Joy in the Canyon

I love this time of year in the canyon. Young wildlife is past the newborn stage and are just now experiencing the joy of their new legs and wings. Young osprey are especially excited about their newfound powers and unlike their more mature parents, they spend much of their day in flight. They don't realize it yet, but their games are preparing them for a 4000 mile journey that will begin in about a month.

Returning Rough-legged Hawk: A Winter Tradition

Rough Legged Hawk in the Rocky Mountains

For the eighth year in a row, ever since I moved here in 2017, my buddy the rough legged hawk has returned to his winter hunting ground.

Encountering The Three Amigos: A Wildlife Photography Journey

After a stressful day of nursing along a doggy with pancreatitis I needed some fresh air and a couple miles on the trail. I hoped I would find some deer or elk to photograph during the golden hour, but it was completely by accident that I found my favorite mule deer bucks, The Three Amigos!

A Scenic Journey Through Colorado’s Autumn Colors

I don't know what all I've been finding to do lately that's more important than getting out in the high country and hiking and capturing fall pictures. But today I finally awoke early and found the motivation to get in the Jeep and go look for pictures of autumn color.