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
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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
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
Back Home in Colorado
I just finished my fall quarter at my school in Arizona and I am excited to be back home in Colorado! I was really busy with classes during the quarter so I only got to go out and take photos a few times. However, now that I am on break, I will have all the… Continue reading Back Home in Colorado
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