I love that magical moment when the hummingbirds first show up in the springtime. Truthfully, I feel that watching hummingbirds is magical anytime. Their wings flap so fast as the zip quickly from flower to feeder. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Hummingbird Visit (MM)” is my entry for his week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. This week’s … Continue reading
Cripple Creek can be found in a high valley of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 9494 feet. I always like looking out over Cripple Creek before making the descent into the valley. We first visited Cripple Creek in the late 1990s after gambling had been approved by the state. The casinos were in … Continue reading
During a recent trip to Colorado, we spent an afternoon driving through the mountains. We headed north on State Highway 67 from Woodland Park. Our elevation at the beginning of our drive was 8500 feet and we continued upward as our drive continued. It wasn’t long before the air became thinner and we felt as if … Continue reading
Lake George, Colorado is a small manmade lake set in the Rocky Mountains. We came across the gorgeous lake on a recent trip to take our grandson to Camp Alexander for Boy Scout Camp. The town sits on Highway 24 at an elevation of 7992 feet. According to Uncover Colorado, the town of Lake George was established … Continue reading
During the month of May in 2015, there were record-setting rains in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The lakes overflowed their boundaries and flooded surrounding areas. This is Joe Pool Lake Marina which was completely flooded including the parking lot. The owners of these boats had no way to get to them until the water receded. … Continue reading
Take a drive down Interstate 40 in the Texas Panhandle and at some point you are going to pass by Big Tex. He stands tall in the sky at the Big Texan Steak Ranch (which is the home of the 72 ounce steak challenge). On this particular day, I thought Big Tex looked good among … Continue reading
These colorful Daisies brought a bit of beauty and color into our home during some cloudy, rainy days. The last four photos I used a special filter to bring out the details on the petals and to place extra emphasis on the dyed color. Which do you like best? I’ve included a special limited time … Continue reading
