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• First Snow on Maroon Bells, Colorado

  

  The first snow of the season always holds that childhood magic for me. The quiet falling flakes drift down in spirals to land gently on my nose melting, but... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Colorado's Crown Jewel, Maroon Bells in Autumn

  

  The morning we drove out to Maroon Bells near Aspen it was threatening rain or snow depending on your elevation. I wanted to see the 'Bells' again even if the... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Autumn Tree

  

  Autumn inspires poetry. It is the last bloom of a spent summer before the quiet rest of winter. The economy of words in poetry only makes them sweeter. Enjoy a... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Blue Moon 2012

  

  The expression "once in a blue moon" means a rare event. And indeed a blue moon is a rare event. The definition of a blue moon according to Merriam-Webster is "... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Giraffe Crisscross

  Giraffes are one of those African animals that belong to the rich world of a child's imagination. The ridiculously long neck and patchwork hide of russet color... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Polar Bear Paws

  

  It had been years since my last visit to the zoo. This time was no different from my past visits with the exception of some new exhibits. My reaction was the... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Raven

  s have had a place in many different legends from numerous cultures. In the Norse legend the god Odin had a pair of ravens who were his messengers. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Morning of Pink Tulips

  It was an early spring morning. As I wandered sleepily down the stairs to make the morning coffee my eye caught the sweet pink blush of dawn painting the... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 PHOTOGRAPHY

• Southwestern Red Country

  I am having a love affair. It has been enticing me for many years off and on, but has come to full bloom this past spring. I am truly in love with the desert... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Southwestern Cliff Dwellers

  The vast and towering red sandstone canyon walls dwarfed the many roomed pueblo of the ancient Anasazi ruins. Evidence of handholds and ancient ladders were... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Southwestern Canyon Horses

  There are still places in the west where time seems to have stopped. Canyon de Chelly, Arizona is one such place. On our hot trek down the steep canyon walls... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Soaring in Canyon De Chelly

  The heat rose from the bottom of the canyon in shimmering waves. The red cliffs radiated their own fire in the evening light. The large graceful birds with six... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Face of the Southwest

  The long line of school children stretched out on the steep and dusty trail for a half mile. They clumped into little groups giggling, resting in the shade and... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Desert Bloom

  My boots were kicking up the dry orange dust in small puffs on the rocky trail into Canyon de Chelly. My eyes were darting about taking in the dramatic red... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Cowboy Caveman Silhouette

  On my recent trip to Canyon de Chelly we hiked the only available public trail to the White House Ruins. It was steep, hot and unbelievably beautiful. There... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• New Photography Gallery on Fine Art America

  I recently started selling my photography on Fine Art America and wanted to introduce you to my new gallery. I am very excited to offer so many more options... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Spider Rock, Canyon De Chelly, Arizona

  Spider Rock. I kept hearing about this place in Canyon de Chelly and could not visualize what a spider rock would look like. When we arrived at the pull out... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 PHOTOGRAPHY

• Pawnee National Grassland - Colorado Landscape Photography

  

  Clouds fascinate me. I find myself gazing into the Colorado blue sky often. The day we chose to drive out to the Pawnee National Grassland was threatening to... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Wish for Spring Cherry Blossoms

  Spring! A time of renewal, rebirth, rejuvenation! After a winter of stark whites and tired browns the sudden resurgence of green to the landscape is uplifting. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Black and White Or Color Photography?

  There are times when I can not decide whether I like a photograph better in black and white or in color. This photograph was one of these times. There are good... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY