Beautiful waterfalls on Treasure Creek in the San Juan Range of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. We hiked on Summit Trail to these falls which were dappled in nice midday sunlight, perfect to sit beside and have lunch and listen to the sounds of the roaring stream.
Evening Fishing on Cottonwood Lake
Beautiful light nearing sunset on Cottonwood Lake in the Sawatch Range of the Colorado Rockies. The lake was serene and this trout fisherman was floating by in his kayak seemingly enjoying the evening whether he caught a trout or not.
Meadow of Colorado Blue Flax
Teig and I love to hike the Colorado Rockies when the alpine meadows are in full bloom. I found a field full of beautiful blue Lewis Flax while hiking the Continental Divide above Cottonwood Pass. Teig and I layed in this meadow of blue and watched the clouds pass overhead... just priceless!
Bull between Bugles
This large bull Elk was in between bugles during autumn rutting season in Rocky Mountain National Park. What a wonderful experience for us to watch and listen.
White Marsh Marigolds near Snow Field
We came across this meadow of Marsh Marigolds on our hike to Ptarmigan Lake in the Sawatch Range of Central Colorado in early summer. These beautiful flowers were below a huge snow field and I couldn’t pass up the photo opportunity. I just love photographing Colorado mountain flowers.
Creek Off of Ptarmigan Trail
A nice creek we crossed on our hike up to Ptarmigan Lake in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. This little creek was flowing pretty good and we stopped on it's bank to have lunch.
Bison Lounging at the Great Salt Lake
A small herd of bison were lounging on the beaches of Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake. This island is a state park and a wonderful location to explore Salt Lake. Ogden Utah is located across the lake.
Colorado Rocky Mountain Goat on Mount Democrat
On our way to the summit of Mount Democrat (14,155 ft), we met this guy hanging out in the rocks checking out the hikers. It is always fun to run into these goats above treeline on the way to the summit of a fourteener. Quick Fact: they are not a native species to Colorado and are descendants of transplants from the Rockies north of Colorado for game hunters in the 1940's.
Standing in Browns Lake
Teig resting his paws in Browns Lake high in the Cache La Poudre Wilderness north of Rocky Mountain National Park. Trekking back to this lake from the valley below was worth the hike. The gorgeous cirque with alpine ridges sits above the lake and is not overly visited by hikers. I would consider this location a nice place in the Colorado Rockies to get away from the crowds. It is approximately a 4.5 mile hike in to reach the lake.
Strolling through the Tall Grass
Mule deer walking through the grass after a quick spring snowing event at Rocky Mountain Arsenal outside of Denver Colorado.
Mushroom Formation at Bisti Badlands
There are a plethora of interesting rock formations in the Bisti Badlands of northern New Mexico. I came across this mushroom looking one in a lonesome canyon and thought it looked cool.
Icy South Boulder Creek
South Boulder Creek in Walker Ranch west of Boulder Colorado.
Moon over Badlands Rock
Catching the moon rise over one of the rock formations in Badlands National Park. It is exciting to get a photo of the moon as it rises above your point of interest.
Natural Fireworks Above Green
Flowers blooming above a sea of green. I just love natures color.
Raven in Winter above Redrocks”
Teig and I were exploring Mount Falcon outside of Morrison Colorado during a snowstorm when I captured this shot looking back to Redrocks Amphitheater. The raven in the tree was so interesting and I think he makes the composition.
Redrocks Road in a Snowstorm
Redrocks Park and Amphitheater during a good snowstorm that hit the Front Range. The red rocks look cool contrasting with the snow.
Waves at Sunset on Rabbit Key
A beautiful Gulf Coast Sunset from Rabbit Key in Everglades National Park. Storms had moved passed and provided splendid color and light in the western skies over the Gulf of Mexico.
Serene Scene on Tiger Key
The calm photo as dark clouds work their way through the Gulf of Mexico from Tiger Key in Everglades National Park.It is rewarding to absorb the peaceful ambiance of the natural Florida landscape and not the large urban congestion to the north and east of the park.
Seaweed on Mangrove Roots at Low Tide
Relaxing on Tiger Key beach, I watched the tide move down he beach and expose the mangrove roots, shells and remnant seaweed. I enjoyed the calm afternoon sun in the shade of the trees as the salty breeze kept the sand fleas away.
Driftwood on Tiger key Beach
You can find interesting driftwood on the beaches of the Keys in Everglades National Park. I was exploring the Gulf facing beach on Tiger Key when I came across this specimen. It reminded me of the old sailing drawings of the giant serpents in the sea with the large head out of the water and their tail surfacing behind. It is not to let our imagination out to play.