaver ponds which calm the waters and lead to scenes like this. This shot…

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Sunset Sky over Salida

Brilliant Skies over Salida panoramic landscape photo by Dan Bourque

The setting sun lights up the clouds of a passing storm above the western edge of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Details: Sometimes you have to look behind you to find the amazing. While most sunset photos look west, this was the view to the east on a stormy…

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Eye over Aetna

Eye over Aetna panoramic landscape photo by Dan Bourque

The setting sun pierces brilliantly through the clouds over the peaks of central Colorado. Details: This image was taken from a field near Poncha Springs, Colorado on a May evening when the sun was perched perfectly atop the twin peaks of Mount Aetna and Taylor Mountain in the Sawatch Range of…

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Colorado Sky on Fire

Colorado Sky on Fire landscape photo by Dan Bourque

The last flames of a brilliant sunset light up the sky above Mount Princeton in central Colorado. Details: Colorado is one of the best places in the country to view sunsets because the air is clear and you can see for miles and miles. This view was taken near Poncha…

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Santa Monica Mountains Panorama

Santa Monica Mountains panoramic landscape photo by Dan Bourque

A brilliant blue sky hangs dramatically over the golden rocks of the Santa Monica Mountains. Details: Some places really surprise you. The Santa Monica Mountains are just minutes away from greater Los Angeles, but their rugged beauty is a world apart from the bustling city. This panorama of the tallest…

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