Photographing the Milky Way

For about 10 years I’ve been trying to get a decent shot of the Milky Way while on a trip in Colorado. Getting in location plus getting the settings right was always a challenge, especially when opportunities are often limited by weather. During this year’s trip there was one night of good weather. We endedContinue reading “Photographing the Milky Way”

The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs

I saved the photos from the Olympic Training Center to post just before the opening ceremony at the Rio Olympics. The training center is one of a few in the U.S. and is open to the public. Tours are $12 per person and feature mostly outside views of the facilities with a few inside looksContinue reading “The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs”

Days 2 & 3: Arapaho National Recreation Area, RMNP

Days two and three involved a lot of sightseeing in both Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapaho National Recreation Area. We also took photos of the Milky Way that will be posted later when I have more time to describe and write about it.

Day 0/1: Winter Park, RMNP and Grand Lake

We’re spending the week in and around Winter Park, Colo., one of our favorite places to vacation. The sail boat on Lake Granby is my favorite photo from the first day. It was about an hour before sunset and a storm was rolling in, creating dramatic lighting.