My New Favorite Landscape Photo

It was a beautiful, fall morning when I photographed this landscape. The snow had just fell the day before and the clouds parted in the early morn. This mountain is one of my favorites...you have to drive by it in or out of Crested Butte. I always enjoy the reflection in the marsh and river and I was particularly moved by the colors in the tall grasses this morning. It was an interesting fall for colors...they really never got brilliant or red and there were a lot of green while some where already falling, but this mountain side looked perfect to me.

I photographed this in HDR, something I have been experimenting with for the last year or so. Sometimes they look so overdone, and sometimes I love that. But I think this one really came out perfectly.

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Impressionistic Photography

Impressionistic Photography

When I saw this image I knew exactly what I was going to see on my computer. This was not going to be an ordinary landscape shot. The leaves blowing as the snow fell and all the colors. It was going to be something surreal, something impressionistic. And I knew I was going to love it. I can feel the motion and it looks more like a painting then a photograph. 

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NEW Album of the Month: Finding Fall Colors

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This month my Album of October is Finding Fall Colors. Although it is not officially October yet the day of snow and colors was too amazing and beautiful to wait to share! Check them out...more at the website and discounts on prints, canvas and all sorts of merch!

Photo of the Week "Fire in the Sky"

Photo of the Week

"Fire in the Sky"

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I look out my window and noticed the amazing light that was falling on the earth. I grabbed up my camera and headed up the road. Only shot off a few frames but was very pleased with this one. I love when that happeneds

Photo of the Week "Spring Snow"

Photo of the Week "Spring Snow"

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This photo was shot on snowy May 19th in Crested Butte CO. I was driving to the grocery store and noticed these tulips in a flower bed looking beautifully sad under the falling snow.

Photo of the Week "Cousins"

Photo of the Week "Cousins"

A photo from Costa Rica of my two nieces as they jump the waves. 

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Photo of the Week "Twilight"

"Twilight"

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I took this photo on a very emotional day. I felt the need to memorialize the day with a photograph. When I walked out of the house and saw the long shadows and sun rays peaking through the trees I knew this was the shot. I did some post-processing in Lightroom and Perfect Effects 4 to soften the look and enhance the colors. I am happy with the end result. It feels ethereal and captures the mood and feelings i was having at that time. This photo was taken in Austin, MN.

Photo of the Week: A Snowy Land

Photo of the Week

"A Snowy Land"

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This photo was shot during a morning walk with my dogs. I decided to bring my camera with me (I should always do that but I don't) because it was right after a nice snow storm. I see this scene all the time walking up the hill behind my house and I always love the way the river looks in the winter. I thought the texture and frame added a little more uniqueness to the image, giving it more of an old-time feel. 

Photo of the Week "Ethereal Tree"

Photo of the Week

"Ethereal Tree" 

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It was early morning last week and I was out walking my dogs across the street when I noticed this glowing tree. I ran into my house and grabbed my camera. The tree was pretty far away up the hillside but my 70-200mm worked it's magic and gave me a photo that expressed just how I felt looking at this funny, sparkling, glowing tree in the frosty morning. 

Local Art with the Artists of the West Elks (AWE) & a Free Membership!

 ArtWalk Tonight! www.aweart.org

There are many local artists in our valley spanning the creativity spectrum from painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and some art that just can’t be defined. In an environment of such inspiring beauty, it is no surprise that artists are drawn here. Many have multiple jobs, posing as carpenters, retailers, teachers, tradesmen, etc. but their hearts are full of the love of art. And when they can, they create. There are also artists who have successfully made art their full-time job, squeaking by during the off-season while earning most of their annual income during the summer and winter holidays. Some might say it is not easy, but these artists stay because they love this valley and the valley loves them back.

During the boom-time of the summer, artists can be found exhibiting their work in one of the many galleries in the valley, on the streets during the AWEfests and Farmer’s Market selling their work, teaching workshops and giving lectures, or out in the beauty creating their art. A great way to be involved in the local art events is to be a member of the Artists of the West Elks (AWE).

The Artists of the West Elks (AWE) is a non-profit organization that unites artists, art lovers and the greater community. We support novice, emerging and professional artists and promote visual arts in the West Elk region through education, events and artistic excellence.

The organization is currently undergoing some major changes all for the betterment of the community and the artist. One of these changes includes offering a FREE membership to artists and art lovers to keep our art community engaged and united.

The Artists of the West Elks (AWE) sponsors the Artwalk every last Thursday of the month in the Winter and Summer seasons. The Artwalk includes 12 of our local galleries on or just off Elk Ave. celebrating art from 5-8pm. The Artists of the West Elks (AWE) features 8 local artists and CB Community School students in the inAWE Gallery at 326 Elk Ave.

Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week

"The Gronk"

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I was motivated to get out and shoot the other morning and decided to drive to Peanut Lake to see if anything inspired me. I've looked at this scene many times but never have photographed it. I liked the hardness of the Gronk and the softness of the mountains behind it. My next mission will be to get this shot following our next big storm. 

Awaiting Winter in Crested Butte

I am looking forward to this Winter Season in Crested Butte. I am planning on doing a 365 days of shooting starting with the first of the year. But before that I will be focusing my time on the inAWE Gallery at 326 Elk Ave and my wedding photography. This weekend I will be at the Holiday Bazaar shooting Mini-Portraits. Happy Holidays!

Crested Butte Photography

It's snowing in Crested Butte! If you find yourself in some wet weather and are worried about your camera getting wet invest in a Rain Sleeve. You find cheap ones on Amazon.com such as

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A rainbow of light on a beautiful Fall day. With snow about to fly it is nice to be reminded of the beauty of the fall.

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This was a true moment in time. I almost didn't go down this road…it was raining and I was planning on just scouting out locations for Fall Foliage photos. But I took the time and made the drive, scouting out river and waterfall locations. Then I noticed the sun, the direction, the light on the mountains. It was perfect rainbow weather. I looking in my rearview mirror and there it was. Beautiful. Bountiful. Amazing. I have never seen a rainbow in the fall in Crested Butte. It was truly one of the most moving moments. Luckily I had my camera to save and share.