Rustic Mountain Outhouse in Independence, Colorado

Last September I took a trip to Aspen, Colorado. On the way up to the Continental Divide east of Aspen there is a little ghost town called Independence. I took this photograph of the outhouse with a great view there. It could be one of the highest outhouses in the USA at 10,830 feet elevation.  I did it in two versions; color, and black and white. I like both versions but for different reasons. I think the color version has better depth of field. However, the black and white fits the subject matter. Which do you like?

I'll be sharing more Colorado photography shot in Independence soon! Thanks in advance for your comments and shares.

Mountain Privy

Colorado outhouse photo, of a primitive rustic privy located in the alpine ghost town of Independence, Colorado. A perfect way to add the rustic beauty of the west to your home, office, or bathroom decor.

Mountain Privy BW

Colorado outhouse photo in black and white.

Independence, Colorado.

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A Wish for Spring Cherry Blossoms

Spring! A time of renewal, rebirth, rejuvenation! After a winter of stark whites and tired browns the sudden resurgence of green to the landscape is uplifting. When the first tiny little buds appeared on the tree outside the kitchen window of my new home I was watching with excited anticipation. I had thought from the shape and bark of the tree that it might be an ash. But as I watched those buds unfurl it soon became apparent that this tree was going to blossom. And then I had the quick realization that one of my wishes had come true. I had a cherry tree. 

 

Spring 

The first touch of green adorns a springtime cherry tree. 

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Cherry Blossoms 

Sweet fragrant cherry blossoms on a sunny spring day. 

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Red Tulips from the Spring Garden

This week spring came to the northern hemisphere. My mind has been on flowers or the lack of at my new home. I am itching to get out and start tearing up sod and removing stone to make new flower beds and plant some trees. 

Gardening is a close second to photography for me and shooting flower photography is a natural fit. This photograph of a bouquet of tulips occupied quite a bit of my studio time. I fiddled and fussed with it playing with a couple different backgrounds to put behind those red beauties. But after some sage advice from Flickr and Facebook friends the purist version won out. 

Red Tulips

A brilliant red bouquet of spring tulips fresh from the garden. Perfect for adding a springtime bouquet to your home, office, or bedroom decor.

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Tell me which one you like. Do you agree that the plain background is best? Tulip 2's background was created by yours truly. And I have Pixal Dust Photo Art to thank for the beautiful background on Tulip 3. 

Tulip 2 Tulip 3

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An English Bulldog Day in Pictures

 

Now why does she want my toy? 

No! Don't throw it away!

 

Back and forth. Back and forth. Geesh! 

   

Okay, I got it under control. 

 

Don't even think about it.

 

Hey! No ganging up on me! 

 

Now where the heck did he come from? 

 

Gotcha!

 

Mine again.
My work is done.

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The Face of Fort Collins 2 - Steet Photography

I received just enough encouragement to test your patience with more urban street photography. Here are my latest with a couple very different approaches. The first image of the woman is pretty straight forward. I did virtually nothing but bump up the contrast and vibrance in this one. The second I decided to alter drastically. There was an element about this young man that made me think of graphic novel heroes. Do you like the straight approach or the graphic one better? Color or black and white?

Cookie Contemplation
A woman in a white coat next to a red wall grabs a cookie for a quick snack on her way to an unknown destination. Fort Collins, Colorado

Graphic Hero
A hoodie cloaked young man gazes back me from behind dark glasses in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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Bodega Bay, Home to Hitchcock Movie "The Birds"

On a recent trip to California we visited the northern coastal town of Bodega Bay. It was not until we arrived that I realized it was the home of Alfred Hitchcock's movie, "The Birds." I remember watching that scary movie as a kid, and with that in mind, I set about recording the sights of this sleepy little coastal town. Now how on earth did Hitchcock manage to scare us with this tranquil setting?

