The Journey/Blog (Autumn foliage)

Welcome to the official Ryan Smith Fine Art photography blog! Below you will find a collection of stories, inspiration, workshop trip reports and other exciting news from Ryan Smith and Capture Icons! If you have any questions about the opinions shared below please reach out to Ryan directly at any time. Thank you for your interest in Ryan Smith Photography!

Telluride Photo Art | The Telluride Fine Art Gallery

Often referred to as “Colorado’s best-kept secret,” Telluride is renowned for its gorgeous scenery and breathtaking Colorado landscapes...

Best Locations in Colorado for Fine Art Nature Photography
Colorado offers some of the best backdrops for photographing fall color in the entire country!


In late September, early October, the areas around Telluride, Ridgway and Ouray come alive with shimmering golden aspens that sparkle against the jagged peaks of the San Juan Mountains...