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Good Morning Colorado - And Thank You!
December 28, 2022 - “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” – Jim Richardson. For the last eigh...
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Above Estes - One More Left
December 21, 2022 - Estes Park holds a special place in my heart and this is my favorite of the many images I've captured. If you look caref...
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Mile High Bison
December 14, 2022 - Bison. In the city. Ok, not really in the city, but he can see it from here.
Only 2 pics left.
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Walk In Water
December 07, 2022 - My grandson has the photo bug too. A few weeks ago, we took an early ride to the park hoping to see some wildlife. Mothe...
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Layers In Black And White
December 01, 2022 - I love it when the clouds come out to play! This particular morning was exceptional.
This image is, I'm sorry to say, t...
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Autumn Floor
November 23, 2022 - Autumn color isn't only in the trees.
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Tropical Memory
November 16, 2022 - It's early November, single digit temps in a couple days and snow on the ground. Pretty sure that palm tree doesn't have...
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The Bachelor
November 09, 2022 - I don't run across these fellas often. He was high on a hillside graving and enjoying the morning. He only stayed a litt...
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Looking West
November 02, 2022 - That first light dusting of snow on the peaks... winter IS coming.
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Fall On The Water
October 26, 2022 - Fall is my favorite season. The forest is alive with color as the wildlife fattens up for the coming winter. The crisp a...
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One of THOSE Guys
October 19, 2022 - He wasn't the biggest elk in the meadow, certainly not the most "buff". But, I've heard the ladies like a man with a sen...
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The Garden Gate
October 12, 2022 - Walking the puppy in the neighborhood and stumbled across this amazing gate surrounded by plants of many varieties. Even...
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Quaking Aspen and Clouds
October 05, 2022 - Autumn is in full swing in the high country. Ok, maybe not full swing but well on its way. And the clouds came out to pl...
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Hidden - NOT!
September 28, 2022 - The big boys are out and about struttin' their stuff for the ladies. This big fella was moving his harem to a nearby pas...
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September Sunrise
September 21, 2022 - A Rocky Mountain sunrise has so many layers. Just WOW!
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The Road Less Traveled
September 14, 2022 - Two summers ago, fire raced through several parts of Rocky Mountain National Park. This road was on the edge of the flam...
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Moonlight Moose
September 08, 2022 - It was a good morning at the lake. A little early for some, but I like it that way. I get up way too early so you don't...
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Moonlight Moose
September 07, 2022 - It was a good morning at the lake. A little early for some, but I like it that way. I get up way too early so you don't...
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Pointing East
August 31, 2022 - The fallen tree in this image points to the sunrise. That's really helpful when you arrive at the lake in the dark of ni...
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Blue Hour Abstract
August 24, 2022 - Although the blue hour does not have an official definition, the blue color spectrum is most prominent when the Sun is b...
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Showdown On The Shoulder
August 17, 2022 - These big boys were about to throw down! Rut season - coming soon to an elk herd near you.
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Detached From the Shadows
August 10, 2022 - This is an image I felt compelled to shoot. It was a little... eerie? lonely? disconnected? (No pun intended.)
I'll let...
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Breathe In, Breathe Out, Repeat
August 03, 2022 - Had a hectic week? Tired of all the hustle and craziness?
Breathe in, breathe out, repeat.
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Midwest Sunset
July 27, 2022 - Sometimes, things just HIT! Amazing clouds, perfect color, beautiful landscape, it gave me goosebumps! And... there were...
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Summertime In The Rockies
July 20, 2022 - A picture-perfect day at the top of the park! I never get tired of this view. Don Weir, this one's for you!
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At Home in the Trees
July 13, 2022 - A dew-frosted spider web graces a treetop on a cool summer morning in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Alpine Lake
July 06, 2022 - This lake, located at 11,000 feet above sea level, is filled by melting snow. Elk frequent this and other ponds near the...
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Elk In Velvet
June 29, 2022 - Sometimes you're in the right place at the right time. This was the day!
