Butterflies present special focus challenges. They sometimes hang out posing for a  long time. More typically they do not stop moving. Put a moving flying butterfly on a flower and you have an autofocus challenge beyond compare. The depth of the flower and the parts of the flower confuse the autofocus on the camera. They […]

The same sunflowers can be executed in the style of many different artists. CHATgpt permits us to present the sunflowers in a variety of different styles. CHATgpt becomes a wonderful learning tool! This first is modern, realistic and playful. Van Gogh is unmistakable! Vincent van Gogh’s style is instantly recognizable and characterized by bold, expressive […]

We think of rain as putting out wildfires. Is it true? Rain can help extinguish wildfires, but its effectiveness depends on various factors: Intensity and Duration: Light or short-duration rain might not be sufficient to extinguish large wildfires. Heavy, prolonged rainfall is more effective in reducing fire intensity and spread. Fuel Moisture: Rain increases the […]

It is common to use heat for relaxation. Is there something magical about infrared heat?  YES! An infrared sauna blanket provides an especially good heat source with enhanced pain reduction. Unlike a classic heating pad, infrared as a heat source offers special benefits. Instead of surface heat, infrared head penetrates. The heat is not just […]

This visit to Boulder’s neighbor, the Broomfield Butterfly Pavilion, offered more variety and more sheer numbers of butterflies than I’ve seen before. Papilio memnon may be a Chinese Windmill butterfly Zebra Longwing Butterfly, Heliconius charithonia Probiscus in profile on the Zebra Long Wing The proboscis on a butterfly serves as its feeding tube. It is […]

Boulder’s next-door neighbor, Broomfield, is home to the Butterfly Pavilion, and home to Rosie the Spider. Rosie (in a part played by several tarantulas in rotation to avoid tiring them out too much) is held by hundreds of people a day. She has done this for almost 30 years! Without anyone being bitten! Young Dean, […]

Every trip to the Butterfly Pavilion in neighboring Broomfield rewards us with a unique experience. This most recent visit presented the most butterflies I’ve seen so far in my many visits. It also offered butterflies intent on posing for the camera when they were not sitting on the flash hot shoe on the top of […]

The smokey Boulder air has as a collateral consequence a beautiful sunset. Longs Peak, different at every viewing, was striking as always! The sunset was serene and spectacular. To get these pics I had to pull onto the shoulder of Hwy 287 between Lafayette and Boulder, Northbound. Too far to the left and I would […]

Wildfires can cause significant devastation to ecosystems, leaving behind a trail of destruction. However, amidst the charred landscapes, there is hope for regeneration and recovery. This case study delves into successful wildfire recovery efforts, highlighting the resilience of ecosystems and the crucial role of restoration in mitigating the aftermath of such disasters. THE IMPACT OF […]

  Without our heroes, the current multiple wild fires in Boulder County and throughout Colorado would be far worse. We have hundreds of people in the air and on the ground, including the famed Hot Shots, slurry bombers, and other ground and air support numbering close to 20 planes and helicopters, and the people who […]