East Glacier Knob still in shadow, McHenry's Peak visible in the distance, and several peaks along the Continental Divide smothered by a layer of rosy snow clouds at dawn.
From left: McHenry's Peak, East Glacier Knob, and Otis Peak and Taylor Peak in the clouds, and Hallet Peak on the right. All but East Glacier Knob lie on the Continental Divide with elevations above 12,000 feet. My elevation here is around 9.500 feet.
![A wider panoramic view includes Long's Peak [elevation 14,259 feet] visible between the two pine trees at left.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5005dbf284aebe9f4d09d4f5/1412381375654-TXINMPKB0XXJZVJT7S42/image-asset.jpeg)
A wider panoramic view includes Long's Peak [elevation 14,259 feet] visible between the two pine trees at left.
A blaze of glory
I added a bit more video footage and did an audio remix of my "Last Light" video. I really like the way music and imagery can work together to convey how I feel when I look at the majestic scenery of the Rockies.
Sunset over the Continental Divide from Button Rock - Mt. Meeker and Long's Peak standing on the horizon just left of center.
More photos from summer in the Rocky Mountains.
The view back towards Forest Canyon and Trail Ridge Rd. from the summit of Mt. Ida.
Mills Lake, Glacier Gorge, Rocky Mountain National Park.
A Bighorn ram forages above the tree line.
A creamy lump of quartz sits among the boulders near Mt. Ida.
Panorama from the top of Twin Sisters Peak. Mt. Meeker and Long's Peak at left, Estes Park at right.
Equipment from the abandoned Eugenia Mine, on the way to Estes Cone.
An Elk bull looks down on the tree line.
Panoramic view from the top of Estes Cone. Rt. 7 below left, and Mt. Meeker and Long's Peak at center.
Longhorn beetle.
Hatchling praying mantis on a young pine cone.
These cicadas use their wings to make a distinct snapping or clacking sound high in the trees.
Some moth species fake death by extending their abdominal segments and wings, revealing brightly-colored areas, and remaining motionless.
Looking west towards the Continental Divide from near the summit of Twin Sisters.
Wild rose in bloom.
Indian paintbrush.
The Colorado State Flower, Columbine.
New fruit on a conifer.
Painted sky at sunrise.
Young black bear on the trail.
Columbine blossoms in blue and white.
A glimpse of Emerald Lake from the Flattop Mountain trail.
Sunset on 28 Aug 2012. With no strong flow aloft, clouds linger and slowly drift.
