Wildflower Madness August 4-5, 2011

A trip to Shrine Pass and Ute Pass for some wildflower photography.

The view from Shrine Pass.
Monsoon Afternoon

The view from Shrine Pass.
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

I reached the top of the ridge just as showers developed over the area.
Afternoon Shower

I reached the top of the ridge just as showers developed over the area.
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

The ridge was ablaze with flowers!
Mushroom with a View

The ridge was ablaze with flowers!
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

A closer look at the rain shower.
Shrine Shower

A closer look at the rain shower.
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

The wildflowers were profuse!
Wildflower Profusion

The wildflowers were profuse!
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

Rainbow over Shrine Ridge, near Vail, Colorado.
Rocky Mountain Colors

Rainbow over Shrine Ridge, near Vail, Colorado.
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

A wider view of the rainbow
Rainbow Magic

A wider view of the rainbow
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

Select focus of the meadow, exploding with flowers!
Floral Selections I

Select focus of the meadow, exploding with flowers!
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

Remarkable mix of flora.
Garden of Shrine

Remarkable mix of flora.
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

Incredible late afternoon light on a field teeming with wildflowers!
Floral Selections IV

Incredible late afternoon light on a field teeming with wildflowers!
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

Another look at the variety of flowers
Middle Ground

Another look at the variety of flowers
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.

Cumulus tower over the ridge top of Shrine Mountain
Shrine Ridge

Cumulus tower over the ridge top of Shrine Mountain
Photo © copyright by Stan Rose.