Autumn in Ouray marine I painted this image mainly

I painted this image mainly to help myself memorize the traits and names of the five most common junco types that return to Colorado each fall and stay for winter

delicate shorebirds with their long

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The midsummer wildflower meadows in the sub-alpine of mountains around Crested Butte stand out as among the most beautiful flowering landscape I have ever encountered

Autumn in Ouray marine I painted this image mainlyScenic peaks, glowing yellow aspen, and the cobalt blue flight of a Steller's Jay. That is Ouray in fall to me. Well worth a visit any time of year, I painted this partly to remind myself not to miss the fall aspens there. The beauty of nature is a healing elixir any time of year. Fall beauty helps strengthen my spirit with vivid memories to face the coming cold and sometimes drab colors of Colorado winter. Original 18 x 36 in Acrylic on canvas by