23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Twisted Tress

A fellow photographer friend of mine told me I should go take a look at these trees near Telluride, Colorado. As my husband and I were driving in the area, he proceeded to give us step by step directions to the spot. He had me drive down a gravel road, the look for a path leading into the woods. I followed all of his directions, and lo and behold, there they were! It was such an unusual sight to see.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Teluride, Colorado, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5m2
Copyright: © Karen Grillion