High Above Ouray

August 2019  |  San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Last night I camped up on a high ridgeline in the San Juan Mountains about 4,000 feet above Ouray, Colorado, and enjoyed a fantastic sunset and sunrise from my airy perch.

Overlooking the town of Ouray, Colorado. In the upper left distance is the Ridgway Reservoir, Montrose, Delta, and the Grand...

Overlooking the town of Ouray, Colorado. In the upper left distance is the Ridgway Reservoir, Montrose, Delta, and the Grand Mesa on the horizon.

Indian Paintbrush high above Canyon Creek.

Indian Paintbrush high above Canyon Creek.

A spectacular sunset over Ouray, Colorado. The "Amphitheater" is prominent on the right side, with Highway 550 - the "Million...

A spectacular sunset over Ouray, Colorado. The "Amphitheater" is prominent on the right side, with Highway 550 - the "Million Dollar Highway" - below leading eventually to Silverton.

A brilliant sunrise above Ouray, Colorado.

A brilliant sunrise above Ouray, Colorado.

Sunrise light on Potosi Peak (13,786 ft.) and the Sneffels Range.

Sunrise light on Potosi Peak (13,786 ft.) and the Sneffels Range.