58K views · 1.1K reactions | Before departing from the San Luis Valley located in central Colorado, I decided to shoot a time-lapse of the sunset showcasing the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The evening turned out to be pretty amazing, and I was glad that we stayed until the end. | Michael J Bauer Photography | Facebook

Snowy dunes and Sangre de Cristo Mountains this morning, taken from the foothills south of the national park and preserve. Video: NPS/Sierra Willoughby Voice of Sierra Willoughby: "Look how beautiful it is, Mt. Herard, the Great Sand Dunes, Crestone Peak, and part of the San Luis Valley this morning in southern Colorado." | Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve