Fall Colors

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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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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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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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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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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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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Alaskan Bald Eagle Screams With Waterfall In BackgroundThe Chatter of Autumn - As fall comes to Alaska, the Bald Eagles migrate to feed off of rivers swollen with salmon. This special season occurs for only a few weeks every year, proving American Bald Eagles and Grizzly Bears with a feast unparalleled during any other time of year. Starting in early September, three thousand eagles migrate to this area near Haines, Alaska. Sightseers and native alike can hear their echoing cries and chatter up and down this region's many long, winding rivers and waterfalls.

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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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Leucistic Bald Eagle In Flight With Colorful BackgroundThis Bald Eagle has Leucism, a very unusual condition whereby the pigmentation cells in this bird fail to develop properly. This can result in unusual white patches appearing on the animal. This eagles wing tips have gone white, as well as its talons. It is one of the most beautiful birds in flight as the wing tips really accent its motion.

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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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Old West Photography Of The Crystal MillOld West photography of Colorado like it used to be. The Crystal Mill is a highly prized site to photographers and adventurers alike. Seen here with a mountainous backdrop and framed by aspens in autumn colors, the rushing waterfall once powered this mill. Image taken during our Colorado Fall Colors Photo Workshop.

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Ralph Lauren Double RL Ranch In The Sneffels RangePhotograph of hay bales in the sunset on the 16,000-acre ranch owned by fashion designer Ralph Lauren. The snowcapped Sneffels Range can be seen in the background.

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Reflections Of Mt. Drum And Mt. SanfordThe Alaskan landscape provides a spectacular backdrop around almost every corner. Mt. Drum and Mt. Sanford are reflected in Willow Lake on a rare crystal clear day.

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The Mill At Crystal RiverThe 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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Copyright: © 2015 Matt ShetzerA forest of Aspens grows and expands its roots near Ridgeway, Colorado. The vibrant fall colors can be seen from miles away.

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Historic Gold Mine Near Ouray ColoradoDeep in the backcountry around Ouray and Silverton, Colorado is the remains of the Columbus Gold Mine on the scenic Alpine Loop backcountry trail.

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The Fall Colors Of Haines Alaska And Fort SewardA beautiful fall morning overlooking Fort Seward and Portage Cove in Haines, Alaska. Although its only October, the snows have already started in the surrounding mountains of this seaside port. Beautiful fall colors still remain in the trees in the town.

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Yellow Aspens And Blue SkyDuring September, the Aspens of Colorado glow yellow against the blue skies.

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Yankee Girl Mine With Fall ColorsThe Yankee Girl Mine in the Red Mountain Mining district outside of Ouray, Colorado as fall changes the aspen leaves to gold.

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Fall Foliage At Historic Crystal MillThe abandoned Crystal Mill, nine miles from the nearest settlement, provides a beautiful foreground to this photograph of bright fall colors in Colorado.

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Sunrise Over Mt. Sneffels ColoradoSunrise over Mt. Sneffels - This year I was able to spend a couple of days photographing the fall colors of Colorado. I was treated to a beautiful sunrise on the 14,150 foot mountain peak of Mount Sneffels. I'm already looking forward to next years trip.

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Aspens Sea Of GoldAs the Aspen leafs fall to the ground, the forest floor is covered with the gold leaves.

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Crystal Mill In FallThe Crystal Mill is one of the most majestic parts of Marble, Colorado. With its remote location, Marble is now becoming a bigger tourist attraction with word getting out about this beautiful area.

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Rail Fence And Mount SneffelsJust outside the small town of Ridgeway Colorado, Mount Sneffels peaks above the fall colored trees. Mt. Sneffels is Colorado's 27th highest peak at 14,150 feet.

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Winding Road With Fall ColorsThe fall colors of Colorado peak in late September painting the landscape with vivid golden aspen leaves. A favorite pastime of the locals is to follow these windy mountain roads and enjoy the transformation to winter. Our road trip took us through the southwestern and south central areas of Colorado where the brilliant blue skies and yellow leaves mixed with the evergreens to create a vivid portrait.

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Aspen Trees Shower Gold LeavesAspen trees shower an evergreen with their golden leaves

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Copyright: © 2015 Matt ShetzerAspens typically grow in environments with coniferous tree species and other large deciduous tree species. The flattened leaf petiole of Aspen trees allows them to reduce the aerodynamic drag of high winds and reduce damage to their trunks.

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Crystal Mill In Colorado With WaterfallThis photograph of the Crystal Mill also shows the powerful Crystal River, which used to power the air compressor machine inside the mill.

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