Golden cottonwoods fill the valley beneath the dramatic spires of the peaks near Silver Jack Reservoir, creating one of Colorado's most spectacular autumn displays in the San Juan Mountains. This fall colors photograph captures the brilliant yellow foliage of mature cottonwoods along Cimmaron Creek, their canopies glowing against the rugged volcanic peaks that tower above the valley floor. The scene showcases the perfect convergence of Colorado's diverse ecosystems, where cottonwood groves thrive in the riparian zone while aspens cling to the mountain slopes and evergreens blanket the middle elevations beneath the jagged rock formations.
Photo name: Autumn Blue
This image is available as a fine art print in several premium formats. Each piece is carefully produced to showcase the details and rich colors. Choose from:
- High-quality canvas wraps that bring depth and dimension to any space
- Vivid metal prints that highlight the details of the aspen foliage and the Cimarron mountain range
- Traditional giclee prints on archival photographic paper for classic presentation
Each fine art print is individually crafted to order and shipped quickly. Check out my San Juan Mountains photography gallery for more fine art mountain photographs













