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Name: Stratton
Location: Durango
Description: Horse grazing in the snow

About the photographer:
At 14, Stratton, a native Coloradoan, is thankful for the opportunity he's had to spend good, quality time with his neighbors and friends through his experience playing football and showing dairy cattle in 4H.


Name: Kristy
Location: Country Rd 44, Steamboat
Description: Railway to Heaven

About the photographer: Kristy recently moved back to Colorado after a fifteen year stint in California. She says, "What's not to like about Colorado?" where she recently purchased a ranch so she could spend time with her horses.


Name: Sabrina
Location: Salida
Description: Cowboy relaxation

About the photographer: Born and raised in Colorado, Sabrina has grown up appreciating her mountain surroundings. She enjoys photography as a hobby and is always thankful for times she can spend ranching.


Name: Barbara
Location: Pagosa Springs
Description: Beware of Cows!

About the photographer: Having lived in Colorado for the past 14 years, Barbara enjoys a casual lifestyle, where denim is appropriate for pretty much any occasion. She also finds comfort in the legacy left by the pioneers, natives and explorers who first inhabited Colorado.


Name: Carol
Location: Salida
Description: Sunstar!

About the photographer: Having recently moved to Colorado, Carol values the rich atmosphere of creativity ad freedom she has seen. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, skiing, family and friends.


Name: Cindy
Location: wedding in Colorado
Description: Starting down a new road

About the photographer: Living her whole life in Colorado, Cindy has seen the Colorado landscape change over the years. Although she keeps busy spending time with her two sons, she always finds time to enjoy the views.


Name: Francie
Location: Fleming
Description: Lightning storm

About the photographer: After moving to Colorado when she was ten years old, Francie has grown to cherish the surroundings that Colorado offers. She enjoys the ever changing landscapes and wildlife.


Name: Rebecca
Location: Salida
Description: Heading for the next turn

About the photographer: Rebecca's passion for 4H growing up has helped prepare her for a career in ranching. SHe enjoys the relaxed pace and few distractions, which have allowed her to spend invaluable time with her family.


Name: Lee Ann
Location: Crested Butte
Description: Mountain halo

About the photographer: Lee Ann and her husband enjoy spending time on their motorcycle, cruising the back roads, allowing them to see much of Colorado's natural beauty. When she isn't exploring she enjoys spending time with her six kids and 18 grandchildren.


Name: Steve
Location: Kebler Pass
Description: The colors of Fall

About the photographer: Leaving California less than a year ago, to spend retirement in a small town, Steve can't imagine being any place better. Since his arrival, he has enjoyed the honesty, beauty and simplicity of his new home.


Name: Julie
Location: La Plata Mountains
Description: Old white truck has seen its day

About the photographer: Making the decision eighteen years ago to load up the U-Haul and make Durango, Colorado her home, Julie doesn't take for granted the mountains, streams, wildlife or friendliness of the people that make her cherish an unrushed way of life.


Name: Ellen
Location: Axial
Description: Curious horses tickle a little boy

About the photographer: Spending the past eight years in a community where people make their living from the land, Ellen and her husband are thankful for the simplicity of their lifestyle. Ellen's hobbies include gardening and exploring mountain wildlife.

 

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