Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado

Most of my images are previsualized; I know exactly the subject I want to photograph and the conditions necessary to best portray my feelings for it. However, when dependent upon Colorado weather, success is often contingent upon flexibility. This image was taken on a trip to photograph fall foliage.

The Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection (GORP) Act is comprehensive, locally-driven legislation aimed at safeguarding over 730,000 acres of public lands across the Gunnison Basin and surrounding regions in Western Colorado. Developed through over a decade of grassroots engagement and collaboration with diverse stakeholders including ranchers, water users, local governments, and the outdoor recreation community, the GORP Act seeks to achieve a balance between protecting critical natural resources, preserving traditional land uses, and ensuring sustainable outdoor recreation for future generations.