During the first week of July, the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado have experienced a strong monsoon weather pattern, bringing many moments of extraordinary weather and light. Here are some photos taken over the course of just 5 days, all from my backyard!
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July 2022 | Ridgway, Colorado
Sage & Sneffels 4
Sunset light on Mount Sneffels, as seen from near Ridgway, Colorado.
Sneffels Lightning
Lightning strikes near Mount Sneffels during a monsoon thunderstorm.
Rainbow in the Uncompaghre Gorge
Pot 'o gold at the end of the rainbow in the Uncompahgre Gorge, looking up the valley towards Ouray and Mount Abrams.
Thundercloud over the Cimarrons
Massive thundercloud over the Cimarron Range.
Sage & Sneffels 5
Bright sunlight on the sagebrush and dark clouds over Mount Sneffels.
Sneffels Summer Light
Lovely sunset light on Mount Sneffels.
Sage & Sneffels 6
A wild sunset over the Sneffels Range - July.
Grand Finale over Ouray
4th of July fireworks over Ouray, Colorado.