Title: Charred

Description:  Just north of Grand Lake, Colorado, the aftermath of the devastating East Troublesome Fire (2020) paints a somber silhouette against the evening sky. Amidst the charred landscape, a lone bull elk roams the meadow at dusk, a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. Baker Mountain and Mt. Stratus loom in the distance, serving as a poignant backdrop to the scene.

The East Troublesome Fire, one of the fastest-growing wildfires in Colorado's history, wreaked havoc within a span of just 24 hours, expanding from 18,550 acres to a staggering 188,000 acres. It left behind a trail of destruction, claiming lives, decimating hundreds of homes and structures, and scorching 193,812 acres before snowfall and colder temperatures finally brought it under control in late October. Despite the devastation, nature persists, albeit bearing scars from the ordeal.

"Charred" is part of the Limited Edition Collection: Into the Wild - Intimate Encounters.