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Mountain & Country Photos

Ever just want to look at something pretty for a few minutes? Same here. Every one of these I took myself, right around where I live and ride — no stock photos, no city skylines, just the mountains, the back roads, and the wide-open country that keeps me out here. Pull up a chair and have a look around.

Every photo's mine — taken out here, by Faye.

A full double rainbow arches over a grassy field and tree line after rain — Caught a double rainbow stretching clear across the field after the rain blew through.

Snow-dusted pine trees and granite boulders under a clear blue winter sky — Fresh snow on the pines and a sky that won't quit.

Green high mountain ridge with a lingering snow patch under big summer clouds — Up high where the green runs right into the clouds.

Tall pines silhouetted on a bluff above a still pond at twilight after sunset — Pines stand dark against the last light, with the pond gone still for the night.

A tall lone pine beside a dirt road with golden aspens behind under a dramatic sky — A quiet dirt road, a big old pine, and the aspens turning gold behind it.

A partly frozen lake with snowy banks, scattered pines and a rocky outcrop under blue sky — The lake's starting to ice over, with snow on the banks and pines all around.

A meadow of purple wildflowers in front of evergreens and a rocky outcrop under cloudy skies — A whole meadow of wildflowers out front, with the pines standing watch behind.

A curving road winding through a snowy canyon between red rock cliffs under a dark sky — A winter drive through the canyon, with snow dusting the red rock cliffs on both sides.

View between a horse's ears on a trail ride above forested green hills — Out between the ears, lookin' over the hills on a good ride.

Low morning fog rolls below a flat-topped mesa above an open prairie and dirt road — Morning fog's settling low over the prairie while the sun burns off the chill.

Tall wooden ranch entrance gate over a dirt drive beside open green pasture — A ranch gate standing watch over the green out front.

Pink and orange sunset clouds reflect across a frozen lake lined by a dark tree row — The sky lit up pink over the frozen lake right at the end of the day.

A clear mountain creek tumbling over rocks past pine boughs and big boulders — You can almost hear the creek rushing over the rocks here.

A grove of bare white aspen trunks rises from snowy ground with evergreens and blue sky behind — The aspens are bare and white against the snow, with the evergreens holding on behind them.

Country dirt road beside green pasture with forested hills under a cloudy sky — Just a dirt road, some good grass, and hills out yonder.

Frost-covered pine trees casting long shadows across bright sunlit snow — Everything's frosted white and the sun's making the snow sparkle.

Rocky mountain ridges and a grassy high-country basin under a bright cloud-dotted sky — Up this high the land opens wide, all rock and green tundra as far as you can see.

A glowing lit holiday wreath with a red bow leans on a rustic wooden rail fence at night — Somebody hung a lit-up wreath on the old rail fence for the holidays, and it's a sight at night.

Wooden split-rail and wire fence stretching across a misty green meadow at dusk — The fence rolls on while the haze settles over the meadow.

Rolling grassy hills and a rocky ridge stretch toward the horizon under a wide cloudy sky — You can see for miles across these rolling hills when the evening light comes in.

Frost-covered pine trees standing in a foggy meadow on a cold morning — Frosty pines and fog over the meadow — that's a cold, still mornin'.

A twisted pine and rugged rocks framing a green hillside meadow in soft light — Tucked under a gnarled old pine, the rocks and green meadow feel like a hidden little spot.

Heavy fresh snow weighs down the long needles of pine branches in winter — Fresh snow's piled up on every pine needle, and it's quiet as can be out there.

A country home beside a dirt road with rail fence, pines, and open pasture — A quiet home down the dirt road, framed by pines and an old rail fence.

Cluster of small bright blue wildflowers blooming low among grass and bare soil — These little blue blooms don't ask for much to thrive.

A fast river running through a rocky canyon with green grass and rugged cliffs — The river cuts right through the canyon, fast and wild between the rocks.

Old wooden fence post and rail in a green field with a bright sunburst overhead — That old corner post has held the line for years.

A calm lake reflecting clouds, ringed by pines and small cabins along the shore — Still water and clouds on the lake — it's about as peaceful as it gets.

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