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The Watcher
June 22, 2022 - I was walking. He was watching. And mooching. Just a reminder, never feed the wildlife. Even the cute ones.
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Spring Green
June 15, 2022 - Spring comes a little later at higher altitudes but when it does... WOW. I absolutely love the brilliant green of freshl...
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Duck, Duck, Moose
June 08, 2022 - There were two ducks having breakfast with this young moose. I promise! The female of the duck pair was apparently hungr...
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One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other
June 01, 2022 - A beautiful beach, sea breeze in the palms, gentle waves, lava and sand. But on the beach, not everything is as it seems...
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Memorial Day 2022
May 27, 2022 - This weekend, take a moment to remember the very many true patriots that left their friends and loved ones and never ret...
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57 With Flames
May 18, 2022 - Americans love their cars. The golden decades for car buffs were the 1950's and 1960's... so many classics!!!!!
Even if...
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Not Adrift Yet
May 11, 2022 - Monochrome images give the viewer an opportunity to break out their inner child and COLOR! And the colors you choose tel...
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Flocked - The Old Fashioned Way
April 27, 2022 - Winter is still visiting the high country, reminding us that we are only along for the ride on this colorful blue and gr...
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Rookery At Sunrise
April 20, 2022 - In a couple of weeks, the trees here will leaf out. Luckily, I spotted this blue heron rookery before that happened! The...
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Snow On The Way
April 13, 2022 - April in Colorado is a mixed bag. This week, we get the snow bag. That means a little more skiing up in the mountains an...
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Somewhere In Colorado
April 06, 2022 - You hear a lot about "colorful Colorado." I found it... on an out of the way, two-lane road... hidden on a hillside. I'l...
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Just Chillin'
March 30, 2022 - Sometimes it just feels right to sit and let the clatter of the busy world fade into the sound of a gently flowing river...
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Dangerous Curve
March 23, 2022 - Spring continues to deliver snow to the mountains and plains. Warmer weather is on the way later this week but there wil...
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Winter Wilderness Water
March 16, 2022 - Snow in the air... on the ground... even in the water. I'll take it!
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Aspen Can Be Fluffy
March 09, 2022 - Nature is amazing! Can you imagine how long it would take you to flock EVERY ONE of the fine branches?
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Sunday Morning Blues
March 02, 2022 - It's amazing how the right clouds just pull a picture together. Blues with a touch of fluffy!
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Little Big Horn
February 23, 2022 - Leaving the mountains, driving through the canyon I said to myself... "Self, it sure would be nice to see a Bighorn Shee...
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Cold Mountain Vista
February 16, 2022 - Coming around a curve and getting hit in the eye by a mountain will take you breath away! Every. Time.
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Cows With A View
February 09, 2022 - Not a single cow is checking out the beautiful mountain view. I mean, REALLY? This is why we eat cows.
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Mmmmm, bread!
February 02, 2022 - Squirrels. My neighborhood is full of them. And, some of these rodents have developed hoity-toity tastes like tortillas...
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Small Town Winter
January 26, 2022 - A drive in the country after a fresh snow is the perfect way to spend a morning.
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The Great Hygiene Cattle Drive
January 19, 2022 - A cow's gotta go when a cow's gotta go. These cows were being moved 2-3 miles from one pasture to another closer to home...
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The Ranch on 66
January 12, 2022 - I've passed this ranch hundreds of times on my way to the mountains. Stopped and shot some pictures too. But, this time...
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Snow on the Sagebrush
January 05, 2022 - The first snow of the new year was quite welcome. The -8 degrees that followed... not so much. Still, fresh snow makes p...
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Perspective
December 29, 2021 - The new year is almost here and already folks are comparing it with this year. A bit premature? Probably.
Sometimes you...
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The Night Before Christmas
December 22, 2021 - May your holiday season be full of family, friends, and joy.
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You Do You
December 15, 2021 - Sometimes it seems complicated, but mostly... it's not. In a world where it seems like everyone wants to be an individua...
