Columbine Along the Trail Presentation:Matted I was able to stand

I was able to stand in a recently paved area which was still closed to traffic and capture this image

Trying to minimize my tracks in the fresh snow I took a view from a distance and thought minimal colors due to the weather

While driving around

It was still nice to get out and watch the first morning of the year start with Denver as a backdrop

Walking around the park the image I wanted to walk away with was easily the tie in to Speer and the limited knowledge of the park

Columbine Along the Trail Presentation:Matted I was able to standDuring the summer of 2009 I hiked to Jasper Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Many of the wildflowers in the area were starting to peak which made a nice hike even more memorable. On the way down from the lake, I noticed the collection of Columbines right next to the trail and having a camera with me captured this image.