Morning light on red sandstone fins with fresh spring snow at Roxborough State Park, Douglas County, Colorado.
Morning light on red sandstone fins with fresh spring snow at Roxborough State Park, Douglas County, Colorado.

Roxborough Spring Snow

from $75.00

An unexpected snowstorm in May got me out of bed at 5:00 a.m. to drive to Roxborough from my college dorm and hike up to an overlook through wet snow and mud... then I drove back just in time for my 10:00 lecture.

It had been the worst winter for snow I've ever seen in Colorado. I had been thinking about this shot for months, waiting for a storm that would put fresh snow on the sandstone at Roxborough, and it took until May to get one.

When I got to the overlook, the morning sun came in from the east and lit the tops of the fins while the valley below remained in shadow. Snow clung to the rocks and distant foothills o. Down in front of me the Gambel oak was leafing out green under the same snow that had just fallen on it, which is what a late storm does here — winter and spring in the same frame.

Photo © copyright by Lucian Manthey.

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An unexpected snowstorm in May got me out of bed at 5:00 a.m. to drive to Roxborough from my college dorm and hike up to an overlook through wet snow and mud... then I drove back just in time for my 10:00 lecture.

It had been the worst winter for snow I've ever seen in Colorado. I had been thinking about this shot for months, waiting for a storm that would put fresh snow on the sandstone at Roxborough, and it took until May to get one.

When I got to the overlook, the morning sun came in from the east and lit the tops of the fins while the valley below remained in shadow. Snow clung to the rocks and distant foothills o. Down in front of me the Gambel oak was leafing out green under the same snow that had just fallen on it, which is what a late storm does here — winter and spring in the same frame.

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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Fine Art Photographic Print

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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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