The hum of the tires turned into a grumbly growl when I turned the truck onto the dirt road. I felt my shoulders immediately relax as I looked at the familiar old cottonwood standing guard at the valley entrance. As I bumped down the twisty and narrow way home, I could easily imagine the day when it was still a rutted trail. Though not much more now it was still passable all winter. I slowed the truck to a stop at the cattle guard and jumped out to unlock the gate. Looking up into the foothills I could see the snow laden fog cresting the mountain top. Just a couple more miles and I would be next to a warm and cozy fire with a cup of steaming coffee. Life is good in Redstone.
Sunset Mesa
An ancient cottonwood tree guards the entrance to the valley into Redstone Canyon with its trademark red mesa in the background.
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An ancient cottonwood tree guards the entrance to the valley into Redstone Canyon with its trademark red mesa in the background.
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Winter Mesa
A cold winter's day in the canyon brings snow and fog to the foothills of Colorado.
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gorgeous b&w and the winter scene u definitely captured....
ReplyDeleteBoth your captures are lovely, Julie! The B&W is my favorite, even though blue is my color of choice!
ReplyDeleteThe lack of color is perfect for feeling the coldness of winter.
ReplyDeleteMy imagination takes over when I see those rock formations and I notice lots of different things. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteFog and winter always make for such wonderful photos. You have captured both so beautifully. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI just love the Winter Mesa Photo! It looks like it was dusted with powdered sugar! The textures are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTracey
beautiful, your pictures are visceral.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots, as usual! Stay warm over there!
ReplyDeleteYour prose is as lovely as your photos!
ReplyDeleteBlack and white photos can be so dramatic and powerful and still give us a lot of peace...Really beatiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Both outstanding--would be a great set; love 'em framed. :)
ReplyDeleteI can almost see smoke signals rising from the top of the mesa
ReplyDeleteI am transported, jut looking at these stunning photographs.
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