55 million years ago during the Tertiary Age these colorful formations existed. The formations
acquired the name Paint Mines because the Native American tribes that inhabited the area hundreds of years ago used the colored clay to make paints for decorating pottery. In addition to the colorful mineral deposits, there are fantastical sandstone hoodoos, and other geological formations
Two different views of sunflower fields near Denver Airport. This year the fields are harder to find and seem to be less prolific. The dry conditions have not helped. Headed to Kansas soon maybe more fields to photograph.
