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Posts tagged “photography

Satanta Peak, sunset, and grace


The humble silhouette of Satanta Peak outlined by the last embers of the day.
I created this photo last summer while on an evening hike in the Indian Peaks.
We take so much for granted every day, yet God’s grace is always evident if you take the time to look.

Western Slope


I apologize for the lack of posts recently. Life has been busy and blessed!

Here’s a view of the mountains near Ouray, Colorado, with spring snow still clinging to their faces. There are so many stunning views along the western slope of the Rocky Mountains…


Denver Millenium Bridge


This architectural beauty crosses railroad tracks from the Union Station, at the northwest edge of downtown Denver. It’s the first bridge of its kind anywhere! Wikipedia has a great article on it here

connections


Life is all about our connections to those around us.

rough day


It’s been a rough day, but they’re still hanging in there

nature is perfect


Nature can be soft
Nature can be brutal
We don’t always understand it,
but it is always perfect.

rain is a blessing


Who said rainy days were dreary? You just have to look in the right places.
(My prayers go out to those affected by flooding. Too much of a good thing can be just too much.)

The glory of morning


There is truly something magical about the dawn of a new day.

columbine


Mt. Sneffels


A spring snowstorm is about to lay another fresh layer of snow on Mt. Sneffels, near Ouray, CO.

three fatties


Two golden-mantled ground squirrels and a chipmunk are gorging themselves thanks to messy birds at the bird feeder overhead. While they all look similar, only the chipmunk has stripes on its face. I wish I didn’t know, so I could think of the chipmunks as the babies and the ground squirrels as the adults – much more fun!

Pasque flowers in the Rockies


A small group of alpine Pasque flowers is evidence that spring has come to the Rockies.
The photo was taken near the small mountain town of Ouray, Colorado.

figments


friends


Help each other reach higher

Orchidian geometry


many blossoms


Tree blossoms are always such a welcome sign of spring,
along with the soft fragrance they leave on the breeze.

a man that likes his coffee


A friend with his trusty companion, his thermos filled with coffee.

radial radiance


Boulder sunrise


Good morning Boulder.

From,
Flagstaff Mountain


suspended dew


Spring is a magical time of growth and rebirth, of amazing beauty.
Here you see two flower buds delicately suspending a lone drop of dew in the evening sun.

Fire and Ice


Snowy paradise


The last picture from my spring trip to Grays and Torreys Peaks. Or is it the last?
On the left is Grays, and towards the center is Torreys. This peaceful photo belies just how windy and harsh the day really was, but stays true to the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains.

bzzz bzzz


A humble bumblebee collects pollen from a wildflower, swaying in the cool summer breeze that flows down from nearby Shoshoni Peak. Welcome to the Indian Peaks Wilderness area in Colorado.

Windy Edwards!!


Here’s the photo I promised of blowing snow on Mt Edwards… wow!
This photo was taken from most of the way up neighboring Grays Peak.