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
Tag: Landscape
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
Smokey Sunset
There has been a ton of smoke in the air every day here in Colorado from the different wildfires in the state. The largest fire among them is the Pine Gulch fire. The smoke makes the sun look very red during sunset so I decided I need to capture this unique look! I went to… Continue reading Smokey 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!
Paint Mines Sunrise
Yesterday, I went to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan, Colorado to capture photos of the rock formations in the sunrise. It appeared as though it would be a very colorful sunrise because of the clouds and the break in the sky on the east horizon. However, the sunset was not quite as colorful… Continue reading Paint Mines Sunrise
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
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
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