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Follow The Water
December 08, 2021 - If you want to know where the water is in the mountains, just look for the aspen. The drainage across the valley is rich...
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Framed
December 01, 2021 - Gotta love this big guy! One look at him and you know he's in charge. I thanked him for posing and left him to enjoy his...
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Remnants
November 24, 2021 - The official start of the holiday season begins with the remnants of autumn. And typically, the remnants of a feast and...
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Reflections of Autumn
November 17, 2021 - Just around a curve in the trail, I was surprised by this small pond. Really! When I saw the reflection, it was ummm, SU...
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Peaking Out
November 10, 2021 - I call this one "Peaking Out." See what I did there?
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Good To Be The King
November 03, 2021 - I don't know if he's the King of the Wapiti, but it sure looks like he could be!
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Happy Halloween!
October 27, 2021 - It's HERE! HALLOWEEN!
Ok, slightly premature... but I've been waiting sooooooo long! Costumes, candy, masquerade balls,...
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Golden Curve
October 20, 2021 - They're called Colorado Gold or Quaking Aspen. I just call them... WOW!
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Break of Dawn
October 13, 2021 - I've said it before. I'll say it again. Man, I love it when the clouds come out to play!
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Shout Out To The Ladies
October 06, 2021 - I caught this Wapiti Romeo serenading the ladies early one morning. He was quite insistent.
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Hidden Boardwalk
September 29, 2021 - I have a secret. This boardwalk leads to a special place. Quiet. Secluded. A place to be alone with your thoughts. I've...
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High Drama In The High Country
September 22, 2021 - Love is in the air in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. That's right, it's elk mating season, known to the locals as "the el...
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Extended Forecast
September 15, 2021 - It's starting. Cooler nights, shorter days. You know what I'm talking about. You've seen it - the occasional orange or y...
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Healing Waters
September 08, 2021 - Sometimes things get heavy. Life in general. When that happens, what do you do? Me? I go back to nature. I always find t...
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Looking Up
September 01, 2021 - This group of young elk are mighty interested in something up the hill. Well, except mom. She seems to be saying "Nothin...
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Flatirons and Puffy Clouds
August 26, 2021 - Love me some puffy clouds. The Flatirons offered to pose with them. I love it when a plan comes together.
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History
August 19, 2021 - After the 2013 flood ravaged Four-Mile Canyon, Boulder’s beloved Anne U. White Trail was closed. It opened again just in...
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Aspen Cafeteria
August 11, 2021 - The signs are right in front of you. Deer, elk and possibly moose have all been here. Aspen are a preferred food group f...
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Wanna Get Away?
August 04, 2021 - Little kids love balloons. Big kids (adults) love BIG balloons. I LOVE HOT AIR BALLOONS. (steps off soapbox)
Here's a l...
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Walk in the Woods
July 28, 2021 - It's that time... time for a walk in the woods. Tired of the heat? Walk in the woods. Stress getting to ya? Walk in the...
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Demolition Time
July 21, 2021 - Having made thousands of rush-hour drives on I-25, I can deeply relate to this image. Though, it's actually the Demoliti...
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A Slice of Granite
July 14, 2021 - One thing the Rocky Mountains do not lack is granite. A walk in the woods would not be complete without granite boulders...
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Deer Friends
July 07, 2021 - This doe was hard to spot... ok, not so much. The magpies are a little like a sign post. But the deer tolerates the bird...
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Puzzle Rocks in Poudre Canyon
June 30, 2021 - I am not a geologist but I know puzzle pieces when I see them. This type of rock formation has always fascinated me whet...
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The Chest Bump
June 23, 2021 - Athletes sometimes chest bump to celebrate. Wild mustangs do not. These stallions spar to gain and maintain their place...
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Green and Blue
June 16, 2021 - Coming down from Rabbit Ears Pass into Steamboat Springs, this view stops me in my tracks. I literally slide into the pu...
