Big Thompson River, Colorado. September 17, 2012.
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Betsy and I drove through Big Thompson Canyon on a September morning in 2012 on our way from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Rocky Mountain National Park. The canyon was formed by the Big Thompson River, which flowed along the road for much of our trip. The boulders and rushing water were fascinating.
‘King of the Mountain’ in Big Thompson Canyon, Colorado. September 17, 2012.
At one point we came upon a small herd of pronghorn sheep. Some were right along the highway, but one kept watch from the top of the canyon wall.
The sky above Big Thompson Canyon, Colorado. September 17, 2012.
The sky was just as fascinating as the rocky canyon walls themselves. It was a beautiful ride.
Senior Moments 
February 5, 2015 at 4:17 am |
Love the silhouette of the pronghorn sheep against that blue sky!
February 5, 2015 at 9:20 am |
Wow—what marvelous pictures.. Love your colors. They are SO vivid… WOW!!! Loved driving in that canyon. BUT–I do wonder what happened to that area after the terrible flood a few years ago… Bet it came back even more beautiful!
Love,
Wifey
February 5, 2015 at 9:33 am |
We made the drive up Big Thompson Canyon a few years ago (before the flood) and thought it was pretty special.
February 5, 2015 at 11:18 am |
Great capture of a beautiful place and beautiful skies as well! I, too, love the pronghorn sheep against the sky!! Wonderful composition! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty!!
February 5, 2015 at 11:38 am |
The colors are outstanding. The damage is slowing recovering. Some of it will always alter the landscape. Still it is a beautiful place.
Linda ❤⊱彡
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February 5, 2015 at 1:22 pm |
Wonderful shots from nature. Superb stuff.
February 5, 2015 at 2:51 pm |
The sheep looks like he’s surveying his kingdom. Nice shot.
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February 5, 2015 at 9:09 pm |
A beautiful place. Wonder how it looks since the flood. We were in Estes Park during the flood. Not a vacation event we would recommend. Luckily, we were in a safe place that did not need to evacuate, but we had to drive west over the mountains and then north into WY to come east and return home. We plan to go back this fall to Estes Park. Already have the reservations made. It looked destructive happening especially to see homes washed out, but that is the force that has carved the canyon. Your photos are beautiful.
February 5, 2015 at 10:00 pm |
The king of the mountain sure has some lovely views!
February 5, 2015 at 10:11 pm |
I think the phrase,picture perfect, would be suitable for these.
February 5, 2015 at 11:59 pm |
What gorgeous shots! I love that one with the goat.
February 6, 2015 at 2:42 am |
Your photos truly captivating George! Simply magnificent… and I liked both both the sky along the silhouettes of the sheep
February 6, 2015 at 7:45 am |
Rugged beaitiful scenery love the shot with the goat atop the canyon.
February 6, 2015 at 1:33 pm |
Wow! Some wonderful photos in this series! I love the top photo of the river and the rock.
February 6, 2015 at 9:13 pm |
Really beautiful shots. I like “king of the mountain”!!
February 6, 2015 at 11:15 pm |
There is something about the last shot that I just love…I think it partly has to do with the clouds/sky. But not just that.
February 8, 2015 at 8:26 am |
The scenery is to die for, George!
February 9, 2015 at 12:27 am |
Love that king of the mountain! Hope you and Betsy are well.
February 9, 2015 at 2:04 pm |
Gorgeous pictures, George! As I commented in Betsy’s latest blog post, I hope Bob and I have the opportunity to travel out west some day!
February 13, 2015 at 1:46 am |
Great shots George. Last photo is my favorite.
February 13, 2015 at 6:46 am |
Wow! awesome shots.