The Beautiful Ruby Throated Hummingbird

August 01, 2015  •  Leave a Comment
I went out today (August 1st) in an attempt to get some nice images of this fast moving little bird. I was rewarded by seeing lots of hummingbirds zipping here and there. My goal was to try to get at least a few images of the bird in its natural habitat and drinking from flowers. I did get several images on and around feeders, which is fun, but fin...
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Says Phoebe with a Bee

August 01, 2015  •  Leave a Comment
So I was even able to get my bird fix while in Colorado. I didn't go searching for birds but I did try to take photos on a few that came to me. A few Says Phoebes took turns putting on a show catching insects in the yard. I don't get to see these in Illinois so it was a treat to watch. I like this image of this little fly catcher with a bee in his...
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A Colorado Hike

July 31, 2015  •  Leave a Comment
Here is an image of the family out on a hike on the Gateway Mesa open Space. It was a beautiful mix of open flowering fields, rocks, and views of the Rockies in the distance. This image gives a good representation of the clouds. When you are a mile high, the clouds take on a different look sometimes. You can see rain and storms miles off and blue s...
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American Water Lily

July 30, 2015  •  Leave a Comment
On one of our trips into Denver, we took in the Denver Botanic Garden. We had to leave a bit early due to a popup storm but we really did enjoy the gardens while we were there. The varieties of gardens were great and we could have spent more time there if it wasn't for the weather. Here is an American Water Lily from one of the garden ponds. The li...
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Looking for Trout in Colorado

July 29, 2015  •  Leave a Comment
I love fishing and wouldn't mind trying to do more fly fishing in the future. This Colorado mountain stream makes for a nice little spot for fly fishing. With a little cloud cover and shade from the trees, I was able to getting the settings just right to get the moving water to blur. It adds to the drama of the scene nicely. This is just another ex...
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