This image was captured just before a major storm rolled through Colorado Springs. As the clouds closed in, a brief beam of light broke through and illuminated the sandstone formations at Garden of the Gods, with Pikes Peak looming in the distance. I chose black and white to highlight the textures, contrast, and drama of the scene. It’s one of those moments where the weather, light, and landscape aligned for just a few seconds — and I was lucky enough to be there, camera ready.
