Crazy Eights Frame:Walnut Float Frame Island Lake is at about

Island Lake is at about 12

Truly amazing how the reflected light illuminates down into this sculpted masterpiece

A quiet hush seems to blanket the scene

The simplicity of aspen trees in a winter landscape

Above the forests

Crazy Eights Frame:Walnut Float Frame Island Lake is at aboutTelluride, Colorado This ski panorama was taken in early March after a recent storm system had settled the snow enough for it to be deemed safe to ski. Located above Alta Lakes, the Birthday Chutes are a favorite among local ski legend Scott Kennett and friend Zak Gertz. Scott stands at the bottom, looking back up as Zak does a perfect set of figure eights down the main chute. Silver Mountain next to Palmyra Peak looms just out of site on the left