Mountains along bear lake road

Bear lake road is a scenic road in Rocky Mountain National Park. On a cloudy day, the shadows and light are dramatic along the peaks.

September in the mountains, and a beam of sunlight cuts across the slopes, highlighting the evergreen forest and the stark remains of a past burn. The clouds overhead diffused the light, creating a soft glow on the landscape. A wisp of fog drifts through the trees.

Rocky Mountain National Park · 2023