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Red Rocks Spring

April 27, 2013  /
Red Rocks Spring
The forecast today was predicting warm Spring weather and so Roxy and I figured to take advantage of it. Having never visited Red Rocks Park before, Roxy wanted to see what it was all about. The Amphitheater itself was teaming with hundreds of...

Dino Tracks

March 17, 2012  /
Dino Tracks
Continuing our walk along the canyon floor we soon arrived at the Dinosaur tracksite location. Along the north riverbank we noticed a few three towed Allosaurus footprints and marveled to think that millions of years ago a dinosaur stepped on the...

Garden Morning

February 25, 2012  /
Garden Morning
Yesterday afternoon my Father and I decided to meet up early this morning and go out photographing. After picking up my father around 5:30 we headed towards Colorado Springs but were stopped when the highway was closed due to an accident. After a...

Roxborough

November 25, 2011  /
Roxborough
Having the day off for the extended holiday weekend, a friend and I decided to go for a hike in Roxborough State Park. The weather today was nothing less than amazing, especially considering it’s nearly Winter. As we arrived at the park there...

First Light

October 14, 2011  /
First Light
Waking up early than normal I decided to head to Boulder to catch the first light of the day. I contemplated heading to Chautauqua Park but decided to try and make the sunrise at Settler’s Park. The park, which is located at the entrance of...

Mammoth Hot Springs

August 7, 2011  /
Mammoth Hot Springs
Entering the Mammoth Hot Springs area we decided to take a quick detour to the North entry gate so I could get a National Parks Pass. When we arrived earlier in the day the East entry station was empty so I couldn’t get a new National Parks Pass....

Eldorado

June 7, 2011  /
Eldorado
Had another early morning and another amazing sunrise! Although its tough waking up so early, the rewards are always worth it! Once again I caught the sunrise in Eldorado Canyon alongside the roaring waters of South Boulder Creek. Hopefully I’ll...

Red Rocks Afternoon

May 27, 2011  /
Red Rocks Afternoon
After working a half day today my parents and I decided to get out and go up to Red Rocks Park in Morrison, CO. I’ve been there quite a few times but usually to catch the sunrise. So I was rather pleased to get some decent shots in the mid-day...

Quick Paint Mines

January 16, 2011  /
Quick Paint Mines
Having the itch to get out today my friends and I ventured out to Paint Mines Interpretive Park just outside Calhan, CO. It was rather cold/chilly out but at least the sun shined brilliantly for most of the day. After wandering around the icy...

Early Morning Roxborough

October 16, 2010  /
Early Morning Roxborough
Late last night I remembered that one of my favorite State Parks, Roxborough, was to have its last early morning opening of the year today. So after waking up at 5:00am I left the house at 5:30 and arrived at the park entrance 45min later. While...