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Just Stuff

2011-01-14T17:34:00.004-07:00

Veteran's Day

2010-11-07T20:02:00.003-07:00

Thank you to all those who serve and who have served. Your service is greatly appreciated.

Father and Son

2010-06-14T20:16:00.003-06:00

Father and son waiting for train.

Eric, CO Balloon Festival

2010-05-30T09:38:00.004-06:00

Thought these colorized images using reflections in sun glasses would be interesting.

Another Barbershop Pole

2010-03-07T19:37:00.004-07:00

Walking down the street in downtown Denver with my boys and nearly walked right by this one. Colorized it for a nice effect...pole pops pretty good.

2010-03-07T08:28:00.002-07:00

Colorful stallion in downtown Fort Collins, CO. Which photo do you like better? The colored one or the colorized one?

Barbershop Pole

2010-02-28T12:09:00.003-07:00

It is rare these days to come across a true barbershop. Saw this one in Brighton, CO yesterday. The blues and reds in the pole were washed out so I decided to turn the image to black and white and then bring back the colors in the pole.

Boulder - Trumphet Man

2010-02-27T19:52:00.005-07:00

Went to lunch in Boulder, CO today and came across this excellent trumphet player who also made a great portrait subject. (Click on the photo to view a larger version)

Self Images

2010-02-13T15:44:00.006-07:00

Can you find me in the photographs? (click on photo to view larger size)

Denver Photo Walk Workshop

2010-01-30T17:13:00.005-07:00

I attended my first Meetup group outing this morning. It was with the Denver Photo Walk Meetup Group. Had a great time and met some very nice people. If you don't know about www.meetup.com you should check it out. Basically it is a collection of "groups" with interests that run the gamut. I belong to a couple photography groups and a hiking group. A great way to meet new people with common interests.

Our assignment for today was within the first 30 – 60 minutes take 100 photographs. Don’t throw any of them away – use them later to examine how I approached the scene; how I windowed down to my true focus.

Within the next 30 – 60 minutes take only 3 images. With each image really examine it. Does it translated into a two dimensional image the way I thought it would? Would I put this on my wall? No? Then delete it. Try again. Is the light the way I wanted it? The framing? Is it the right moment? No? Delete it.

Here are the 3 images I ended up taking in the last session.

The Mummy

2010-01-28T19:50:00.004-07:00

On a recent hike I saw this rock outcropping and couldn't help noticing how it looked like a mummy's face.

Holiday Lights - Going Up

2010-01-06T20:24:00.004-07:00

Went on a "photo" walk over the Christmas Holiday and checked out the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver (to warm up before heading back out to take the shot above). Thought this was an interesting composition.

Blue Bench

2009-11-27T22:30:00.004-07:00

Colorful bench in Georgetown, CO. Took a "Friday Drive" since the weather was absolutely gorgeous today. Bench needs a coat of paint but pretty bright nonetheless. By colorizing this photo you can see how much the color "pops".

Toying With Some Photoshop Effects

2009-11-23T21:07:00.004-07:00

Click on image to view full size.

Messed around with the "Apple" technique and some Spot Light Effects to create this image of an old time fire engine from Georgetown Fire Dept. in Georgetown, CO.

IIwaco, WA

2009-11-14T10:34:00.008-07:00

Partial color stripped out of this photo. I left the reds and yellows and removed the blues, greens, cyan and magenta.

Full Color

IIwaco is a quaint little town on the coast of Washington State just across the Washington - Oregon boarder. Took a few photos at the marina before an early morning meeting last year.

Ilwaco, Washington... Located at the mouth of the Columbia River, Ilwaco is the gateway to one of our nation's newest national treasures, the Lewis and Clark National & State Historical Park. Lighthouses, pristine beaches, fabulous campgrounds and breathtaking hiking trails all invite you to experience the unparalleled natural beauty of the area. The Port of Ilwaco is the Pacific Northwest's premiere sturgeon, salmon, halibut, crab and tuna fishing destination.

