Bobcat Ridge Spring
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Bobcat Ridge Spring
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Evidence dating back millennia show that American Indians had been traveling and living in the Ft. Collins, Colorado area where Bobcat Ridge Natural Area exists today. Consisting of varied topography—mountains, cliffs, rolling terrain, drainages and flat valley areas—it was part of many peoples’ traditional migratory routes, used for hunting, making pilgrimages up to the high mountains in what is now Rocky Mountain National Park, and meeting with other groups of Indians.
Bobcat Ridge consists of forested hills covered by ponderosa pine and Douglas fir up to 7,000 feet in elevation in its western section, while the valley consists of open, flat grasslands and agricultural areas. Hogback ridges made up of red sandstone cliffs, part of what the Arapaho Indians called the Red Rock Road, create two unique canyons that cut through the hogback and drain eastward. Buffum Canyon is located on the north end and provides the main access to the site, while Brooks Canyon is located to the south. Once American Indians were forced to leave the area in the mid-to late-1800s, Euro-Americans continued moving in, recognizing the promise of the land for cattle ranching and farming. Bobcat Ridge is a place now open to new types of journeys—recreational in nature, rather than based on subsistence.
Some digital effects were applied to the original image after the photograph was made. No electrons were harmed during the transition.
Image copyright 2024 Jon Burch Photography
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February 10th, 2024
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Comments (3)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Bobcat Ridge Spring composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! Congratulations on your beautiful Features! F/L