A colorful sunset provides a perfect backdrop for reflections of Monument Rock in Colorado. Details: sometimes we find hidden gems tucked away in nearby places. One of those places I discovered recently was Monument Rock on the eastern edge of Pike National Forest near Monument, Colorado. Despite the beautiful evening,…
The lights of Colorado Springs come to life as evening clouds make way for the last light of sunset Details: I wanted to explore a new vista overlooking Colorado Springs, Colorado, so I chose to hike the High Chaparral Open Space. I got rained on for most of the hike,…
The last rays of sunlight dance through stalks of fresh purple sage flowers. Details: in photography, lighting is everything. Normally with flowers you want overcast skies to keep the sun from washing out the details, but every so often, the sun hits things just right. In this case, in literally…
The Milky Way shines bright in the early morning over eastern Colorado. Details: My wife and I were privileged to stay overnight at a beautiful little horse ranch near Elbert, Colorado. I woke up an hour before dawn on a chilly April morning to capture the core of the Milky…
Perfect blooms line the branches of cherry trees in Washington D.C. Details: the cherry trees surrounding the tidal basin in Washington D.C. are legendary for good reason. They blossom for only a couple of weeks each year, and when they do, walking through them is like walking through a world…
Cherry Blossoms surround the serene waters of Washington D.C.’s tidal basin as the Washington Monument looks on. Details: The cherry trees in Washington D.C. bloom for only a couple weeks each year at the end of March and early April. I was lucky enough to catch them in early April…