A bumblebee collects pollen from the brilliant flower of pink peony in Colorado. Details: Taking photos of bees is an exercise in patience and camera control, and I highly recommend it if you’ve never tried it–it will definitely test and sharpen your skills at quickly focusing and tracking a subject!…
The setting sun peeks under ominous clouds to light up “America’s Mountain” in central Colorado. Details: It was an overcast evening, but I saw this scene forming when a little blue sky started opening up on the horizon which would give the sun just a little space to get under…
Tiny ice crystals intricately decorate a pine branch in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Details: These delicate ice crystals were left behind after a winter fog. The trees were covered in a beautiful coating of white, but I had to work quickly before the sun began to melt them….
A crystal clear pond reflects the first rays of sun on Sheep Mountain on a winter morning in the Colorado Rockies. Details: a mild winter has left only a dusting of snow on the lower peaks, but it has also kept this pond from freezing and preserved a perfect reflection…
A trail of stars falls gently over the Rocky Mountain town of Salida in central Colorado. Details: This image was taken on a winter night and captures about 90 minutes of total exposure time. It’s amazing how far the stars move in that amount of time (yes, I understand they’re…
A storm rolls over the Continental Divide at sunset in Colorado. Details: this winter hasn’t been very cooperative for photography in Colorado (very little snow), but if you look in the right place at the right time, you can still catch some of winters glory at the higher elevations. This…