More From The San Juan Mountains of Colorado

The San Juan Mountains in Colorado are loaded with scenic views. There are some places that are popular photo spots and you will often see a group of photographers taking in a particular scene. I prefer getting away from the crowd and finding my own vantage point. To take the image above I left the road and climbed the bank until I could get a nice perspective on this valley that led toward the background mountains. I could stay in a spot like this all afternoon just taking in the changing clouds and light.

Outside of the town of Ouray, there is a road that leads into the mountains. Stopping along the road and taking a short walk to look into the canyon I found this house in an incredible setting. Can you imagine spending time in a place like this? I think I might want to put my camera away and get out the fishing gear.

This is one of those popularly photographed places where you will find other photographers to chat with. It is called the Dallas Divide and is located southwest of the town of Ridgeway. Sunrises and sunsets produce some really great photography here.

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