Colorado Wildflowers (c) 2010 Patty Hankins

One of things that amazed me the most on my trip to Colorado this summer was just how big the landscapes are in the western mountains! I’m usually do my photography in the eastern US – where quite simply – the landscape tends to be smaller. The clear blue skies in Colorado were another wonderful discovery. I photographed this wildflower hillside in the Gunnison National Forest north of Crested Butte. I love how the wildflowers lead up to the trees, that lead to the rocky mountain face – with a little snow even in the middle of July – more mountains in the distance – all under a spectacular blue sky filled with puffy white clouds. It took me a few days to figure out how to photograph such a wide scene. I’m really glad I kept trying – since this is one of my favorite photographs from my trip. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Colorado Wildflowers is available as either an 12X18″, 20X30″ or 30X46″   gallery-wrapped canvas.  You can order Colorado Wildflowers from my website and I will have it available at shows this year.