Today’s Pic of the Day is the Moth Orchid. The genus name is derived from the Greek words phalaina (moth) and opsis (like), as the flowers resemble moths in flight. These orchids are popular houseplants because they are relatively easy to grow indoors. Their blooms are known for being long-lasting, often for months with proper care. Phalaenopsis […]

Commonly called a “fern wall,” the bank of clouds behind the foothills is actually a “Foehn” wall. The name Foehn (German: Föhn, pronounced [ˈføːn]) arose in the Alpine region. Originating from Latin (ventus) favonius, a mild west wind of which Favonius was the Roman personification When winds blow over elevated terrain, air forced upwards expands […]

Lensworth here.Some stories announce themselves the moment you see the expression on the protagonist’s face. This one belonged to a very wet, very unimpressed European starling who had just been plucked from an accidental dip in a hot tub. If ever a bird mastered the art of the glare, this little survivor had it down […]

Some days feel like they were designed just for dogs, and today was one of those glorious Front Range moments. Mikey and Sam, two happy dogs hang out in Niwot, Colorado, made the most of a crisp fall afternoon filled with deep blue skies, bright sunshine, and that signature Colorado glow that makes even an […]

Some sunsets stop you. Boulder’s sunsets freeze you in your tracks. In this epic lakeside moment, the sky explodes with oranges, reds, and deep glowing color as the surface of the water mirrors every bit of it. Tall reeds rise from the lake like slender brushstrokes, adding texture to the glass-still reflection. It’s the kind […]

The photograph, taken during what many locals are calling the “peak color week,” is a visual love letter to Boulder — a reminder of why autumn here feels like nature’s encore performance before winter’s quiet arrival. The vibrant palette spills across the foothills, weaving its way through the cottonwoods along Boulder Creek, and exploding across […]

The 9/7/2025 Blood Moon eclipse will not be visible in Denver. It occurs mid-day MT below the horizon. The moon will not have risen yet. The March 26, 2026 full eclipse of the moon is the next one visible in Denver. This picture was taken with HEAVY equipment from Brainard Lake. Sony A850, 500 mm […]

It’s not every day you see two blue jays locking eyes in perfect harmony, but award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling has a way of catching the rare, the magical, and the unforgettable. His lens found something extraordinary in Boulder: two brilliantly feathered blue jays facing one another as though sharing a private moment of connection. […]

Today’s Dog of the Day captures pure, unleashed joy—a mid-air leap frozen in time at one of Boulder’s favorite dog-friendly spots, Coot Lake. With paws tucked, ears flying, and a look of pure bliss, this pup is caught mid-leap, bounding from the grassy shore into the refreshing waters below. It’s not just a jump—it’s a […]

This morning, I was ready. The Flatirons were catching the first pink streaks of light, and I could already feel the cool air in my lungs before I even stepped outside. I wanted the shot. I wanted to run, to climb, to capture that perfect, golden moment. But my 13-year-old and my 8-year-old? They did […]