I agree with the Mandala Effect LOL Most of my visiting places in Colorado have just been in the past 6 years. For some reason we didn't venture to the 'exotic' locations until my son graduated from high school. Hmm I might just do a post on Mesa Verde. We took quite a few pictures on that trip.
As far as feelings. No light pollution since is so far removed from the city. There was one spot we went to, It was amazing. You could look out over the valley, you could 'see' the Four Corner. It was like everything stood still, it was peaceful, a light hum. Everything in that moment seems right. Of course no pictures of that view I was preoccupied and the hubby was just sitting in the car LOL .
i'm not sure where you are describing right now?? LOL mesa verde?? hehe