The Colorado National Monument has always been one of my favorite Western Slope destinations. Though I pass by often, I don’t get to visit as much as I like. So, when we decided to head to Grand Junction for a getaway it was on top of my list. Most of the images you see in…
Last weekend was the official start of summer. Usually that means sunny days and warm temperatures. So we decided to celebrate the start of summer with a getaway to Colorado’s Grand Mesa. We travel through this part of Colorado regularly, passing the Grand Mesa signs and gazing at it wistfully from I-70 as we…
For Mother’s Day last year, my family gifted me with a trail ride. About the only thing that might equal hiking in my favorite national park, would be riding horses in Rocky Mountain National Park. They chose the six-hour trail ride for me, as it was billed to pass rapids, waterfalls and give me…
What do May flowers bring? Happy photographers, of course (and you thought I was going to say Pilgrims!). Now that we are fully into spring, there are beautiful blooms everywhere I look in Colorado. With a warm and sunny forecast, it was time for me to get out and photograph those may flowers while…
Are you ruining family events with your camera? Is taking photos for the family scrapbook spoiling everyone’s enjoyment? I know you don’t mean to spoil the day. In fact, you have the best of honorable intentions. You just want to document your beautiful family for generations to come. I’ve been there. I love being…
Next week is National Park Week. If you haven’t been to one lately, it’s a great time to get out and celebrate America’s Treasures. To help you do that, Saturday, April 21st, is a fee free day at any of the US National Parks that normally charge an entrance fee. And, if you want to…
Winter in Colorado is a most amazing season. Everything changes under our annual blanket of ice and snow. I love adventuring and exploring all over Colorado, and seeing how it changes with the change of seasons. A couple of winters ago, we planned a January outing to Gunnison, Colorado. Unfortunately, there was so much snow…
Winter is a great time to get and take photos—if you’re prepared. Yes, you can safely use your camera outdoors in wintry weather. And with these simple tips, you can have more fun and get better photos while enjoying winter. Marie’s 10 Winter Photography Tips 1.Dress properly. It’s no fun to be cold. I admit…
I’ve been using Photoshop since I bought my first scanner back in 1992, when I discovered the power to retouch and restore old photographs. I was a quick convert to the software and it has been an essential part of my photography workflow ever since. When the digital photography era arrived, and I made the…
I love waterfalls. Perhaps it’s from growing up in semi-arid San Diego and spending most of my early travels in the desert Southwest. Or perhaps it’s just marveling at the power of water and the beauty of falling water. I’ve yet to meet a waterfall I didn’t fall in love with. A couple of years…
