A pair of deer in Rocky Mt. National Park. pic by Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling

While cars sped past me in Rocky Mountain National Park I pulled over to take pictures. This pair was posing for me. 

Boulder’s Close Neighbor, Rocky Mountain National Park, gave me a roadside gift the other day. Not a traffic-free drive, and not a parking spot at Bear Lake—those are rarer than diamonds in July. My gift was two deer.

As cars sped past, drivers locked on their destination and blind to the magic at the shoulder, the deer posed. They weren’t running. They weren’t startled. They were modeling. One lifted its head to the light, ears sharp against the blue sky. 

A deer “in velvet” was showing off its natural beauty. pic by Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling

It’s easy to forget that Rocky isn’t just about the peaks or the sweeping vistas. Sometimes the park reveals its beauty in whispers, not shouts. A glance to the side of the road, and there it is—wildness unbothered by traffic, animals who don’t need to prove anything, simply existing with quiet grace.

I snapped a few pictures. The deer didn’t flinch. They looked through me and past me, comfortable in their own world. I couldn’t help but think: the people racing by missed something they’ll never know they missed. The park handed them a masterpiece, and they drove right past without a glance.

A deer showing off its young antlers. Pic by Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling

That’s the trick with Rocky Mountain National Park, and maybe with life in Boulder County, too. The big views grab attention, but the real treasures? They’re usually standing right at the edge of the road, waiting for you to notice.

A deer showing off its natural beauty. Pic by Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling

Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling
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• Multi-published and widely syndicated blogger and author.
• Most recently published by Amazon, his first book, "Lensworth"a book of his prize-winning photos.
• University lectures at University. of Colorado, Boulder, Denver University Law School, Univ. of New Mexico, Las Vegas NM, and many other schools at all levels. Numerous lectures for the NORML Legal Committee
• Former Judge
• Media work, including starring in episodes of Fox’s Power of Attorney, well in excess of many hundreds media interviews, appearances, articles, and podcasts, including co-hosting Time For Hemp for two years.
• Life Member, NORML Legal Committee, Distinguished Counsel Circle.
• Photographer of the Year, AboutBoulder 2023
• First Chair and Originator of the Colorado Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee, a National first.
• Previous Chair, Boulder Criminal Defense Bar (8 years)
• Twice chair Executive Counsel, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section
• Life Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
• Board Member Emeritus, Colorado NORML, and prior chair during legalization, as well as pre and post legalization
• Chair, Colorado NORML, 7 years including during the successful effort to legalize recreational pot in Colorado
• Senior Counsel Emeritus to the Boulder Law firm Dolan + Zimmerman LLP : (720)-610-0951
• Board member, Author, and Editor for Criminal Law Articles for the Colorado Lawyer, primary publication of the Colorado Bar Assoc. 7 Years, in addition to having 2 Colorado Lawyer cover photos, and numerous articles for the Colorado Lawyer monthly publication.
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