Ute Pass Winter Light
2025 marked the final year before my grandparents sold their home in Silverthorne, Colorado, which was something that was deeply bittersweet for me. Not only was their house beautiful and on a gorgeous property, it gave me easy access to a stretch of Colorado Highway 9 and Ute Pass Road, both of which offer incredible vistas of the Gore Range.
Whenever my family traveled up to Silverthorne for ski weekends, I always made it a priority to get up before sunrise, slip out with my camera gear, and head north on Highway 9. Winter photography in this area is something truly special as the jagged peaks of the Gore Range shine under fresh snow. Accessing these mountains up close would require backcountry ski equipment and avalanche training, but from the vantage point of Ute Pass, you could still witness the range’s winter beauty.
One of my favorite spots was near the top of Ute Pass, where you could look out over the eastern face of the Gore Range. At sunrise, soft golden light would wash over the mountains, giving life to the winter landscape. Capturing this area and these moments was pivotal in my journey of becoming a landscape photographer.
Photo © copyright by Lucian Manthey.
2025 marked the final year before my grandparents sold their home in Silverthorne, Colorado, which was something that was deeply bittersweet for me. Not only was their house beautiful and on a gorgeous property, it gave me easy access to a stretch of Colorado Highway 9 and Ute Pass Road, both of which offer incredible vistas of the Gore Range.
Whenever my family traveled up to Silverthorne for ski weekends, I always made it a priority to get up before sunrise, slip out with my camera gear, and head north on Highway 9. Winter photography in this area is something truly special as the jagged peaks of the Gore Range shine under fresh snow. Accessing these mountains up close would require backcountry ski equipment and avalanche training, but from the vantage point of Ute Pass, you could still witness the range’s winter beauty.
One of my favorite spots was near the top of Ute Pass, where you could look out over the eastern face of the Gore Range. At sunrise, soft golden light would wash over the mountains, giving life to the winter landscape. Capturing this area and these moments was pivotal in my journey of becoming a landscape photographer.
Photo © copyright by Lucian Manthey.
2025 marked the final year before my grandparents sold their home in Silverthorne, Colorado, which was something that was deeply bittersweet for me. Not only was their house beautiful and on a gorgeous property, it gave me easy access to a stretch of Colorado Highway 9 and Ute Pass Road, both of which offer incredible vistas of the Gore Range.
Whenever my family traveled up to Silverthorne for ski weekends, I always made it a priority to get up before sunrise, slip out with my camera gear, and head north on Highway 9. Winter photography in this area is something truly special as the jagged peaks of the Gore Range shine under fresh snow. Accessing these mountains up close would require backcountry ski equipment and avalanche training, but from the vantage point of Ute Pass, you could still witness the range’s winter beauty.
One of my favorite spots was near the top of Ute Pass, where you could look out over the eastern face of the Gore Range. At sunrise, soft golden light would wash over the mountains, giving life to the winter landscape. Capturing this area and these moments was pivotal in my journey of becoming a landscape photographer.
Photo © copyright by Lucian Manthey.
Print Mediums
Luxury Metal Float Print
ChromaLuxe 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, Metal Prints are the perfect blend of beauty, durability, and value.
Lustre Photo Print
Loose Paper Prints are printed on premium Lustre Fine Art Paper, offering exceptional detail, sharp resolution, and a refined finish between matte and glossy. These unmounted prints give you the freedom to custom frame your artwork to match your space. Please note: they require careful handling and are not available larger than 24" x 36" without special request.
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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