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Earlier, the reds of sunrise show through and the blues are not yet showing

Why Are Boulder Winter Sunrises So Colorful? There’s A Reason!

Winter sunrises often look shockingly colorful – especially those intense reds glowing against the cold blue of a brightening sky – because several winter-specific conditions line up perfectly to paint the sky more dramatically than at other times of year. That’s all fine, but WHY is it so??? Why winter sunrises explode with color: Lower […]

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Boulder’s Best Sunrise Spot: Chasing First Light at the Flatirons

Where to Catch the Most Breathtaking Sunrise in Boulder, Colorado There’s something magical about watching the world wake up—and in Boulder, Colorado, there’s no better place to witness this daily miracle than the Flatirons. Towering above Chautauqua Park, these slanted sandstone slabs create a striking silhouette against the early morning sky, turning shades of amber, […]

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Boulder’s Crown Jewel: Sunrise Glory on Mount Sanitas

Epic Sunrise Captured from Mount Sanitas: A View Like No Other From its summit at 6,863 feet, Mount Sanitas offers an unparalleled vantage point for witnessing one of Boulder’s most magical sunrises. As the dawn breaks, the horizon ignites with vibrant shades of pink, gold, and orange, painting the Flatirons and Boulder Valley in an […]

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Epic Sunrise Over Boulder: A Morning at the University of Colorado Campus

As the first light of day touches Boulder, the University of Colorado campus awakens under a stunning sunrise that transforms the landscape into pure magic. With the iconic Flatirons standing proudly in the distance and Green Mountains is bathed in soft golden hues, the early morning glow creates a scene that feels almost otherworldly. The […]

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Boulder’s Flatirons at Dawn: The Magic of Sunrise at Chautauqua Park

Boulder awakens in spectacular fashion, with the sunrise painting the Flatirons and Chautauqua Park in shades of fiery orange, soft pink, and golden yellow. On a crisp autumn morning, this iconic view becomes a masterpiece of nature’s artistry, with the dramatic rock formations and sweeping skies stealing the show. Boulder is renowned for its sunrises, […]

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Stained Glass Sunrise Over Boulder!

Stained Glass Sunrise Over Boulder Stained Glass Sunrise Over Boulder A stained glass sunrise over Boulder is always a treat! Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is Power!

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Boulder’s Sunrise Surprise Sneaking Silently From a Snooze of Sleep

The motivation of a glorious sunrise it beyond compare. One wakes up foggy, looks outside, and the cobwebs are gone! Blues, reds and the rest of the color spectrum appear . Without  fail it undergoes constant metamorphosis, waking our eyes and waking our brains with a rainbow of inspiration, providing what is needed to stimulate […]

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Boulder’s Best: Sunrise or Sunset? Up Early? And a Fittilary!

pics Lenny Lensworth Frieling pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling Sunsets in Boulder get all of the credit. But is that rational, fair, and a good visual decision? Photographers, painters, very fast weavers, and artists of all flavors have long known that the “golden hour,” the time of sunset and sunrise, produces a […]

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