Trip to the Zoo

2009-11-10T19:39:00.006-07:00

Checked out the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs on Sunday. Got some cool photos even though the animals were behind glass many times.

Broncos On TV

2009-11-01T10:32:00.002-07:00

Was messing around a couple weeks ago with the camera and took some pictures of the Broncos football game on the TV. Here is one of them.

A Blue Day

2009-10-11T09:24:00.006-06:00

I usually plan a hike each Saturday morning, however this weekend we had a bit a cold spell with 21 degree temperatures so I did a little experimenting with my off camera flash. Took a couple decorative blue wine bottles from my wine rack and shot them from different angles with a variety of lighting. I also played around with HDR (high dynamic range imaging) and combined three images to get my final picture. Hope you enjoy.

Version 1: HDR image with some contrast adjustments to get a more artistic look.

Version 2: Colorized to highlight the blue in the bottles.

Version 3: HDR photo after combining three images to get greater detail in the photo. Click on the photos to see larger versions.

How's Your Aspen?

2009-10-01T21:34:00.001-06:00

St. Vrain Creek, Estes Park, CO - Rocky Mountain National Park

Bad Apple Turns Good

2009-09-16T22:48:00.008-06:00

Ok. So I haven't posted any photos in a couple weeks, but there is good reason. My iMac had a power supply issue and was in the shop for 10 days. When I got it back the display did not look like it should so I brought it back....long story short Apple gave me a brand new iMac (for FREE) even though mine was out of warranty and I did not have AppleCare. Needless to say I bought AppleCare for this one! That is great customer service and Apple turned a disgruntled customer into a customer for life. Love my iMac!

Here are few "and That" photos from the past few weeks.

I think this guy had a hangover, but I could be wrong!

Another view of the creek down stream from Helen Hunt Falls outside of Colorado Springs.

And another view of the upper part of Helen Hunt Falls.

City building at Denver City Park.

Sunday Visit Downtown Denver

2009-08-30T20:07:00.009-06:00

RTD train whizzing by on California Street.

Have to have at least one corny building shot.

Colorado State Capital in background.

Orange flower in front of Capital building. Used white card as background.

Had one of our rare overcast days here today. Took advantage of it and headed downtown to take some pictures without the bright sunlight we usually have...which is not the best for taking photographs. No colorization in any of these photos...this is some of "that".

Cash For Clunkers - Escapee

2009-08-27T21:19:00.005-06:00

I guess this beauty was too nice to trade in as a clunker. Don't you just love the paint job? Spotted this Cabriolet of some kind in Golden, CO the other day. Quite the cruiser. Reminds me a bit of the old Znarkaim mobile "Cookie" Maikranz used to drive in high school.

Downtown Denver - A Few Shoots From Today

2009-08-24T22:21:00.006-06:00

Bovine Metropolis Building - Great Paint Job

Interesting building off of 16th Street Mall.

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Blue Birds and Buffalos

2009-08-16T21:15:00.005-06:00

Saw this little guy at Daniel's Park in Highlands Ranch, CO. Couldn't get him to look my way, but still some great color.

And....1/2 mile down the road from my little blue bird friend I came across this "little" guy!

Cripple Creek, CO- Veteran's Weekend

2009-08-09T22:32:00.004-06:00

Small in stature large in meaning.

Veteran's Appreciation Weekend - Parade. That is one big flag!

Purple Annual

2009-08-05T20:13:00.002-06:00

Bought a new macro lens (kept if for a day) and did some close up shots...Here is one of them.

American Flag

2009-08-03T23:40:00.002-06:00

Sedalia Bar & Grill Hwy 85, Sedalia, CO

Little Red Hat

2009-07-29T20:11:00.003-06:00

Tommy modeling a authentic Colorado Kiddies Cowboy hat.

Idaho Springs, CO

2009-07-27T19:49:00.003-06:00

Purple Haze.

