First Light on Breckenridge

First Light on Breckenridge Colorado landscape photo by Dan Bourque

  The rising sun lights up a perfectly reflected Peak 8 of the Tenmile Range and the ski slopes of Breckenridge, Colorado. Details: This is a photo that can only be captured a few weeks out of the year when the mountains are still white with snow but the waters of Sawmill…

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Sunrise on Sawmill Reservoir

Sunrise on Sawmill Reservoir Colorado landscape photo by Dan Bourque

A pristine sunrise glows over a small alpine lake in the Colorado Rockies. Details: I don’t like getting up at 5AM any more than the next guy, but sometimes it’s worth it. This image was taken near Breckenridge, Colorado on a fine May morning. It rained every day I was…

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Virgin River in Zion’s Shadow

Virgin River in Zion's Shadow landscape photo by Dan Bourque

The shallow waters of the Virgin River run cold and clear through Zion National Park, Utah. Details: Zion National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the entire United States with its deep, narrow canyons and marbled red and white rock walls. Running through the main part of…

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High Desert Sunset

High Desert Sunset landscape photo by Dan Bourque

A world of contrasts is captured at sunset in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Details: This is one of my personal favorites because it captures the extremes of the high desert in beautiful Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Nevada. The passing storm has left a layer of snow over…

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Yucca Moon

Yucca Moon landscape photo by Dan Bourque

A still yucca leans toward the moon and a fast-moving night sky at Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Details: I love taking long-exposure shots at night, but the conditions have to be just right to get the effect you’re looking for. In this case, something rare happened–the clouds were moving at a fast…

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Gathering Storm over the Desert

Gathering Storm over the Desert landscape photo by Dan Bourque

Brooding storm clouds reflect the setting sun over Red Rock Canyon in Nevada. Details: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is an amazing place, especially when there’s a storm nearby adding an amazing sky to the amazing rocks. This one was moving fast, and the scattered clouds were an incredible…

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