The Emerald Kingdom Size:144”x84” which shows the scale of

which shows the scale of this high alpine scene

while the expansive negative space evokes a profound sense of freedom

another for the Milky Way and the 3rd is a series of images taken of the eclipse to show the progression of the moon moving in front of the sun

Sneffels can be seen in the background just left of center image

it gave a subtle glow to everything facing west and saturated the breathtaking colors of summer

The Emerald Kingdom Size:144”x84” which shows the scale ofSan Juan Mountains, Colorado As I stood alone, high in this rocky wildflower basin wiping the rain drops from my lens and the wind blew up from the valley below, I couldn't help but think of this magical kingdom I was looking down upon. With one of Colorados most iconic 14,000 ft (4,267. 2 m) peaks protecting his domain and his emerald treasure that is continually fed by the alpine springs flowing down the mountain side. As the storm began to clear,