Narrow Gauge Railway Car - 1800's

Good Ole Fashion Red Fire Trucks

2009-07-19T12:22:00.003-06:00

Cripple Creek, CO

Georgetown F.D, Georgetown, CO

Chicago Visit

2009-07-14T18:11:00.005-06:00

My buddy Dave at Wrigley Field as reflected in his sunglasses. JJY is in background.

Look closely at the passenger....yes it is Mike D. and he is actually paying for a cab ride!

"Picture" Window

2009-07-08T21:53:00.001-06:00

Great use of an old window pane. Use clear self adhesive photo corners and rotate out photos as you wish to display your latest shots.

Red Sons

2009-07-07T21:25:00.004-06:00

Patrick - Can you say red shirt!

Christopher - Sunblock Required!

July 4th - Fireworks

2009-07-05T21:25:00.006-06:00

The Genesis - Big Bang Theory!

Blue Waters

2009-07-04T12:26:00.002-06:00

Blue Sky In Downtown Denver

2009-06-30T14:19:00.002-06:00

World Trade Center Plaza - Denver, CO

2009-06-28T21:24:00.002-06:00

Another non-colorized photo. This one is day break at the Wolford Reservoir near Kremmling, CO

Sausalito, CA

2009-06-22T18:17:00.003-06:00

This yellow boat caught my eye. One of many beautiful vessels in the marina.

San Francisco

2009-06-21T21:12:00.008-06:00

That's me with the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco reflected in the mirror!

Chinatown with the reflections of the famous Transamerica "Pyramid" Building in the restaurant window.

A Few Days Off

2009-06-16T21:29:00.002-06:00

Heading to San Francisco through Sunday and will not be posting any photos until my return. Should have some good stuff to share. Between the Golden Gate Bridge, the city of SF and wine country I hope to get plenty of photos.

Panoramic Stitching

2009-06-15T07:52:00.005-06:00

Ok, so on occasion I will post a photo or two that is not colorized. Here are two of them. One was taken at Ground Zero back in April of this year. The other was taken on Route 6 between Golden, CO and Central City/Blackhawk, CO. I had to stitch together three photos to make each of these panoramic shots come together.

Leaves on Fire

2009-06-14T14:28:00.001-06:00

A flash back to this past Fall on the Foothills Trail in Highlands Ranch, CO

2009-06-13T16:21:00.003-06:00

Ok, so I have a few flower shots... so shoot me!

2009-06-12T06:16:00.002-06:00

Foothills Trail
Highlands Ranch, CO

2009-06-11T08:04:00.003-06:00

Yellow Wildflowers and a Crooked Tree
White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail

12,198 Feet and Climbing

2009-06-10T07:25:00.003-06:00

Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Colorado Springs, CO

2009-06-09T21:15:00.001-06:00

Dad's license plate from 1971.

Pipe Dreams

2009-06-08T18:27:00.002-06:00

Plain old sewer pipe that someone spilled paint on....of course I thought it was photo worthy!

Faces & People 1.1

2009-06-07T14:57:00.001-06:00

A Friends Blue-eyed Daughter

Nature - Sunset

2009-06-03T16:19:00.005-06:00

Sunset over the Front Range west of Highlands Ranch, CO
Had to do a sunset photo to keep up with my cousin Tom.
Check out his photoblog by clicking on the Photomas link
on the right side of this page.

Faces & People

2009-06-02T18:05:00.002-06:00

My friends Dave (pictured) and Jeff (pictured in Dave's sunglasses) at UCF vs. Texas inaugural football game at Brighthouse Networks Stadium on the UCF campus.

Nature - Blue Butterfly

2009-06-01T19:28:00.004-06:00

White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail
Outside Golden, CO

Nature 1.0

2009-05-31T09:42:00.015-06:00

White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail

Sporting Events

2009-05-30T15:27:00.010-06:00

UCF vs. Tulsa CUSA Championship Game

Rolex 24 at Daytona

Estes Park

2009-05-29T19:54:00.021-06:00

A Spring horseback ride in Estes Park...below is the line up of horses that guided us through the forest and snow.

Balloons Over Chatfield Reservior

2009-05-29T14:29:00.012-06:00