Anatomy of a Composition - The West Can Change You

When the chance arrives to explore, to go and see something new and unique, Colorado and its place in the West offers both the space and the abundance of places to explore. It will be this space and these places that will change you. Whether it is the solemnity of the night sky, the peace of a mountain peak or the ferocity of a sudden storm, each experience will leave a mark on you.

It may take days or weeks, months or even years for this effect to be felt, but if you continue to stay open to exploring, if you continue to stay open to being caught off guard, if you continue to stay open to the present, then a change will certainly take place.

This particular place, just south of the the little town of Westcliffe certainly deserves my attention.  The varied peaks and high alpine lakes, along with pristine dark skies create that intrigue and that spontaneity that is so hard to resist. While I haven’t visited as much in summer as I’d hoped to, I’m certain there is a rain shower that will catch me off guard, and make me grateful to be alive.  

The West Can Change You - Sony a7iv w/ Sony FE 100-400GM - ISO 320 | F/8 | 1/640 sec ~ 200mm - 20 image panorama