My last had finally come, and I wasn't sure what I was going to do. The only thing on the agenda was to be back in Denver sometime that evening. I thought since I was so close, that I would go down and get a better view of Ship Rock. Well, unfortunately, those beautiful clouds I had the day before that let me shoot all day long were gone, and I had nothing but clear blue skies. I did what I could to make the best of it, but the photos weren't that great. So I decided to head east and see what New Mexico had to offer. 

Though it was neat to see the area with my own eyes, it was very well traveled area with lots of small towns and farms. I was back into the people with the wild out of reach for the moment. I explored a few dirt tracts and checked out a reservoir before deciding to head north back into Colorado taking the Cumbres Pass. On the other side, I drove into this small little town where a church had burned down in the 70's, but they left the remains standing as a monument. 

I slowly meandered home, stopping here and there looking for great pictures. As evening approached, I found myself near Buena Vista, where I grabbed a bite to eat before heading up to the Collegiate Peaks Overlook to wait for sunset.  As I waited, I met a lovely couple that was on their own road trip from the South East. We chatted for a while before they turned in to make their camp. As the sun set, I reflected on my recent adventure and all that I had seen. I've gotten a small taste for what's out there and how easy it is to do it. 

Photography Date: 4-30-17
Writing Date: 3-19-18