Photography Tours & Sightseeing Tours
Looking for an adventure that will take your breath away? Look no further than the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado! You might think you need to travel all the way to Africa to see an endless sand sea, but this hidden gem located in Sothern Colorado offers the same stunning beauty. Towering sand dunes rise up to 750 feet above the plains. These dunes are surrounded by alpine peaks over 13,000 feet, creating a contrasting backdrop that is perfect for creating unique landscape compositions.
Photography Opportunities
Sand Dunes / Landscapes: The Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado is a photographer’s paradise with many opportunities to capture breathtaking images. The towering sand dunes, one of the park’s main attractions, provide an excellent opportunity for landscape and abstract photography. The shifting sands and unique lighting conditions create a dynamic and ever-changing canvas for photographers to explore. From the stark contrast of light and shadow to the subtle textures created by the wind, the sand dunes are a photographer’s playground.
Sunsets: Daily winds blow dust from the plains below high into the horizon creating exceptionally vibrant colors. The warm hues of orange and pink create a magical atmosphere, and the park’s landscape provides a natural frame for the perfect shot.
Zapata Falls: Walk through a cold mountain stream for exciting photographs and a fun place to cool off. These falls offer a unique setting and an ideal spot to capture unique “box canyon” waterfall photos.
North Clear Creek Falls: One of Colorado’s largest waterfalls. Though it does require significant travel time, the falls are easily accessible and offer breathtaking scenery that is perfect for landscape photography.
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge: If you are interested in bird photography we can take time to visit this unique protected marshland found in the San Luis Valley. It is used as a migratory stopping point for a wide variety of bird including the Sand Hill Cranes.
Night Photography
For those who are passionate about capturing the beauty of the night sky, the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado is a prime location. The park has earned a Dark Sky certification, meaning that it is one of the best places in the world to observe and photograph the stars. Away from the bright city lights, the park’s dark skies provide the perfect canvas for nightscapes and astrophotography. The Milky Way is clearly visible with the naked eye, and the park’s unique landscape, with its towering sand dunes and surrounding mountains, creates a stunning compositional backdrop.
