Eastern Colorado 2008
After an early start, we stopped for the night at Monte Vista, Colorado. The Best Western here is named Movie Manor, and most rooms have great views of the adjacent drive-in; speakers and … Read more
Photography
Northern Junco
Back in January of 2007, I posted an image of a junco that I had taken in our back yard. Earlier this year, Carol, a student at Johnson State College, sketched a great … Read more
Toronto Sky Trails
Here’s a fascinating time-lapse picture of the night sky, taken in Toronto last month. There’s also a wonderful video showing the image as it’s built up over time, starting with a dark sky … Read more
Franklin Fluorescent Minerals
I realized I haven’t taken any photos of my fluorescent minerals using a digital SLR. I decided it was time, and took a practice run a few days ago. The results are promising, … Read more
Kanopolis at Horsethief, Early Spring 2008
A few photos from of one of our favorite haunts, the Horsethief Canyon area of Kanopolis Lake.
Very Large Lenses
In the past few days I’ve seen a few stories about a very special Canon lens, a 1200mm monster that weighs 36 pounds and costs 99 thousand dollars (that’s not a typo). It … Read more
Crystal River
These photos of a frozen river near Marion Reservoir remind me of a milky quartz crystal we have in our collection. The photos were taken last weekend. The final image is of a … Read more