Smoky Front Range sunset
Haze from wildfires create a beautiful sunset on the Colorado Front Range. (© Tony's Takes)
Haze from wildfires create a beautiful sunset on the Colorado Front Range. (© Tony’s Takes)

Last week the Colorado Front Range saw pretty hazy skies due to wildfires to our southwest. While I certainly do not like the fires or the damage they cause, they do create some pretty darned beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

Last Wednesday evening I was out northeast of Denver photographing critters when this scene unfolded behind me. I of course quickly swapped cameras and began taking pictures the opposite direction.

The most prominent peaks just right of center are Mount Meeker and Longs Peak. The rest of the Rockies as seen looking west are also silhouetted by the orange glow of sunset and the haze.

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