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Soon
June 09, 2021 - I've watched the sun rise many times. Each is different but yet very much the same. I love sitting in the cold before da...
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Baby Elk Doo Doo Doo Doo
June 02, 2021 - The elk babies are making their appearance in forests and meadows. The image is a little one that made it through the su...
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Be Unique
May 26, 2021 - Sometimes, you stand out from the crowd. It's ok.
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Firehole Canyon
May 19, 2021 - When you get to Yellowstone, don't miss the Firehole Canyon Drive. No thermal features, just heart-pounding excitement....
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Reverse Limbo
May 12, 2021 - You've seen the warning signs and tall fences along the highway - Watch for Deer, Deer Crossing! I always wondered how h...
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Morning in Geyer Basin
May 05, 2021 - I love a good fog, especially if it's in a place that adds to the spooky feeling. Nailed it!
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Pink in Yellowstone
April 28, 2021 - I love the western sky!
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Smoky Wyoming Sunrise
April 21, 2021 - Little bit of a public service announcement...
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Morning On the River
April 14, 2021 - Early morning. Sun just below the hilltops. Mist on the river. Yea buddy!
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Drift On Fence
April 07, 2021 - Something retro to close out the winter season.
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Urban Frost
March 31, 2021 - Recipe for A Wintery Wallpaper Photo
Freezing rain
Light snow
Something colorful
Camera
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Frost Grass
March 24, 2021 - Grass. Very. Cold. Grass.
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Buffalo Square
March 17, 2021 - Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Buffalo Square Dance. I know they're not wearing green. I dare you to pinch them...
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Monochrome Winter
March 10, 2021 - They say spring may come early. Okay. Let's run with that.
Denver weather forecast for this weekend: 10-20+ inches of s...
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13 Below
March 03, 2021 - If you were a deer living the good life on a national wildlife refuge, you would have it made. Right? Not so much, espec...
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Sunrise and Snowflakes
February 24, 2021 - A chilly morning in the Rockies, low clouds were spitting snow as the sun came up. A perfect winter morning!
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Jenny Lake
February 17, 2021 - Autumn in the Grand Tetons! This is the view looking across Jenny Lake. I usually hope for puffy clouds in my landscape...
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Unexpected Red
February 10, 2021 - Old barns. People seem to love them. It doesn't matter it you were raised in the city or the country, old barns make you...
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Sails and Clouds
February 03, 2021 - I love Bill Murray! Thanks to him, I will never be able to look at a sailboat without hearing him bellow "I'm saaaailing...
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Happy Horses
January 27, 2021 - Getting all dressed up lifts the spirits, that is, as long as the dress-up clothes still fit.
These two fellows are hav...
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Two and a Half Elk
January 20, 2021 - Stoopid trees! But, it is kinda funny...
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National Western Stock Show Memories
January 13, 2021 - January in Denver, Colorado is stock show month. Not this year though. The 115th annual National Western Stock Show has...
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There's Something About A Cotton Candy Sunrise
January 06, 2021 - Every sunrise is different. Different clouds, different skies, slightly different location in the sky. But oh, those pin...
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Sunset on 2020
December 30, 2020 - Not gonna lie... I've been waiting for this sunset all year! Now, I'm not foolish enough to believe all of the weirdness...
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Season's Greetings
December 23, 2020 - For many, the holidays will be bittersweet this year. The pandemic has taken a toll on families financially, physically,...
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Lone Buffalo in Yellowstone
December 16, 2020 - Much of Yellowstone's wildlife avoids the geyser basin area of the park. The ground can look stable and yet be a crunchy...
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Steamy Sunset
December 09, 2020 - The Great Fountain Geyser is a great place to spend a sunset in Yellowstone National Park. It's a little out of the main...
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Grand Teton in Gold and Blue
December 02, 2020 - Autumn in the Tetons... just WOW!
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What Are You Looking At?
November 25, 2020 - Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to join together and give thanks for their blessings. This year, with the...
