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.
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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.
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The ridge was ablaze with flowers!
Mushroom with a View

The ridge was ablaze with flowers!
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A closer look at the rain shower.
Shrine Shower

A closer look at the rain shower.
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The wildflowers were profuse!
Wildflower Profusion

The wildflowers were profuse!
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Rainbow over Shrine Ridge, near Vail, Colorado.
Rocky Mountain Colors

Rainbow over Shrine Ridge, near Vail, Colorado.
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A wider view of the rainbow
Rainbow Magic

A wider view of the rainbow
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Select focus of the meadow, exploding with flowers!
Floral Selections I

Select focus of the meadow, exploding with flowers!
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Remarkable mix of flora.
Garden of Shrine

Remarkable mix of flora.
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Incredible late afternoon light on a field teeming with wildflowers!
Floral Selections IV

Incredible late afternoon light on a field teeming with wildflowers!
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Another look at the variety of flowers
Middle Ground

Another look at the variety of flowers
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Cumulus tower over the ridge top of Shrine Mountain
Shrine Ridge

Cumulus tower over the ridge top of Shrine Mountain
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A peaceful sunset approaches Shrine Ridge.
Evening on Shrine Ridge

A peaceful sunset approaches Shrine Ridge.
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The massive devestation of the pine beetle can be seen for miles without end, millions of acres of decimated forest.
Beetle Mania

The massive devestation of the pine beetle can be seen for miles without end,
millions of acres of decimated forest.
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Pre-sunrise scene from Ute Pass, looking towards the Gore Range.
August on Ute Pass

Pre-sunrise scene from Ute Pass, looking towards the Gore Range.
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Alpenglow hits the Gore range as seen from Ute Pass.
Gore Alpenglow

Alpenglow hits the Gore range as seen from Ute Pass.
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First light on the Gore range, from Ute Pass
Ute Morning II

First light on the Gore range, from Ute Pass
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