Halloween Zombies!

Happy Halloween!

Still more Zombies to come over the next few days.......

Denver Zombie Crawl 2012

Striving to look their 'grusomest', the well groomed Zombie gets a little help from professional a make-up artist.......

Denver Zombie Crawl 2012

We attended the Denver Zombie Crawl about 10 days ago.  But I thought the photos were more appropriately saved for Halloween.......So let's get started.

First a Disturbing trend among Zombies.........Using Cell Phones (OMG)!

How could any self-respecting Zombie choose to "stay connected!"

For Zombies in Color CLICK HERE.

Calendar 2013: Grand Canyon, North Rim

A few shots from the North Rim Of the Grand Canyon:

Grand Canyon #1

Grand Canyon #2

Grand Canyon #3

In recent years the haze has increased from coal-fired power plants in the areas.  If you have suggestions for dealing with teh Hazr let me know.

We'll be taking a few days off from the Calendar Postings to Celebrate Halloween........

Calendar 2013: Some Views from Zion Canyon

Zion #1

Zion #2

Zion #3

We're still sorting, so there will be more from Zion Later...................

Calendar 2013: Winter Scene Options

My Only Red Rocks winter Options (thus far) are below.  Three from Eldorado Canyon State Park and one of the Flatirons from Table Mesa.  I say thus far, because we are having our first significant snow fall tonight.  If I see a good opportunity I'll go out Thursday morning with the Mamiya 6 and see what I find.

 Eldorado Canyon #1

 Eldorado Canyon #2

 Eldorado Canyon #3

Flatirons 1: From Table Mesa

I'm leaning towards the last two, but thought I would give you all of the options.  All taken with the Mamiya 6X6 while it was snowing.

Calendar Catch-Up Days

We'll take a couple of days off posting calendar selections to allow some of you to catch up.  Please look over the past few days, and we'll resume new postings on Wednesday.

OK We're sneaking in one more option for Roxborough State Park:

Roxborough #3

Calendar 2013: More Local Options

Local options from Red Rocks Park  & Amphitheatre:

Red Rocks #1

Red Rocks #2

Red Rocks #3

Calendar 2013: Some Local Options....

 For the weekend, we will consider some local options.  First Roxborough State Park:

Roxborough #1

Roxborough #2

It is likely that we will be able to incorporate more than one photo per Calendar Page.  In which case, I think I'd take both of these.............

Calendar 2013: Take a Look at Bryce Canyon

As you can tell, we've spent a lot of time out on the Colorado Plateau/Canyons region.  NOTE:  I haven't really tried enhancing any of these.  They are straight out of the camera.

 Bryce #1

 Bryce #2

 Bryce #3

 Bryce #4

Bryce #5

Calendar 2013: More From Arches

More from Arches (and still a few more to sort through).  But tomorrow we will take a trip to Bryce Canyon.  See all of our Past Calendars HERE.

 Arches #5

Arches #6

 Arches #7

Arches #8

Help Select Our 2013 Calendar

It's been a couple of years since I've last created a gift calendar for family and friends.  So it's time to get back on track.  This Year's Theme is Red Rocks of the West.  And for your assistance, the person that sends the most comments will get a calendar (where ever you are in the world, I'll get it to you!).

We'll start with some views from Arches National Park:

Arches #1

 Arches #2

 Arches #3

Arches #4

More from Arches tomorrow.............Link to our 2010 Calendar.

Finding the Real Jethro Tull?

So 70's Rock fans will remember the band "Jethro Tull'.  But have you ever wondered whether there was a REAL Jethro Tull?  Well, there was:

My little hike around the Park included an agricultural display that answered that question:

Finishing My Degree......

Some of you may know that I've been working on a graduate degree in geographical information systems/civil engineering, amid all the other events of the past 2-3 years.  So I will finally be graduating in December.

Some of you also know that I am now working in the remote sensing field.  So of course for my final research project involves analysis of satellite imagery.  Recently I went to visit my actual study area which is very near my home:

It was such a pleasant day ( a week ago) I thought I would share it with you.  Cool and perfect for a little hike after my work was done.......

My research focus is monitoring the spread of parasites affecting the Ponderosa Pines in the Front Range Foot Hills.  In particular a nasty little beast called dwarf mistletoe............

I'm working with Jefferson County Parks and Open Spaces......and this is what we are trying to save, 80+ year old second growth Ponderosas.  Mountain Pine beetle is also in the area and I'll be looking for that too.

Just thought I'd bring you up to date on my life's little journey..........I also discovered some interesting history which I'll share tomorrow.

It was a Great Gardening Year!

The Zucchini had a last gasp that will not be fulfilled:

However, we had a bountiful year in spite of the mid summer temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.....

I harvested these last few peppers before this weekends expected hard freeze................

More pix on the way, but sine this is primarily a film site, you'll have to wait...........

First Snow..........

Only a dusting Yesterday Morning......But our first real snow usually comes in October, so it is just a matter of time.....