Pastel Sand Dunes Print Animals then lingers

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I captured this colorful image on the forest floor with leaves covered in morning dew

I woke up before the crowds and shot on a clear coastal morning so that the composition stays simple

I captured a rare windless day with a clear reflection of Longs Peak

I was very grateful to photograph the stones at night time when it was a bit cooler

Pastel Sand Dunes Print Animals then lingersColorado's Great Sand Dunes are a dream to photograph. The lines and shapes created by the late afternoon shadows make for endless compositions. As I was shooting this image in mid day, I opted for more pastel and neutral toned colors.