Color Before the Storm

The wildflowers in the high alpine near Crested Butte were incredible this past summer. Fields of color erupted across the landscape, a truly striking sight. While these blooms were limited to a few areas, where they did appear was stunning.

We spent several days photographing within one small zone, reached by a long, bumpy 4x4 road. It was well worth the effort, as we had the place almost entirely to ourselves. Seeing wildflowers like this again felt like stepping back ten years, a quiet reminder of what these landscapes can still offer when conditions align.