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Cameron Peak Fire
November 18, 2020 - The Cameron Peak Fire is the largest wildfire to ever burn in Colorado. Started in August, it is still burning, though m...
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P O W E R
November 11, 2020 - When you turn on the faucet at home, you can turn it off. When Mother Nature turns on the faucet, well let's just say...
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Where The Wild Things Are
November 04, 2020 - Some prefer a carefully manicured park, with conveniently placed trees, and thick, manicured grass. Give me the woods, w...
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Spider Diamonds
October 28, 2020 - To me, spider webs are an engineering marvel. And... they totally freak me out when I walk through one unexpectedly!
Af...
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Conflagration in the Canyon
October 21, 2020 - A snowy winter, an even wetter spring. Trees, brush, and grasses flourished. Early summer, the rain stopped and rarely f...
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D I S A G R E E
October 14, 2020 - Wild mustangs have their own societal rules, not unlike their human counterparts. Following a visit to the watering hole...
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Colorado Country Road
October 07, 2020 - A while back, my girlfriend and I were out hunting moose with our cameras. We came to a T in the road and turned on the...
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When A Tree Falls
September 30, 2020 - When a tree falls in the forest... it sometimes blocks the trail! But, I wasn't there so I didn't hear it fall.
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R U N O F F
September 23, 2020 - A raging river sets the heart racing, especially during runoff time in Colorado. As mountain snows melt, rivers swell an...
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At the Buffet
September 16, 2020 - Foxes are typically quite shy of humans and are often difficult to spot and photograph. I was lucky to encounter this fe...
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Forest Fire Sunrise
September 09, 2020 - We've had a string of forest fires in Colorado this year resulting in over 100,000 acres of forest destroyed. The toll o...
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Reflecting Estes Park
September 02, 2020 - In all of my travels, one of my favorite places to visit is Estes Park. The views are magnificent and the residents are...
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A Moose and His Bird
August 26, 2020 - Do big animals keep little animals for pets? Or, maybe they just hang out. Today's picture kinda makes it look like that...
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Waiting On Sunset
August 19, 2020 - Sometimes it pays to leave early. We were headed out to catch sunset at a local lake and left a little early to ensure w...
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Comet NEOWISE
August 12, 2020 - Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE was discovered on March 27, 2020. To say it created quite a stir is an understatement because...
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Just Gonna Sit Here
August 05, 2020 - Fine dining in the wild. This bull moose made himself comfortable while snacking on aquatic plants in the Colorado Rocki...
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Going To Town
July 29, 2020 - Home on the range is great but sometimes a night on the town is just what you need.
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Mount Elbert
July 22, 2020 - There are 53 fourteeners (mountains 14,000 feet or taller) in Colorado. This one is the boss, err... the tallest. Want t...
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Fall River Road
July 15, 2020 - Before there was Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, there was Fall River Road. It's one of those "secrets...
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Sunset Silhouette
July 08, 2020 - Sometimes, getting up early is it's own reward.
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Looking East At Sunset
July 01, 2020 - You think you have a pretty nice sunset going on. Then, you turn around.
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Let's Play Tag
June 24, 2020 - All kids like to push their parent's buttons. This foal is no different! After running at me, the foal made a quick U-tu...
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Nearing Golden Hour
June 17, 2020 - Driving up the canyon can be relaxing or stressful, but it's never dull.
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Storm Tree
June 10, 2020 - Some scenes look best in black and white. The medium enhances the drama and takes you to a different headspace. You're n...
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Steel Perspective
June 03, 2020 - I sometimes forget how powerful a sunrise can be without clouds to bend and shape the light. (This is an unused track. N...
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Quarantine
May 27, 2020 - When I made this image, we had been part of the Stay At Home plan for over 4 weeks. I'm not sure if this is a young Amer...
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Waking On The Farm
May 20, 2020 - I do love me some clouds and this morning was SPECTACULAR! Spring is my favorite time to point my camera at the sky.
En...
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Salute
May 13, 2020 - The Colorado Air National Guard recently did a flyby to honor and thank the hospital workers serving on the front lines...
