Colorado

Black And White Photo Of The Historic Crystal MillThe Crystal Mill, named for the nearby ghost town of Crystal, Colorado, is a long-standing pilgrimage spot for photographers.

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Crystal Mill In Marble ColoradoThe remains of Crystal Mill are a great reminder of Colorado's mining history. The mill rises majestically over the Crystal River and provides a great photo opportunity during the wonderful Aspen fall colors. It is located on a very rough four-wheel-drive road and can be accessed through either Marble or Crested Butte. Plan on hiking at least a little as the drive is very dangerous and the sections after Lizard Lake get very narrow and windy as you progress towards the old ruins.

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Double Rainbow Over Colorado National MonumentWhile driving along the scenic Rim Rock drive in Colorado National Monument, we looked in the rear view mirror to see a spectacular double rainbow over the red cliffs. We immediately pulled over to the side and setup our tripods on the road to capture the beautiful colors in the cool crisp fall air. What a way for mother nature to reward us after a morning of stormy weather.

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Evergreen Amongst Aspen GroveIt's good to be different - The other day while photographing fall colors in Colorado, I saw this small evergreen amongst all the aspens. I loved the contrast the dark evergreen provided against all the white aspen trunks.

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Mount Sneffels With Golden AspensMount Sneffels, one of the Colorado 14ers, surrounded by a sea of golden aspens during fall.

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Old West Colorado Photography The Crystal MillA visually appealing picture of The Crystal Mill from our Colorado photography sessions. Harking back to days long gone and reminiscent of how it used to be, this old structure lingers. Set in the Colorado high country among the mountains and aspen filled forests, this log constructed building is mesmerizing. Perilously perched on a rock cliff, it once harnessed the power of the Crystal River flowing next door. Autumn in Colorado is stunning, and we make our way to this off grid location during our Fall Colors photo tour. Nearby is the ghost town of Crystal, and this mill is just one of the many remnants from the Old West.

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Aspen Grove In ColoradoWe were seeking the fall colors in central Colorado and came across this wonderful grove of tightly packed Aspen trees. The trees were so close together, it was almost impossible to capture the brilliant yellow foliage.

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Famous Maroon Bells In ColoradoThe Maroon Bells near Aspen, CO, might be one of America’s most photographed landscapes — but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to see them a new way.

When we saw Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak reflected in the still surface of Maroon Lake, we knew we had to take an infrared shot. Call it proof that no two people will see this stunning Colorado vista quite the same way!

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Image Of Milky Way Balanced With Colorado MountainsThis earthbound astral image of the Milky Way is offset by the mountains of Colorado. Centered and framed by stars is one arm of our spiral galaxy. A brilliantly colorful night photography shot from Silverthorne.

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Kid In SpringA kid mountain goat takes a stroll through the Colorado mountains in the Summer.

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Last Dollar SunsetA split rail fence during a firery sunset on the Last Dollar road outside of Ridgway Colorado.

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Old Barn With Fall ColorsBetween the Colorado towns of Telluride and Ridgeway, this abandon barn sits in a vividly colored valley. This area is a fantastic location for fall colors photography.

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Rainbow At Crystal Mill In ColoradoFed by a melting glacier, the Crystal River passes beneath the ruins of the Crystal Mill on its way to the Roaring Fork. In this photo taken in late June, the waterfalls are at their peak, and rainbows in the spray are bright enough to photograph.

The Crystal Mill makes for a great photo, but it’s not easy to reach. You’ll need a vehicle with four-wheel drive and some hiking to see it. A guided trip, like the ones led by Shetzers photography, is a great way to get close to remote sites like this.

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Reflections At Lizard Lake Outside Marble ColoradoDeep in the backcountry outside of Marble Colorado is the vibrant Lizard Lake. During autumn the lake is surrounded by the beautiful colors.

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Sunset Over Mt. SneffelsMount Sneffels is wrapped in a pink sunset with golden aspens in the foreground. Mount Sneffels is 14,158 feet tall and located near Ridgway, Colorado.

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Aspen Trunks In ColoradoAspen Trees are native to cold regions with cool summers, such as mountains or high plains. They can reach up to 98 ft tall, and they are not usually very wide, they are a thinner tree and grow in clusters.

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Chimney Rock At SunsetChimney Rock towers over the vibrant aspen field at sunset.

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Colorado Crystal Mill Photographed From BelowThe historic Crystal Mill stands near the ghost town of Crystal, CO. The mining camp at Crystal was settled in 1881, and abandoned in 1917.

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Crystal Mill Marble Colorado With Fall ColorsThe Crystal Mill, although called a mill is truthfully a compressor stations which used a water turbine to drive an air compressor. Many visitors come to the mill in the fall to witness the old mill standing tall among all the vibrant colors.

