These images are of the Crystal Mill (really a power plant) located near Crystal City, Colorado. This has been photographed so often that it’s perilously close to being a photo cliche. (Some claim that this is the most photographed object in Colorado; given the relative difficulty of driving to the Mill, I’m dubious). Still, it is quite photogenic. I was too early for fall color when I made these images, but was fortunate to have very warm afternoon light. There was a forest fire in a neighboring county, and the smoke added a unique color to the light. (Click on the images for a larger version).
This is slightly different than the “standard” composition for this image. A little less dramatic, but I like how the water leads the eye into the photo.
