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Spires at Emerald Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO. Small clouds were drifting by shadowing part of the spires, which gave the scene a mystical look.

Forest Canyon Overlook, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO on a blustery afternoon before the rains came in.

Glimpse of Dream Lake in the Rocky Mountain National park, CO on a cold snowy morning.

Cub Lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park, CO. The water lily's just love it here once the snow melts and temps get warmer.

What lurks beneath the water at Lake Haiyaha (10,240 feet elevation), Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.

Monarch Lake, Colorado on a peaceful morning.

Soft morning light illuminates the peaks near Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.

Gilpin Lake in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Colorado. Early morning, no wind, crisp air, pure serenity.

A good look at Thatchtop Mountain from Bierstadt Lake trail in the Rocky Mountain National Park, CO. Bear Lake road is seen below winding through the valley.

Cascade of ice at Mills Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.

Ice melting in the alpine lakes of Colorado. Bear Lake, RMNP.

Check out the video of both Bear and Bierstadt Lakes here:

One of those places you don't want to leave.

Early morning hike to Emerald Lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. A most rugged and beautiful place to visit!

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