This is another photogenic county road, also known as East Dallas Creek. Surprisingly, each of the county roads that are written about in the books we have tell us that we will get different vistas on each of the county roads. So true! County Road #7 is another dirt road that leads you closer to the Sneffels Mountains. Once again we ran into other photographers. We also spoke with a couple who owned one of the ranches along the road. Unfortunately, they were not happy with the many photographers that descended into their part of the world in the fall. I smiled at them and told them that they lived in a magical place and I hoped they could share with us. And, we will share with you.

It appears hay is grown in these fields.  There are cattle and equestrian ranches dotted along the road. — It appears hay is grown in these fields. There are cattle and equestrian ranches dotted along the road.

From almost any turn you can see the Sneffels in the background.

An unexpected treat.  A pond with reflections . . . well sort of. — An unexpected treat. A pond with reflections . . . well sort of.

We knew a storm front was approaching and sure enough the clouds were increasing.

As photographers know, when you photograph late in the day in canyons or mountains you get one side nicely lit and the other in the shade.  If you correct too much in post processing it looks fake as our eyes and experience tells us this bright… — As photographers know, when you photograph late in the day in canyons or mountains you get one side nicely lit and the other in the shade. If you correct too much in post processing it looks fake as our eyes and experience tells us this bright tree could have a shadowed mountain nearby. Ah, but the ridge is nicely lit. It helps find the top of the hill!

For Rick!  This is a double for ya! — For Rick! This is a double for ya!

On our way back we checked our pond again.  Much nicer reflections!  And yes, that mountain is dark yellow.  I remember thinking, "How can that be?"  I need someone to explain how an upward facing snow pack can pick up the golden… — On our way back we checked our pond again. Much nicer reflections! And yes, that mountain is dark yellow. I remember thinking, "How can that be?" I need someone to explain how an upward facing snow pack can pick up the golden color from fall.

There are still flowers blooming along the road!

By the time we got home it was rather late. We were excited, however, that very early the next morning we would be driving to Silverton to meet up with Karen for breakfast. She was driving up from an overnight in Durango. We are blessed in so many ways.