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Aloha, Part I

First set of pictures from my recent trip to Hawaii. I didn’t want to come back!

Autumn Scenes

Work and other such things have been interfering with my photography these last few months, but I have had a chance to take some pictures. H ere are some of my favorite shots from the Autumn season.

Labor Day weekend was also an annual event above Dayton, with a hang gliding club launching from the overlook in the mountains. I actually didn’t even realize it was this weekend and happened to be driving by on my up … Continue reading →

Open Range Rodeo

4 Sep ’11

A Labor Day weekend tradition around here, Don King days is a “open range” polo and rodeo event. There are no fences between the fans and the action, which can be a little dangerous sometimes. And, being an old-fashioned rodeo … Continue reading →

Ales Occasus

16 Aug ’11

This weekend I tried a different location, hoping I would be able to catch the moon rising over the horizon as the sun set in the west. The night before, I happened to see it coming up just as the … Continue reading →

Luna lux lucis

13 Aug ’11

I decided it was about time to try some long exposure photography. And with the full moon, it was a great time to do that last night. Of course, with the moon, I could get a lot of light on … Continue reading →

Lightning I

6 Aug ’11

Well, after procrastinating and avoiding through most of the summer storms, I finally decided to hit the road tonight when I saw a lightning storm to the north. It was pretty impressive, with flashes going off every few seconds. I … Continue reading →

From Last Summer

25 Jul ’11

Here are some pictures that I too last year above Dayton, Wyoming, when I first got my camera. I have learned a lot since then, but thought I would share.

Tertius

21 Jul ’11

Great night in downtown Sheridan for the monthly Third Thursday street festival.

Occasus

17 Jul ’11

Wow, this one snuck up on us. Today was hot, muggy and hazy. As the sun began to set, there was nothing but a dingy, yellow glow. But wow, what a difference a few minutes makes, because that unimpressive heat-haze … Continue reading →

Minae MMXI

15 Jul ’11

I am glad this only happens once a year, but also glad it happens. It feels like the whole town showed up this year for the annual WYO Rodeo Parade. As usual, horses, wagons and Western life were on display. … Continue reading →

Mons Montis

9 Jul ’11

Not a cloud in the sky this morning, so I decided it would be a good day to drive up Red Grade Road to see the wild flowers, which won’t last much longer. Even with the dust from ATVs and … Continue reading →