Morning Shadows
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Front Range Sunset
Front Range Sunset After two days of snow and an accumulation of 7-14 inches, depending on where you were in the city of Fort Collins, we had clear skies and sunshine. It was 6 degrees yesterday when I crawled out of bed at 6:00 am. The high temperatures never rose above freezing. But with the warm Colorado sunshine the snow quickly melts as natures prepares for the next snowfall. We are expecting 30% chance of snow again today.
As the above image shows most of my images are not of iconic or exotic places. They are taken close to home. I try to get out and explore whats’ near and always coming across new places, at least to me. I wander through the nature areas, local parks and the Old Town area of Fort Collins. If I have my camera with me I know there is an image to be made. Anyway here is the Colorado Front Range just after sunset last night. It was 18 when I took this shot. I must admit, as I walked back to the car I was wishing I was shooting a sunset in Key West. Maybe someday.
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Rosetta
Michelle’s Rosetta Latte art is a method of preparing coffee created by pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso and resulting in a pattern or design on the surface of the resulting latte. Latte art is particularly difficult to create consistently, due to the demanding conditions required of both the espresso shot and milk. You most likely will not see latte art at Starbucks. Their system is to get you in, collect your money and send you on your way. Small shops are more prone to take their time, make it personal and make the presentation a work of art. Thanks Michelle for showing us your Rosetta.
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No Game Today
Roland Moore Park It”s Sunday morning so I spent my morning in the Cathedral of Nature. There was a special winter storm program going on and I didn’t want to miss it. The snow starting falling last night around midnight and is expected to continue all through the day. With these conditions who wouldn’t want to be out there exploring it. Before I’d gone far I noticed the basketball courts in the park and stopped to grab a shot. No games today. My next stop was the Arapahoe Bend Nature Area. About the time I arrived the wind had picked up so I was not able to stay our there as long as I wanted. It is so quiet during a snow storm. Birds are not singing but nestled against the wind and snow. And, that quiet is meditative and soothing. Now it may be a soup day and a good book.
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Steaming Milk
Steaming Milk I’m back to work today. Feels weird after having almost 4 weeks off. Hope I remember what I’m suppose to do. I’ve come to realize the part time work has an affect on my motivation in getting back to the airport. Have other things I want to do. Once I’m there I can get back into the routines. The same thing happens on a cold dark morning when I know I need to get out the door to meet the sunrise. I can do it!
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Focused
Devin I noticed my grandson, Devin, watching a video on his laptop last night and knew the light would be good for a black and white image. There are two light sources: the kitchen light just above his head and lighting up his hair and the light from the monitor illuminating his face.
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Creative Work
Mary’s Lake ”Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” ~Steven Pressfield