Rocky Mountain - Colorado Alpine Loop - The View from Cinnamon Pass Summit - Silverton/Ouray Photography - Paper/Canvas/Acrylic/Metal

I set out to conquer Cinnamon Pass, one of the most scenic and rugged routes in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. A key part of the Alpine Loop, Cinnamon Pass has been a gateway for adventurers and miners alike since the late 1800s. Back then, prospectors navigated this treacherous terrain in search of gold and silver, their wagons creaking over rocky paths. Now, it’s a destination for those who crave the challenge and breathtaking vistas of high-altitude exploration.

With my Jeep grinding up the narrow, rocky trail, I could feel the weight of history beneath my tires. The sky above was darkening, clouds rolling in thick with the promise of rain. The scent of damp earth rose around me, mingling with the crisp, cool mountain air. The wind whispered through my open windows, carrying a hint of rain on its back, but I was determined to reach the summit and get my shot before the weather closed in.

As I neared the top, the trail steepened, twisting like a snake along the edge of the mountain. I pushed on, driven by the need to capture the wild beauty that awaited me.

When I finally reached the summit, at over 12,600 feet, the view was staggering. Below me, the valley stretched out like a patchwork quilt of green meadows, red and brown ridges, and lingering snowfields. The jagged peaks of the San Juans rose in the distance, touched by shafts of sunlight breaking through the clouds. It was a scene only a place like Cinnamon Pass could offer—raw, rugged, and untouched.

I scrambled to set up my camera as the first drops of rain began to fall, the wind tugging at my jacket. The moment was fleeting, but I clicked the shutter just as the light hit the mountains in the distance, capturing the drama of the storm and the serenity of the landscape.

This wasn’t just a photograph—it was an experience. One that Jeep enthusiasts, OHV adventurers, and hikers alike would crave: conquering the trail, battling the elements, and standing atop one of Colorado’s most iconic passes. The reward? A view that makes every bump, every challenge, worth it.

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Production and Shipping Time: 5-7 business days

Premium Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

There are 5 ways to print these images.

1) Premium Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.
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Premium Photo Paper will last a long time.
This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 inches or 24x36.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online.)

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Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
0.75 or 1.5 inch thick (depending on which size that you order) wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important.)
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.

3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which together make a single large image.
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