My dog Annie likes to lie on the back deck and watch for birds, squirrels, and passersby beyond the fence. On this winter day, she went out and took her place despite the light snow. When she got up, she left her outline. When I let her out again later, she lay down on exactly … Continue reading Watchdog
It’s so easy in Colorado to turn one’s eyes to the mountains when seeking beauty. The grandeur of the peaks is undeniable, impossible to overlook. Others look to the sky shimmering with clouds and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Yet beauty is everywhere if we take the time to look. Even right at our feet. Erik … Continue reading Beauty underfoot
Isn’t this lovely? I came across it on Twitter while browsing the internet this evening. The Denver photographer, Mike Kvackay, graciously gave me permission to share it with you. His professional site is on Facebook. Lake Isabelle is higher than and several miles west of the Brainard Lake Recreation Area (elev.10,500 ft) near Ward, Colorado. The area … Continue reading Found another great Colorado photographer
Fall foliage photos are a dime a dozen in Colorado, but this one really caught my eye. I’ve tried for years to describe a brief walk I once took near Estes Park, and have always failed. This picture comes very close to what I remember. On a warm sunny day I wandered down a narrow trail … Continue reading Foliage fling
I came across this photograph while browsing The Guardian this evening, and viewed full size, it just about blew the screen off my laptop. It’s easy to see why Pedro Jarque Krebs, Peru, won the top prize in the 2018 Bird Photographer of the Year competition. Click the image to see it with a … Continue reading Guardian features 2018 Bird Photographer of the Year winners
The Kennel Club (in the UK) has announced the winners of its 2018 Dog Photographer of the Year competition. Dogs. Photography. What’s not to love? I found these photos on The Guardian, but there are many more from this year and previous years on the Kennel Club’s website. For the record, little Ceylin, the Italian … Continue reading Kennel Club announces winning dog photographers for 2018
