..amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just take pictures… – Vernon Trent
Taking pictures is my way of seeing the world that in the past I would have failed to see.
Taking Pictures
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Well, It Rained
Over the edge For almost 3 weeks we saw no rain and high temperatures while a High Park Fire raged just 15 miles west of us. Now over the past few days we have had afternoon clouds move into the area bringing light rain until yesterday. Yesterday the light rain took on a new look, such as heavy, and dumped on us. The storm built up in the mountains and along the front range then just sat there. That is not good because we have about 87,000 acres of burnt forest with a lot of debris and very few plants to keep the soil from rushing down hill.
These two images are of the pond out my front door. I live along the low area of Spring Creek. There are two holding ponds for runoff and both were full to the brim. The first image is about 75 feet from my front door and the other is at the far end of the pond. As you can see the culverts are struggling to handle the excess water. I had my camera gear and laptop ready for evacuation if needed and I was trying to find out how long a cubit really is. It continued to rain lightly throughout the night but all is well this morning. Enjoy your Saturday!
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Ominous CLouds
Looks Like Rain For those who live east of the Mississippi River or in the Northwest coast of the United States, scenes like this are not often seen. While those who live west of the Mississippi River do not see the lush green foliage of the forests, the abundant plants that thrive in wetter soils, the many colorful birds of the east. Just to give you an idea of the size of this scene I need to let you know the buildings along the horizon is a large farm with three large feed bins.
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Fresh Rain
Fresh Rain Photo opportunities are always there after a fresh rain. All we have to do is get out there.
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After the Rain
After the rain I enjoy the photo opportunities after a morning rain.
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What’s in a dewdrop?
A Starburst A starburst of light found in a dewdrop after a night of rain.
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In a Cycle
It's Raining Outside The last 2 days I had off it snowed. I then worked for 4 days and while I was gone they had sunshine 2 of those 4 days. I’ve been home now for 2 days and it’s been cloudy and overcast both days. It has rained all day today and may turn to snow tomorrow. I seem to be in one of those cycles where funky weather is hanging around the neighborhood when I’m home. I leave in 2 days and have a few friends who want to see me leave. 🙂
I will admit I enjoyed the peaceful and calming quiet of the windless snowfall and it was pretty. As I stared out the window, mezmerised by the drifting delicate snow flakes, I found my mind wandering off to a warmer season called Spring. I dreamed of venturing off to one of the parks to see the colors the rising sun would create, or listen to birds sing a good morning song, or feel the coolness of the morning dew, look for new plants sprouting upward. And, today with the light rain I yearn even more for Spring.