Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
p.1 #1Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
It's been a while since I've posted some landscapes here at FM, so thought I should at least check in with a few burner sunset photos from my home state of Colorado. I think the first image might be the most impressive light show Ive experienced in my 16 years of traveling this state. Sure the lighting was amazing but the remote location and the long hike out made this one a very special evening. #3 & #6 were the same night, same comp but about 20 minutes apart. That was a sunset that just kept giving. And #5 has become a very sought after scene in the past 5 years, however this years Gold Mountain Fire (power line) damaged about 30-40% of this scene. The area is closed this season, they're still dealing with the hot spots. At any rate Im hopeful yall get out this fall should be exciting.
Revelation
Autumn Kingdom
Serenity
Autumn Tempest
Ascension
Afterglow
Revelation
Autumn Kingdom
Serenity
Autumn Tempest
Ascension
Afterglow
Aug 23, 2026 at 08:16 PM
p.1 #4Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Very nice images Kane. It'll be like that again in a few weeks.
Aug 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM
p.1 #5Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Nice set! As you said, the first image is very impressive. Astounding light!
Aug 24, 2026 at 12:15 AM
p.1 #6Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Wonderful work as always Kane! Breathtaking.
Aug 24, 2026 at 07:11 AM
p.1 #7Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Some really beautiful captures, Kane!
Douglas
Douglas
Aug 24, 2026 at 07:28 AM
p.1 #8Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Glorious images, Kane! You have handled the wide contrasts very well in your processing. I would love to see you post more often.
Aug 24, 2026 at 09:06 AM
p.1 #9Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Alpunto wrote:
Nice set! As you said, the first image is very impressive. Astounding light!
We picked up a lot of exciting images that night. That one is just my favorite. When we arrive all of us knew it was going to be a special. And thats another factor in enjoying these scenes right? Seeing the conditions early on, knowing theres going to be a long lasting brilliant sunset sort of makes all of just relax and enjoy the show. For me, the end result...the photo is never the only factor that defines a great sunrise or sunset. Of equal or possibly more than equal importance is Experience and the Memory.
Nice set! As you said, the first image is very impressive. Astounding light!
We picked up a lot of exciting images that night. That one is just my favorite. When we arrive all of us knew it was going to be a special. And thats another factor in enjoying these scenes right? Seeing the conditions early on, knowing theres going to be a long lasting brilliant sunset sort of makes all of just relax and enjoy the show. For me, the end result...the photo is never the only factor that defines a great sunrise or sunset. Of equal or possibly more than equal importance is Experience and the Memory.
Aug 24, 2026 at 09:08 AM
p.1 #10Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Marvelous image set that express the harmony of light and nature
Aug 24, 2026 at 02:07 PM
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p.1 #11Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Beautiful. That first is exceptional - so much to explore, sharp peaks, dramatic clouds, and gorgeous light 
Aug 25, 2026 at 08:45 AM
p.1 #13Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
That first image...wow. And wow, again.
I also love Ascension, again superb light and a very good composition with the undulating bicolour foreground and mid-ground.
I also love Ascension, again superb light and a very good composition with the undulating bicolour foreground and mid-ground.
Aug 25, 2026 at 03:21 PM
p.1 #15Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
I like all of them, hard to choose one, but, Serenity is my favorite with the road between the trees. It was between Autumn Tempest and Serenity. Was this recent? Did I miss the leaves changing?
Aug 25, 2026 at 04:39 PM
p.1 #16Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Great collection of images Kane! Wonderful light in all of them.
jacob
jacob
Aug 25, 2026 at 04:57 PM
p.1 #17Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
An exceptional series!! "Ascension"...those of us who have been there have collectively been holding our breath waiting for news about Deb's Meadow.
Aug 25, 2026 at 05:57 PM
p.1 #19Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
Al Trujillo wrote:
An exceptional series!! "Ascension"...those of us who have been there have collectively been holding our breath waiting for news about Deb's Meadow.
I think Debs Meadow will be a mixed bag result from the fire. Mostly good news but small areas of the scenes not the way it used to be. A lot of "it could have been worse" comments. Capernicus Sat Imagery shows possible foreground aspen trees on the left of the iconic scene possibly hit with fire. My biggest concern would be the evergreens that extend down from Courthouse Mountain. I think theres going to be fire damage there. lastly, its gonna be a while, definitely next year before they open the Owl Creek road up, theres just too much damage done on that road, especially the Ridgeway side.
An exceptional series!! "Ascension"...those of us who have been there have collectively been holding our breath waiting for news about Deb's Meadow.
I think Debs Meadow will be a mixed bag result from the fire. Mostly good news but small areas of the scenes not the way it used to be. A lot of "it could have been worse" comments. Capernicus Sat Imagery shows possible foreground aspen trees on the left of the iconic scene possibly hit with fire. My biggest concern would be the evergreens that extend down from Courthouse Mountain. I think theres going to be fire damage there. lastly, its gonna be a while, definitely next year before they open the Owl Creek road up, theres just too much damage done on that road, especially the Ridgeway side.
Aug 25, 2026 at 10:31 PM
p.1 #20Colorado "Burner" Sunsets
PixiPhotography wrote:
I like all of them, hard to choose one, but, Serenity is my favorite with the road between the trees. It was between Autumn Tempest and Serenity. Was this recent? Did I miss the leaves changing?
Pixi, Im happy you noticed the road in-between this merging aspens in Serenity. That was on purpose. Thats the McClure Pass road outside of Carbondale. The hike to this scene starts down there, so all the effort to hike up to the Ridgeline, find these beautiful healthy aspens framing Chair Mountain really made this a special night.
I like all of them, hard to choose one, but, Serenity is my favorite with the road between the trees. It was between Autumn Tempest and Serenity. Was this recent? Did I miss the leaves changing?
Pixi, Im happy you noticed the road in-between this merging aspens in Serenity. That was on purpose. Thats the McClure Pass road outside of Carbondale. The hike to this scene starts down there, so all the effort to hike up to the Ridgeline, find these beautiful healthy aspens framing Chair Mountain really made this a special night.
Aug 25, 2026 at 10:34 PM