When I bought my camera in 2016 there were a few places that caught my eye to visit first and I knew I needed to go shoot there.  The Crystal Mill was the first place on my list, and this was one of the first shots I ever took.  The fall leaves were in full bloom and the scene looked like it was something straight out of a movie.  The Crystal Mill was built as a wooden powerhouse in 1892 and was shut down with the mines in 1917.  Although it is no longer functional, it is still one of the most photographed locations in Colorado.

Crystal, CO