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    • Clouds
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  • architecture,  Black and White,  Cityscapes/Urban,  Documentary/Street

    Krazy Karl’s

    October 25, 2017
    Krazy Karl's
    Krazy Karl’s

    They actually make a pretty good pizza. I haven’t tried the subs but they look awesome. 

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  • Documentary/Street,  lifestyles,  music,  quotes

    Piano in Old Town

    August 28, 2017
    Piano Keys
    Piano Keys

    “Your mind is a garden
    Your thoughts are the seeds
    You can grow flowers
    or you can grow weeds.”

    Susan Roderick 

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  • Camera Equipment,  Documentary/Street,  fountain pens,  Fujifilm X-T10,  journal,  lifestyles,  Software,  writing/reading

    Another Toy

    August 14, 2017
    Writing time in Old Town square
    Writing time in Old Town square

    I took my youngest daughter to an appointment in Old Town last week then we went to lunch. I sat outside at one of the tables to enjoy a latte and get in some writing. This time I intentionally set the camera to the Toy setting. 🙂

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  • architecture,  Black and White,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles

    Umbrellas in Hotel Lobby

    February 8, 2017
    Armstrong Hotel Lobby
    Armstrong Hotel Lobby

    I had coffee at Mugs in Old Town this past Sunday morning. Even added a bagel and cream cheese so it was an even better morning. As I stood up to leave I noticed these umbrellas in the Armstrong Hotel lobby through the shared window/wall. So, I went next door and asked to take a few images of the umbrellas and the chair in the lobby. Pretty sure this will look familiar to Tom as this is where he and Kathy stayed while visiting Fort Collins. I chose black and white because the chair and umbrellas are black. It just seemed to fit the mood.

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  • architecture,  Cityscapes/Urban,  Documentary/Street

    More Shadows

    January 16, 2017
    More Shadows
    More Shadows
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  • Candid Portraits,  Children,  Documentary/Street,  People/Portraits

    Free Concert in Old Town

    August 12, 2016
    Free Concert in Old Town
    Free Concert in Old Town

    While in Old Town Square this past weekend I came upon this father and his daughter in concert. They were blowing on this kazoo sort thingies. He was playing the piano and she was pounding the keys, totally oblivious to everyone around them. It was awesome. Well, to be honest they could use a little more practice together. 🙂

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  • Cityscapes/Urban,  coffee shops,  Documentary/Street

    Starbursts Over Coffee and Conversation

    June 16, 2016
    Starbursts
    Starbursts over coffee and conversation

    I just had to shoot this image. There is no theme or real story but I liked the scene. As I walked towards these guys I saw the starburst reflection in the window and knew this was what I wanted. As a bonus I got the second starburst. Happy photographer for a short period of time.

    I have all my appointments setup for surgery and the followup stuff. They have a computer system setup for patients to see what all is going on with medications, appointments, surgery and test results. I created an account this morning. Quite impressed as it has it all. It shows all my doctor appointments, my ER visit and what they did, my upcoming surgery and the surgeons who will be assisting. I’m impressed. I couldn’t see where they had my banking account number but suspect they have it. 🙂

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  • architecture,  Cityscapes/Urban,  coffee shops,  Documentary/Street,  quotes

    Rainy Night at the Starry Night

    May 8, 2016
    Rainy Night at the Starry Night
    Rainy Night at the Starry Night

    And, next week are finals at Colorado State University.

    “We have the intelligence to end racism and other isms, and end war and domestic abuse, but we’re convinced otherwise.” Thomas Moore

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