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Stop For The Sunrise
May 06, 2020 - I wandered out into the world very early Sunday morning. Mother Nature opened my eyes. No need for coffee with this view...
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Spring 2020
April 29, 2020 - Our world might be upside down but the spring flowers don't care. Let the beauty of nature (with just a hint of abstract...
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Thunderbird Salute
April 22, 2020 - Traditionally, the USAF Thunderbirds perform at the graduation ceremony of the Air Force Academy. This year, they went a...
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Spring In The Rockies
April 15, 2020 - This Steller's Jay added a splash of color to an otherwise somber day. But, don't let the fancy feathers fool you. Consi...
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The Rainbow
April 08, 2020 - This was most unexpected on an unsettled morning of snow, clouds, and sunshine. It brought me joy. I hope it does the sa...
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Don't Worry, Be Happy
April 01, 2020 - I've never been able to look at a sunflower without smiling. I hope these bring a smile to your face.
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It's Been A Weird Year
March 25, 2020 - I can't recall a year like this and we're only a quarter of the way through. Even a walk in the mountains turned a littl...
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Looking Into The Valley
March 18, 2020 - It's a long way down, probably 800-1000 feet. The view was spectacular though!
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Inside The Castle
March 11, 2020 - Winter, a good time to be indoors. And, where better to be than inside the castle. This is the lower floor of Bishop Cas...
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Snowflake Sunrise
March 04, 2020 - Sometimes, you get lucky. This morning was one of those. The sun was already rising when I arrived at the park. Rounding...
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Impervious
February 26, 2020 - Mountain cold and Rocky Mountain granite go together. Even though spring arrives in three weeks, these boulders and the...
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Snow And Glow
February 19, 2020 - It was snowing...and blowing... in the sunshine! I wake up early so you don't have to. You're welcome.
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False Hope
February 12, 2020 - Ice melting on the shores of this mountain lake might convince the groundhog that spring is near. Don't you believe him!...
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White Walls
February 05, 2020 - The clouds came out to play! Game on...
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Starlight Promenade
January 29, 2020 - This one is for my niece. She and her family fell in love with Estes Park during a summer visit. Here's a little look at...
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Storm In The Park
January 22, 2020 - A winter drive in the mountains can get interesting. If you're lucky, you can see it coming. We stopped on a hillside to...
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Stock Show Time 2020
January 15, 2020 - The National Western Stock Show brings all things western to the Queen City every January. That includes a parade of lon...
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One Man's Quest
January 08, 2020 - I heard stories about a castle in Colorado. One man's dream, quest really. So, Christmas day, ROAD TRIP!
This picture d...
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Dawn Of A Decade
January 01, 2020 - It's not just a new year, it's a new DECADE! The next ten years of your life started with today's sunrise. How will you...
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Out Of The Office
December 25, 2019 - The big guy (aka Santa) has left the building. Rumor has it "he's got his toes in the ocean and a$$ in the sand" - to qu...
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Frozen In Time
December 18, 2019 - One day you're a leaf, shimmering and moving with the breeze. Then you're not. Nature can be cruel but it's just her way...
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Red Velvet Christmas
December 11, 2019 - Red velvet. Like Santa's suit. Rich, luxurious, Christmassy! I know, it's a little different but it spoke to me. I hope...
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Hill Climb
December 04, 2019 - Ahhh, a drive in the mountains! This is a curve on one of the highest continuous paved roads in the United States. Trail...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2019 - I know, I know. The cold and snow have already visited. The color is over. But... Thanksgiving is always prime autumn co...
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Did You Know...
November 20, 2019 - Did you know this waterfall is famous? Well, sorta. Fish Creek Falls is depicted on the Coors beer can.
I'm pretty sure...
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Frosty Rocky Mountains
November 13, 2019 - They're not covered yet but soon will be. Here's a peek at them before Mother Nature gets serious!
Enjoy!
