A scene reflecting a snow-filled winter. The iconic Parry Peak, often referred to as the “Hand of God,” with an elevation 13,397 feet, is located on the Continental Divide in the Arapaho National Forest’s James Peak Wilderness. I love the three distinct layers in the picture: trees, above-timberline snow-covered peak, topped by Colorado blue-bird sky….
Here, at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, you will find the giant Saguaro cactus (pronounced suh-WAH-roh). Saguaros grow naturally only in the 100,000 square mile Sonoran Desert which reaches from northern Mexico into southwestern Arizona. Finger Rock Trail – Pusch Ridge Wilderness. On this trip we went specifically to Tucson to experience the…
Aspens, evergreens, and the mountains of Colorado’s Sawatch Range. I love how the aspens and evergreens almost look like fields of flowers, until you realize the scale involved and see that these are fields of trees. (Twin Lake, Colorado) ≡Canon R5/RF24-240 83mm f/5.6 1/320sec iso-160
Not much is left of this old wooden fence, but with aspens in full autumn splendor, green mountains and a bluebird sky, you could not stage a more colorful scene – Spanish Peaks. For me, this image is enduring. (Stonewall, Colorado) ≡Canon R5/RF24-240 58mm f/8 1/200sec iso-100
Aspen trees in the fall add a golden touch to the deep blue Dillon Reservoir, where mighty green mountains watch over tiny white sailboats enjoying the late afternoon sun. No wonder the words Colorado and Colorful so often are seen together. The late afternoon sun was perfect for this shot. (Silverthorne, Colorado) ≡Canon R5/RF24-240 105mm…
Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area with Lake Wisconsin in the background – just one stop along the 1,000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail. I was drawn to the misty sky the day I took this shot. It brought such a contrast of softness against the rocky cliffs. (Lodi, Wisconsin) ≡ Canon R5/RF24-240 83mm f/9 1/250sec…
Bear Glacier as it flows toward Resurrection Bay -Kenai Fjords National Park. The previous few days when we arrived in Seward it had been overcast and rainy. The morning we set off by small boat to see the famous glaciers the sun emerged giving us a glorious day of viewing. The Bear Glacier originates from…
An American Herring Gull soars into a rainbow formed by the billowing mist as water of the Niagara River plunging over Horseshoe Falls. The still capture of the gull juxtaposed to the massive wall of water roaring over the cliff, with the addition of a rainbow. You just cannot plan such an encounter. I think…
Happy Birthday, Mary Jane! The year 2025 marks 50 years since Colorado’s renowned Mary Jane ski area opened its slopes to the public. Known for its steep terrain, challenging moguls, and tree-skiing opportunities, Mary Jane has become a beloved destination for winter sports enthusiasts. According to local lore, Mary Jane is named after a madam…
Looking east into the mid-morning sun over the vast Atlantic Ocean from Cadillac Mountain – Acadia National Park. I am drawn to the contrasting light of this image. The sun is high enough that it is not in the image, yet the silver reflection off the ocean creates a perfect backdrop for the spruce trees…