One of the strangest creatures at the Pavilion is the brain coral in the Water’s Edge exhibit. It is also an example of a murmuration. . This Platygyra coral displays intense contrasting colors, featuring neon green tissue within deep blue valleys. Commonly known as a Brain Coral, it belongs to the Large Polyp Stony (LPS) […]

A Flower That Feels Almost Alive Some images are beautiful. Others pull you in and don’t let go. Captured by award-winning Boulder photographer Lenny Frieling, today’s Photo of the Day showcases a breathtaking orchid bursting with color, symmetry, and something far more mysterious. At first glance, it’s the vibrant tones that grab you. Rich purples, […]

Do not tell a Boulder kitty that it is not a lion or other large cat. Feral (wild) cats are a vital cog in the wheel of the back yard’s health.  Feral cats often get framed only as a problem, but there are a few legitimate positives—mostly tied to ecology, human environments, and how people […]

Outdoor Picture of the Day Every spring, right about the time you think Boulder can’t possibly get any better, the lilacs show up and prove you wrong. This one came straight out of the backyard, which right now is doing a pretty convincing impression of a full-on botanical garden. The colors are popping, the air […]

Spring in Boulder just keeps delivering, and this latest burst of blossoms might be one of the best yet. These photos capture something truly special. The detail, the color, the texture—it’s all there. From the soft fuzz on the stems to the tight clusters of pink-to-white buds, this is Boulder spring at its absolute peak. […]

Once again a sunrise is unique. This subtle sunrise is more like a weaving than it is like a sunrise. The picture speaks for itself! It is short, sweet, and to the point. The horizontal banding brings a subtle weaving pattern to the picture. Shared Knowledge Is Power! Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling Photo Coaching https://lensworth.photo 100 SEO […]

The rising sun brings very special lighting to the evergreen right behind the rising sun. This is a phone camera picture, full frame (not zoomed in).  This is my “pic of the day” because of the dramatic lighting on the small tree. The sun is coming up right behind the tree, setting it off with […]

This is an example of cropping. The original picture above has no character. What is it a picture of? The cropped version leaves no doubt that it is a picture of the moon. Shooting the moon or clouds through branches can present very difficult focusing challenges. So it’s time to get out the manual on […]

Our bougainvillea has flowered, a harbinger of the coming spring and of the outdoor flowers it brings. When Bougainvillea Blooms Indoors, Spring Is Sending A Postcard In Boulder, we learn patience. Winter can linger, tease, retreat, and then come right back through the door with muddy boots. That is one reason an indoor bougainvillea feels […]

  Boulder birds or birds elsewhere, I love pics of them “looking” straight at me. But are they really looking at me? Perhaps not! We’re probably anthropomorphizing!  We’re giving them human attributes.  When a bird appears to be looking at you, sometimes it really is. But often it is actually looking at you sideways. Bird […]