Downtown Denver

This camera looks over downtown Denver, where a cluster of tall buildings rises from the flat edge of the Great Plains. The skyline is easy to recognise, with the Rocky Mountains forming a long ridge behind it on clear days. Viewers often see traffic moving along the streets, changing cloud cover and, in winter, snow on the rooftops.

Mornings tend to be clearest, when the mountains stand out sharply against the sky. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, and the light shifts quickly as clouds build over the plains. Winter brings snow that changes the look of the streets and roofs, while spring and autumn offer milder, more even light across the city.

Denver is the capital of Colorado and grew as a supply town during the region's mining years. It sits where the plains meet the foothills, so visitors often use it as a base for trips into the mountains. The downtown area holds government buildings, museums and a busy cultural district that draws people year round.