Ailsa’s invited us to participate in her new travel theme, Big. Juxtaposing this homestead with the Sangre de Cristo peaks in the background of this image helps to convey how massive these mountains are. Their range extends from the Colorado town of Poncha Springs into New Mexico near Santa Fe, and it includes several fourteeners (Colorado-speak for a mountain taller than 14,000 feet). Click on the image to see the homestead better. Thanks for the theme, Ailsa, and for the opportunity to use the excellent word “juxtaposing” in a post.
weird & cool stuff seen while out & about 
Ah, the Sangre De Cristo mountains… I’ve been there…beautiful part of the world 🙂
I love Colorado. Though going up Pike’s Peak nearly killed me….
LikeLike
Did you try to hike it? You are ambitious! 😉
LikeLike
Noooooo! I’m not quite THAT mad.
LikeLike
Scary drive then? 😉
LikeLike
The thin air freaks me out…
LikeLike
Ah, understood. I live at ~8,300 feet. You do have to get used to it. And not expect your pasta water to boil quickly…
LikeLike
What…? I thought it would boil more quickly, but at a lower temperature?
LikeLike
Yes, you are right. I should have said not expect your pasta to cook as quickly. It seems to take forever. 😉
LikeLike
Yes, that totally makes sense. How frustrating! Instant noodles… 😉
LikeLike
Beautiful!
LikeLike
Thanks, Cee. How are you?
LikeLike
This “juxtaposition” really does show the size of these mountains. I love Colorado! Great photo, Ruth!
LikeLike
Thanks, Cathy. 😉
LikeLike
Another beautiful mountain range in Colorado. We sure take our time crossing Wolf Creek Pass while pulling the RV!
LikeLike
Have you traveled in that area since the fires?
LikeLike
No, we drove through last November. Pueblo West did receive a lot of smoke from the Fork fire though. We crossed the divide this summer via I-70. I understand it was pretty bad 😦
LikeLike
Oh my gosh how big! Your photo is awesome.
Thank You commenting my blog. Happy Sunday.
LikeLike
Thanks and have a great week, Sartenada. 😉
LikeLike
Great photo, great word, Ruth! 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks, Jo. 😉
LikeLike
That is massive and majestic! Great choice for the big!
LikeLike
Many thanks, Amy. 😉
LikeLike
Stunning!
LikeLike
Appreciate your visit. 😉
LikeLike
Pingback: 8-18-13 Weekly Travel Photo Theme Challenge: Carefree and Big (Wayback machine edition) | The Quotidian Hudson
Pingback: travel theme: big | my sweetpainteddreams
Perfect shot for the theme Ruth, those hills are enormous.
LikeLike
Thanks, Finn!
LikeLike
Great photo Ruth! This is a stunning view, perfect for the theme big!!
LikeLike
Appreciate it, Janaline. 😉
LikeLike
Gorgeous and a good reminder that summer will soon give way to much cooler Colorado weather.
LikeLike
And I am ready for that! 😉
LikeLike
Beautiful pictures! I hiked quite a few 14ers in that area early summer and I am doing Mt. Evans in a couple weeks 🙂 Have you stopped by Elevation? I like that brewery! 🙂
LikeLike
I have not! I’ll add it to my list. 😉
LikeLike
Yes you should! 🙂 And I meant Mt. Elbert…I keep mixing it up with Evans 🙂
LikeLike
Ruth, reminds me a lot of what we saw in Germany’s Alps last winter! How long have you lived in Colorado?
LikeLike
So I’ve moved away and returned a number of times, but altogether I’ve lived in Colorado for about 25 years. I’ve spent more time here than in any other location.
LikeLike