Maroon Bells III: Clouds over Bells

The sunset reflected on the clouds above the Maroon Bells.

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Blue Morning

Early morning at Avalanche lake in Glacier National Park. This was the last, and only morning that I got up early for photo. The next morning I work up with the flu. There went my motivation for the next few days.

This is another HDR made up of a set of 6 images. The parameters were chosen to push the image towards the more surreal end of the spectrum.

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Painting Hidden Lake

While hiking the Hidden Lake trail in Glacier National Park, we came across this painter painting the lake. What a skill to have! I've considered taking a painting or drawing class. I don't think that I would be any good, but I do think that some of the art theory taught would be very useful when composing a photo.

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First Light

First light from the rising sun on mountain looming over Turqoise Lake near Leadville, CO.

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A Very Good Morning.

During our recent vacation, we stayed in Leadville, Co for a few days prior to the Leadville Marathon and Heavy Half. One morning, while I sat at Turquoise Lake enjoying the sunrise, Kelly got in a little shoreline run. The only thing I was missing, was a coffee.

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My World Tuesday: Their Best Side?

In Colorado Spring's Ute Valley park there is a nice little pond surrounded by Cat Tails. The water attracts a lot of birds, especially Red-winged Blackbirds and various ducks. I live nearby, and hike in the park a lot. It's a great little oasis of nature in the city.

I often take my camera and stop at the pond in an attempt to photograph some of the birds. I can't decide if this photo shows that the local Mallards are tired of my paparazzi ways with them and are showing me their disdain. Or, perhaps, they want to be photographed from what they believe to be their best side.

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