Pink sunrise light on the Continental Divide above snow-covered spruce at Red Rock Lake, Indian Peaks, Colorado.
Pink sunrise light on the Continental Divide above snow-covered spruce at Red Rock Lake, Indian Peaks, Colorado.

Indian Peaks Winter Sunrise

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It was the morning after a snowstorm and I wanted to get up into the high country to make some new winter images. I don't remember exactly what time I left, but sunrise in February is around 6:30, so it was an early wake-up call. It takes a little longer than an hour to drive from my house in Denver, through Boulder and up to the Brainard Lake winter lot, and from there, I had to put on my snowshoes and start breaking trail through the forest.

I reached Red Rock Lake just before sunrise and found that the storm had loaded the spruce along the shoreline, snow settled deep into the branches and clinging to every limb. There was more snow on the lake itself than I had expected, enough that it appeared more like a meadow than a frozen lake.

I setup up my tripod just as the sun came up from behind. The first light cast a pink glow on the peaks, the way it always does when you're facing west at sunrise. Fog hung over the Continental Divide, scattering the first light across the ridge. This perfect scene only lasted for a few minutes before the color faded and the morning turned ordinary, but that's most of what a winter sunrise is up here: a long drive, a trudge through the snow, and a brief moment where everything is sublime.

Photo © copyright by Lucian Manthey.

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It was the morning after a snowstorm and I wanted to get up into the high country to make some new winter images. I don't remember exactly what time I left, but sunrise in February is around 6:30, so it was an early wake-up call. It takes a little longer than an hour to drive from my house in Denver, through Boulder and up to the Brainard Lake winter lot, and from there, I had to put on my snowshoes and start breaking trail through the forest.

I reached Red Rock Lake just before sunrise and found that the storm had loaded the spruce along the shoreline, snow settled deep into the branches and clinging to every limb. There was more snow on the lake itself than I had expected, enough that it appeared more like a meadow than a frozen lake.

I setup up my tripod just as the sun came up from behind. The first light cast a pink glow on the peaks, the way it always does when you're facing west at sunrise. Fog hung over the Continental Divide, scattering the first light across the ridge. This perfect scene only lasted for a few minutes before the color faded and the morning turned ordinary, but that's most of what a winter sunrise is up here: a long drive, a trudge through the snow, and a brief moment where everything is sublime.

Photo © copyright by Lucian Manthey.

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Gallery Metal Float Print
Gallery Metal Float Print

Gallery Metal Prints offer a sleek, modern, and affordable way to display fine art landscape photography. Infused directly onto lightweight yet durable aluminum, these prints deliver rich color, crisp detail, and a stunning floating effect thanks to a pre-installed wooden float hanger. These prints arrive ready to hang with no framing needed. With exceptional archival quality and a vibrant presentation, Gallery Metal Prints are the perfect blend of beauty, durability, and value.

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TruLife Acrylic Fine Art Print
TruLife Acrylic Fine Art Print

TruLife Acrylic Prints are my most premium and visually striking print option, perfect for collectors seeking true gallery-quality presentation. Each piece begins with a fine art metallic paper print which is then face-mounted to a sheet of anti-reflective, scratch-resistant acrylic for breathtaking clarity, depth, and a glowing, almost backlit effect under proper lighting. A hidden wood float mount provides a sleek, modern display, and every print arrives ready to hang. For the ultimate finish, optional handcrafted Italian ROMA frames are available upon request. These prints are the pinnacle of fine art luxury.

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