Beautiful sunrises and sunsets are a pretty common occurrence on the Colorado Front Range. Every now and then though, Mother Nature gives the scene an extra ‘kick’ to make it that much more awesome. Such was the case on this evening last week when not only were the colors and formation stunning, there was a hint of iridescence at the edges. I do wish I had a clear view of the horizon but pics above look awesome anyway. Taken in Thornton, Colorado.

Winter in Colorado brings some amazing sunsets and last night proved to be a case in point. Fast moving jet stream winds this time of year create mountain wave clouds and lenticular clouds that are in and of themselves fun to see. Throw in unearthly colors as the day comes to a close and you have the makeup for spectacular scenes.

Unfortunately, living in suburbia, I don’t have a good, clear shot of the western horizon and didn’t have time to run somewhere that provided a better view of the overall scene. However, tightly zoomed in pictures show the intricate details and the amazing forms and colors of the clouds.

Many will say the Great Plains lack excitement on the scenery front but I tend to think those naysayers just don’t spend enough time out there or look very hard.  There is beauty to be found and you don’t have to look far or be out there long to find it.

Such was the case a week ago when yet another amazing sunset closed out a gorgeous day in Morgan County.  The colors started out orange but soon red arrived and the further sun went down, the deeper blue the Centennial State’s skies became as night encroached.

Scenes like this are commonplace in the wide open spaces – you just have to open your eyes.