A few days ago, I was able to head down from my parents’ place to the edge of the Arkansas River and capture some great sunset photos! I had just finished a walk and could tell by the clouds and lighting a striking sunset was imminent. I was able to get a few great shots… Continue reading Cañon City River
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Blossom Festival
This weekend was the Blossom Festival in Cañon City! It was wonderful seeing all the vendors and fun activities going on. I was able to go to the carnival at night time and take some photos of the rides with some long exposure shots! They look amazing!
Cañon City 150th Anniversary
April 2nd was the 150th anniversary of the founding of Cañon City in Colorado. To celebrate the occasion, there was a firework show from the top of Skyline Road. I took a lot of photos of the fireworks and got several unique shots with different colors and patterns! Some of the trees along the road… Continue reading Cañon City 150th Anniversary
Sunflowers in Cañon City
I am home with my family back in Cañom City for a short break from school. Yesterday, I went for a hike on a nearby trail and found a big patch of sunflowers and was able to get some very nice pictures with the sunflowers in the sunshine.
Oil Pump Sunset
As my final days at my rotation in Oklahoma drew near, I was hoping that I could get a sunset photo here. The conditions were never right to produce a colorful sunset. Luckily, the conditions were just right yesterday and I was able to get a photo of an oil pump in a field with… Continue reading Oil Pump Sunset
Last Minute Sunset
Yesterday, I took some photos of another beautiful sunset from the top of the parking garage at my school. I had just finished up one of my classes and the sun was about to set soon. There were rain clouds covering the sky with the horizon being clear; so I knew it would be an… Continue reading Last Minute Sunset
Desert Sunset
Yesterday I was able to take some pictures of the sunset in the Peoria Regional Preserve. I just started my summer quarter of school so my schedule is pretty flexible right now so I can get out and finally take some pictures again! I was just waiting for the conditions to be right for there… Continue reading Desert Sunset
Spread Hope
Last week, I went to the Deem Hills Recreation Area to see if I could get a photo of the sunset and get some nice exercise in. When I reached the top of the hill, I saw this lovely message of “spread hope” written on one of the rocks. I took the opportunity to capture… Continue reading Spread Hope
Wildflowers
I went for a hike the other way to get some exercise and to look at the spring wildflowers in the desert. I was able to capture some yellow wildflowers in the sunset at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve! It was great being able to experience nature during this time of isolation!
Finally Back
Lately, I have been so busy with school that I have not had time to go out and take photos of nature like I usually do. However, with all my classes being online during this pandemic, I was finally able to go out and take pictures again! Yesterday I went to the Peoria East Wing… Continue reading Finally Back
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