Schoolhouse
The old schoolhouse used in Hitchcock's movie, "The Birds." Bodega Bay, California

Ellen Orr's Grave
Ellen Orr's grave is located at St. Teresa of Avila Church, Bodega, California.

God's House
An architectural photo of a white clapboard Christian church with rays of light shining down from a cloud filled sky. St. Teresa of Avila Church, Bodega, California
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Church Door
An architectural photo of a beautiful wooden Christian church door. St. Teresa of Avila Church, Bodega, California
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Street Life in San Francisco, USA

San Francisco is my favorite American city. Street life is diverse, entertaining, and poignant. You can play and relax, as well as, grow and expand. And you can see just about anything; including a carriage full of pug dogs, a man with a smile bright enough to light an entire stadium, and a baby bundled in a colorful scarf. For me it is a photographer's delight. I hope it also delights you.

Smiling Man
A homeless man in San Francisco graciously allowed me to shoot his photo after explaining to me that he had no teeth and couldn't smile. I disagree.




Pugnacious
I was watching the street life from a curb side cafe when this carriage full of pug dogs came into my view. I was so surprised I almost missed the shot!




Street Musician
A man in Chinatown plays music on his traditional bowed instrument.




Baby Bundle
I was watching a group of women push a cart of food down an alley in Chinatown. Once they were past me I was surprised to see the baby bundled in a colorful scarf that I hadn't noticed before.

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Shifting Gears in San Francisco

The bustling international city of San Francisco is a big contrast to my daily life of quiet living off-grid in the northern Colorado Rockies and I love it! It has always been our favorite city destination and still is. It is fun to look at the haute couture on Union Square, shop for souvenirs in Chinatown, and have a martini in the famous Redwood Room at the Clift.

San Francisco is full of contrasts too. Seeing the red Ferrari in Chinatown was not that unusual but still a major contrast to the primarily walking crowd. Our room at the Monaco was very cosmopolitan but kitschy as well. And if you want to see street vendors next to shops of famous designer couture then Union Square is where you will be.

Next visit will definitely have to be longer!

Chinatown Ferrari
A red hot Ferrari tours through Chinatown in San Francisco.

Monaco Suite
A room at the Monaco Hotel in San Francisco has the rich kitschy colors of Moulin Rouge.

Chartreuse Diva
Near Union Square in San Francisco a store front mannequin displays the latest haute couture in chartreuse for a night in the Theatre District.

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The 2010 Holiday Greeting Card Collection is Finished!

This is the last new card of my 2010 Holiday Greeting Card Collection. There are eight different designs in total with eight different holiday greetings on the inside. To see the other seven holiday greeting cards visit Holiday Card Sale on this blog or my Etsy Shop. Complete details on ordering are available on each card and package deal in my Etsy Shop and of course, you may contact me here too! I hope you enjoy the new collection and visit soon.

Holiday Door
The inside reads, "May the warmth and peace of the holiday season be yours today and always."
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Holiday Card Sale

I can hardly believe it myself but the holidays are almost here! I have been working steadily like one of Santa's elves on my new 2010 Holiday Card Collection. I am almost done and I could not wait to share with you what I have finished. I hope you like them and would love to hear your comments!

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Roses in the Snow

The inside reads, "Wishing you a beautiful holiday season."
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Winter Love Holiday Card
The inside reads, "Wishing you that Christmas feeling all year long."
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Silver Present Holiday Card
The inside reads, "Wishing you the gift of joy and wonder this Christmas."
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Peace on Earth

The inside reads, "May you have the spirit of Christmas which is peace, the gladness of Christmas which is hope, and the heart of Christmas which is love."
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Golden in Snow
The inside reads, "Wishing you a bright and delightful holiday season."
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Morning Snow

The inside reads, "May the spirit of nature bring you peace this holiday season."
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Champ Joy
The inside reads, Christmas is in the air! Wishing you all the joy, hope and wonder of the season."
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Thank you very much for looking!

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