The Most Incredible Sunset I Have Ever Seen

When I can pry myself off the river for an evening, I escape the shadows of the mountains to find a place to sit and wait for the sunset.  On this June night, I was treated to a spectacular show.

The road to Lake City as the sun sets behind Uncompahgre Peak (14,321 ft.)

Uncompahgre glowing in the sunset

Snow-Capped Peaks: Wetterhorn and Uncompahgre at Sunset

 

 

Fire in the Sky

Fade to Grey

Mossy Moose

There is a healthy population of moose in the Lake City area.  This bull moose was so intent on eating willow bushes and the mossy vegetation in this beaver pond that he didn't seem to mind me sneaking up on him to snap a few pictures.  I had an escape route in mind though in case he changed his mind and charged.

Smiling for the camera

Getting after some willow branches