Early Fall On The Alpine Tundra

On September 7, 2016September 8, 2016 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

Stormy skies ushering in the colors of fall up above tree-line in the Elk Mountains of Central Colorado.

The subtle language of color

On September 6, 2016September 8, 2016 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

Yes, there is still color, but the subtle language of a flowers color say fall is on the way.

Passing Storm

On September 2, 2016August 31, 2016 By Mike and Christy26 Comments

With the rain came a quietness that only rain can bring. Looking out into the big Pacific Ocean off the NW coast of Vancouver Island.

On a cloudy day

On August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

On a cloudy day a hike into the misty mountains yields much needed nature therapy. At first there is resistance but once the feet hit the trail and the rain jacket put on it all seems to feel just right.

Journey to the center of the sunflower

On August 29, 2016September 1, 2016 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

I know your mother told you to never look directly into the sun but this time it’s ok…really. I bet you can feel the heat coming off it right now.

Along the rustlers gulch trail outside of Crested Butte, CO.

Rocky Mountain Columbines

On August 24, 2016August 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

One in the prime of life and another getting ready to burst onto the scene. Rocky Mountain Columbines are pure summer delight growing wild along the trails in the Rocky Mountains.

Now you see me….

On August 23, 2016August 22, 2016 By Mike and Christy22 Comments

A Comma Butterfly playing a wonderful game of now you see me now you don’t. Photographed along the rustlers gulch trail in central Colorado.

Monday Moose

On August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 By Mike and Christy15 Comments

While near the end of a recent hike, just tromping along which that feeling that being almost back at the car brings, we ran across this male Moose quietly munching away on the remaining summer greens. We had spent the day trying to take close-ups of the remaining summer wildflowers flowers so the 105 mm macro lens was on the camera. Good thing this guy was so close.

Near Crested Butte, CO.