McDowell Sonoran Preserve Sunset

Last evening I went to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve to take photos of the sunset. I noticed how interesting the clouds looked a few hours before sunset so I wanted to make sure I got photos with them at sunset when they turn different shades of red, purple, and gold. I was able to capture… Continue reading McDowell Sonoran Preserve Sunset

Hot Air Balloons

On Saturday afternoon I went out to take photos of a potential sunset with no luck. However, while driving north of Phoenix I was able to capture some hot air balloons that had just taken off! I took a few photos and noticed how in some of them the clouds and the balloons had a… Continue reading Hot Air Balloons

Snowy Sunrise

Yesterday, there was a large snowstorm near my home in Colorado. I decided I would take advantage of the snow-covered landscape and take a photo at sunrise! This morning I got up really early and my mom and I went to a nearby road that was a little more rural. I saw this barn and… Continue reading Snowy Sunrise

Palmer Park Sunset

Last night I decided to go to Palmer Park and take pictures of the sunset. I was hoping that the clouds would cooperate and produce a colorful sky perfect for pictures. Luckily, conditions were great and I was able to capture a couple of great images of the sunset! There was also still some snow… Continue reading Palmer Park Sunset

Red Rock Canyon Open Space at Sunset

Last night I went to Red Rock Canyon Open Space to take a picture of one of the ponds there with the sunset behind it. I took a lot of pictures and I got one that I am proud of! The sunset was not as colorful as I hoped, but it still looks pretty great… Continue reading Red Rock Canyon Open Space at Sunset

Back at Garden of the Gods Again

On friday morning I went back to Garden of the Gods so that I could get the shot I wanted with the sunrise behind the rock formations. This time, my mom came with me too and we got there earlier so that we could get the proper lighting that creates colorful clouds. I was very… Continue reading Back at Garden of the Gods Again

Sunrise at Garden of the Gods

On Wednesday, I went to Garden of the Gods really early in the morning so that I could try to capture the sunrise as a backdrop to the iconic rock formations in the park. I was able to capture a great photo of Garden of the Gods in front of Pikes Peak, however, I was… Continue reading Sunrise at Garden of the Gods