Handstands Around the World

a former gymnast with a neverending case of wanderlust

Colorado sunrises and sunsets

Back in 2020, I created a post to share some of my favorite sunrise and sunset photos. While all the photos in that post are still among the best sunrises and sunsets I’ve captured on camera, three years have passed since then and I’ve accumulated numerous additional sunrise and sunset photos.

And so, given that 2023 has come to an end and the dawn of 2024 is upon us, I decided now would be a good time to share some of my favorites from these last three years.

Colorado sunset | January 2021
Snowy sunrise | Colorado | February 2021
Colorado sunset | March 2021
Sunset at Dinosaur National Monument | May 2021
Maroon Bells sunrise | September 2021
Colorado sunrise | November 2021
Colorado sunrise | December 2021
Rocky Mountain National Park sunrise | December 2021
Vedauwoo sunset | Wyoming | June 2022
(I know this post says Colorado, but this one was too pretty to omit)
Rainy sunset over Great Sand Dunes National Park | July 2022
Sunrise over the plains as seen from the slopes of Mount Blue Sky | August 2022
Colorado sunset | September 2022
Sunset at Rocky Mountain National Park | August 2023
Colorado sunrise | November 2023
Colorado sunset | December 2023

Which one is your favorite?

Up next: a short but steep hike to Devil’s Head Lookout

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37 responses to “Colorado sunrises and sunsets”

  1. rkrontheroad Avatar
    rkrontheroad

    These are all gorgeous, especially the reflections. My favorite is actually the sunrise, where the rays of light are reaching out.

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    Anonymous

    Excellent image captures!

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  3. The Travel Architect Avatar
    The Travel Architect

    Mountains + sunrises/sunsets will always be my favorite. I think their fleeting nature makes them all the more precious.

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  4. Lookoom Avatar
    Lookoom

    Is there anything special about the Colorado sky that creates such spectacular sunrises/sunsets?

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      In the summer we tend to get afternoon thunderstorms that are sometimes still dissipating in the evening so those remaining clouds catch the light. The rest of the year, I’m not sure what the explanation is, but now I’m curious.

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  5. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    What a stunning collection of shots of the sunrise and sunset.

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you!

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  6. Mélodie Avatar
    Mélodie

    They are all gorgeous 😍

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  7. NortheastAllie Avatar
    NortheastAllie

    All of your photos are truly stunning and majestic! Wow!!!!

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you!

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  8. treksandtors Avatar
    treksandtors

    November 2023 the best one for me, lovely photos

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      That one is a highlight for me as well, it was such a bright start to the morning!

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  9. Monkey's Tale Avatar
    Monkey’s Tale

    Rocky Mountain August 2023 is my fav! But the rest are also gorgeous!!

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      It’s was a pretty stunning evening for sure! Thanks, Maggie!

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  10. Little Old World Avatar
    Little Old World

    What a beautiful collection! They’re all fantastic, but I particularly love your photo of the snowy sunrise.

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you!

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  11. Curt Mekemson Avatar
    Curt Mekemson

    Great job, Diana! Loved them all, but especially the reflection shots! Double the pleasure!

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you!

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  12. Lyssy In The City Avatar
    Lyssy In The City

    I love this, they are all stunning! Happy New Year!

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you! Happy New Year!

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  13. Matthew Wakelee Avatar
    Matthew Wakelee

    All are stunning photos, but my personal favorite right now is the one of the Marroon Bells, because I went there for the first time last summer.

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Oh that’s awesome, I’m so glad you had the chance to visit!!

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  14. grandmisadventures Avatar
    grandmisadventures

    Stunning pictures of that Colorado sky 🙂

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you!

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  15. Latitude Adjustment: A Tale of Two Wanderers Avatar
    Latitude Adjustment: A Tale of Two Wanderers

    These are fantastic! Good eye!

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you!

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  16. kagould17 Avatar
    kagould17

    All great examples Diana. I like the misty snowy morning sunrise. Understated but mezmerising. Happy Thursday. Allan

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thanks Allan! I agree, it’s so different from all the others but one of my favorites as well.

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  17. ourcrossings Avatar
    ourcrossings

    These are so beautiful, Diana, especially the snowy sunrise. We often think of winter as being dull and grey, and there are certainly times when that is the case, but ice and snow can do amazing things with the coloured light at sunrise and sunset. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day. Aiva xx

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thanks, Aiva! The sky was certainly just right that morning to capture the light.

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  18. Sheree Avatar
    Sheree

    Stunning

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  19. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    Love the vibrant colors of each photo! Hope you can experience more gorgeous sunsets this year; I have no doubt you will!

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you! I sure hope so, I never tire of them.

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  20. Glen Bowe Avatar
    Glen Bowe

    They are all beautiful photos but, for me at least, there is a clear favourite and that is the one entitled, Maroon Bells sunrise | September 2021. You should have it enlarged, framed and place in a prominate place in your home.

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thank you! One of these days when we have more wall space I’ll definitely be making some prints.

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  21. tanjabrittonwriter Avatar
    tanjabrittonwriter

    I find it impossible to pick a favorite, Diana. All are breathtakingly beautiful and remind us of the splendor we can experience if we only open our eyes. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Diana Avatar
      Diana

      Thanks, Tanja!

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