Ray
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After The Rut
November 06, 2019 - The elk rut is over and now it's time to gather together and face the cold of winter. Not to worry! This bull and others...
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Happy Halloween
October 30, 2019 - Last week I mentioned Halloween. This week IS Halloween.
Enjoy!
Ray
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Take A Moment
October 23, 2019 - For me, the holiday season officially kicks off with Halloween. Things get hectic with travel plans, gift plans, meal pl...
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Hawks In Da Hood
October 16, 2019 - My neighborhood has been ringing morning and evening with the shrill cry of aerial predators. Last year I spotted a fami...
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Winter Is Coming
October 09, 2019 - The peaks are showing off their white mantles. That means... (yes, especially for you GOT fans) WINTER IS COMING!
Enjoy...
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Finding Autumn
October 02, 2019 - Fall color is a big thing in Colorado. Flat landers flock to the mountains do their leaf peeping. Truth be told, I head...
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The Challenge
September 25, 2019 - The elk rut season has started in the high country. That's mating season for the uninitiated in the ways of these majest...
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Lake In The Rockies
September 18, 2019 - Another classic view! This peak and lake have been photographed many time by visitors from all over the world. I got the...
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Shiny Needles
September 11, 2019 - The forest is one of my favorite places, even more so during and after a rain. The leaves and needles of the trees shine...
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The Boys Of Summer
September 04, 2019 - Elk are amazing creatures. Throughout the spring and summer, the bulls will first shed their antlers and then grow a mor...
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Yay! Sunflowers!
August 28, 2019 - Sunflowers make folks happy! Bet you're smiling!
Enjoy!
Ray
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Curtain Rainbow
August 21, 2019 - I spent an amazing evening at the top of a local fourteener. That's a mountain peak taller than 14,000 feet (4267 meters...
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Urban Warfare
August 14, 2019 - I sat on my front porch one morning and watched this drama unfold. One of the neighborhood hawks decided to use a puddle...
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Sunrise or Sunset?
August 07, 2019 - Sunrise or sunset? When you see an image, can you tell? Do you have a favorite?
Enjoy!
Ray
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Royal Moonrise
July 31, 2019 - There are certain times of day, between the golden hour and twilight, that the sky takes on a royal purple tint. As it t...
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The Nursery
July 24, 2019 - This baby elk is no more than 2 days old. What a cutie!
Enjoy!
Ray
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Hidden Cascade
July 17, 2019 - I'm a sucker for the sound of water flowing through the rocks. Not really sure why. What sounds in nature are special to...
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Moose At Breakfast
July 10, 2019 - Moose on the loose! Actually, he couldn't care less that I was watching him eat a fiber-filled breakfast. We hung out fo...
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Misty Morning At The Lake
July 03, 2019 - Early morning on Sprague Lake... calm water, a gentle mist, an old footbridge. What's not to love!
Enjoy!
Ray
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Breakfast Buffet In The Park
June 26, 2019 - Finally, the answer to an age-old question: Why did the elk cross the road?
To get to the buffet! Almost everyone loves...
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Sunrise Silhouette
June 19, 2019 - What a morning! Mother Nature outdid herself again. The wave cloud over the mountain was a nice touch.
Enjoy!
Ray...
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Over The River
June 12, 2019 - I really like cool architecture. Combine it with a semi-famous bridge and yea, I had to shoot it. You may not be familia...
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Rocky Mountain Morning
June 05, 2019 - Snow has not been in short supply in the Colorado mountains this year! It's a boon for Colorado, eradicating the drought...
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Blue Hour Sea Candle
May 29, 2019 - Sometimes the universe smiles on you and drops the unexpected in your lap (or in this case, in front of your lens.) Afte...
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Ghost Ship In The Sand
May 22, 2019 - No need to go under the waves to see this shipwreck. It is waiting for you on the beach. The Peter Iredale ran aground d...
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Zensday At The Beach
May 15, 2019 - I had the opportunity to spend a few days on the Oregon coast and just... WOW!. There's just something relaxing about th...
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