The first time that I've been to the Boulder County Open Space "Heil Ranch". I met my friend Scott and we had a short hike to a draw where he had a beautiful view to the North and I had the iconic view of the sharp peak of Bear Mountain looking to the south. This day may have been the beginning of our summer monsoon season, the atmosphere became heavier and obscured the beautiful receding ranges. This 'en plein air' painting was selected to show in the "2016 Boulder County Juried Art Show".