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Eagle Family In A NestA mother Bald Eagle tends to her babies in their nest in Silverthorne, CO.

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Historic Crystal Mill In ColoradoThis historic site outside of the ghost town of Crystal, CO, used to be called the Sheep Mountain Power House. It used the power of the Crystal River to generate compressed air, which workers in the nearby silver mines used to power their tools.

Of course, it’s also lovely in color, but we think black and white perfectly conveys the stark beauty of this iconic fragment of the Old West.

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Old Building Photography The Crystal MillThe Crystal Mill, as shown from a drone's perspective, in this sensational old building photography session. As the mountain background drops, we see the the mill clutching the rocks for a foothold. The aspen trees are in autumn colors as the Crystal River falls into a gentle pool. Colorado photography at its finest as we capture the remains of the Wild West.

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Yankee Girl Mine During Fall ColorsThe Yankee Girl mine high atop Red Mountain pass during the fall foliage in Colorado.

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Black And White Wide Shot Of The Crystal Mill In ColoradoColorado’s historic Crystal Mill was once called the Sheep Mountain Power House, or just the Old Mill. The nearest populated town is Marble, nine miles away.

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Mountain LayersWho says that fall colors must be brightly colored leaves? The cool fall morning near Aspen, Colorado shows layer upon layer of beautiful mountainsides.

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Old Car With Family PortraitOutside of the Animas Forks Ghost town was this abandoned car. We piled in and took a little time for a family portrait.

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Ophir Pass Encompassed By AspensThe Ophir Pass Trail from Red Mountain into Telluride is the perfect spot to photograph Aspen Trees and their bright green and yellow tones in the fall. Aspen trees create their own forests, but they are never dark, there is always light shining through the shimmering leaves.

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Aspen Trees Of ColoradoWe were seeking the fall colors in central Colorado and came across this wonderful grove of tightly packed Aspen trees. The trees were so close together, it was almost impossible to capture the brilliant yellow foliage.

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Cute KidsThese kids know exactly how to look cute. Just chilling on the top of Mt. Evans.

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Drone Image Of The Crystal MillThe Crystal Mill drone image of the precariously placed structure, adjacent Crystal River, waterfall, natural pool, and surrounding mountain forest. For old west photography, this ancient hydraulic powerhouse is a Colorado treasure. Captured near Marble, CO.

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Three Baby Mountain Goats Atop Mt. EvansA group of three mountain goats huddle together on Mt. Evans in Colorado. Mountain goats are even-toed and a member of the Bovidae family that includes: antelopes, gazelles and cattle. The mountain goat is the only living species in the genus Oreamnos meaning "mountain lamb".

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Two Companions On A RockTwo kids huddle together on a rock in the warm Colorado sun.

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A Kid Enjoying The ViewKid mountain goats usually weigh around 6 pounds at birth, and begin climbing within hours of being born.

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Capital Peak Outside Aspen ColoradoOctober foliage and a clear sunset create the perfect foreground for the forbidding face of Capital Peak, near Aspen, Colorado.

Capital Peak is a Mecca for mountain climbers. Getting to the summit without technical equipment requires crossing the “Knife Edge,” a 150-foot ridge with sheer drops on both sides. We prefer to experience the peak from a safe distance!

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Colorados Mount Sneffels With Fall ColorsMt. Sneffels is a part of the Sneffels Range in the Rocky Mountains outside of Ridgway CO. It is the highest summit of the Sneffels Range.

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Colorados Silver Jack Reservoir AreaA mesmerizing Colorado photography session of the fall colors near Ridgway. This aspen grove is showing off its soft greens and yellows with a mirror shine on the water at the Silver Jack Reservoir. The warm sun lights this fantastic natural studio.

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Crystal Mill Colorado Old WestThe Crystal Mill, Colorado Old West photography at its roots. This once powerful structure is seen in the background as the pool formed by the Crystal River takes the foreground in this landscape photo. Image taken near Marble, CO.

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Dramatic Picture Of The Crystal MillThe Crystal Mill is set dangerously upon this rocky outcropping. Next to this old structure from days past, the Crystal River flows and falls into a blue green pool. With autumn leaves on the surrounding aspens, the rustic charm of this log building is featured beautifully. Seen on our Colorado Fall Colors Photo Tour.

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Infrared Of Crystal MillCheck out the surreal view of the Crystal Mill in the Infrared spectrum. The amount of detail you can see with infrared photographs is amazing.

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Landscape Photo With Flowers And CabinWildflowers surround an old cabin on a scenic mountainside at Mayflower Gulch in the High Rockies of Colorado. Trails in the gulch provide hikers with the opportunity to explore Colorado's mining history.

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