Sunday, July 28, 2013

A Series of Sunsets

I have been a bit obsessed with photographing sunsets lately.  Over the past few days, I contemplated on why that is.  I do my daily chores in the morning before work, so when I come home all I have to do is water the garden, feed my dog, and make my dinner.  Then I get to sit-down and relax with the TV or a book and a nice big mug of tea.  This is my end-of-day wind-down and it takes place during dusk; as I am sitting by the window having my tea, I see the sun setting over the mountains and it adds that extra bit of serotonin enhancing my nightly relaxation routine.  Each sunset is unique; sometimes they are so inspiring I just have to run outside and snap a few shots.  Here are a few of my favorites.  Maybe they will make you smile too.




(no photoshopping, no filters)


Monday, July 8, 2013

To end a day...

A beautiful sunset to end a rare day-off and time with family.


(no photo-shopping, but I did use the "sunset filter")

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Peek-A-Boo

A cute little visitor to my roses. 



It was hanging out there all day.  I guess it found a cool and soft resting place.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Monday's Moon Rise












It was a little cloudy, but my nephew (who was visiting) had never seen the moonrise.
So we drove out into the prairie (who knew there would be so many cars).
My nephew thought it was pretty cool, and I had fun playing with the shutter speed.

The moon changed colour as it rose above the brown-haze layer.
If you've never seen a moonrise, it is totally worth the effort.  It is definitely an awe moment.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Happy Summer Solstice!!


And don't forget the Supermoon this Sunday!
In Colorado (and similar latitudes), Monday will be your best viewing of moonrise.
Head to the prairie for best viewing; Monday's moonrise is at 9:38pm (after dusk).
Check out when moonrise is on Sunday and Monday in your area to see Supermoon!

P.S.  I will start posting again.  My trip to Dinosaur Ridge was inspiring and I will make time in my schedule to do art again.  

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Tracks in the Snow

We've hardly had any snow here....I am beginning to wonder if I am really living in Colorado, or if I just imagined that I moved here.  We did get three inches of snow for Christmas though and this brought out the cottontails.  As I looked out my window on Christmas Eve, two bunnies hopped out into the middle of the street and played in the freshly laid snow.  They must have really enjoyed frolicking in the snow because when I went outside in the morning there were tracks everywhere.  Each day after that as the snow stayed on the ground more and more bunny tracks appeared.  They were in loop-d-loops and around trees showing what fun the bunnies had during their late night games.





There were also prairie dogs, but they stayed by their tunnels in the open space down the street.  Their prints look more like butt scoots going from hole to hole leading into their elaborate underground homes.