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The Yellow Barn on North Broadway near the Greenbriar is a wonderful subject. This is sketched and then AI rendered and then, to come, a painting of this AI rendering. I wanted to share my…
The Yellow…
The Yellow Barn on North Broadway near the Greenbriar is a wonderful subject. This is sketched and then AI rendered and then, to come, a painting of this AI rendering. I wanted to share my process. It's only partially magic red barns and yellow barns. The Yellow Barn offers all types of activities for children and for adults. My use of a combination of painting, AI, pencil, and photography has generated fascinating discussion. Is a work which is partially "created" by AI count as art? Is it a painting? I suspect it is NOT a painting unless it is done with a brush and paint or …
Lenny Frieling
July 1, 2026
The Butterfly Pavilion is home to more than butterflies. Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Westminster's Hidden World of Beetles, Spiders and Sea Stars is a great adventure for the "not faint of heart."…
The Butterfly Pavili…
The Butterfly Pavilion is home to more than butterflies. Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Westminster's Hidden World of Beetles, Spiders and Sea Stars is a great adventure for the "not faint of heart." We also find corals, beetles, spiders, and more. Let's take a look at some tidal coral and a giant green anemone with a starfish. . At first glance, Derby's Flower Beetle looks almost too colorful to be real. A closer look reveals a tiny masterpiece of nature, where brilliant colors, patterns, and textures combine to create a subject every photographer hopes to discover. Notice the…
Lenny Frieling
June 22, 2026
This is a Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia), characterized by its striking black, white, and often blue or green patterned wings. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, typically inhabiting trop…
This is a Clipper bu…
This is a Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia), characterized by its striking black, white, and often blue or green patterned wings. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, typically inhabiting tropical forests and coastal areas near rivers. Clippers are known as strong, fast flyers that alternate between rapid wing beats and short glides. Scientific Classification: It belongs to the family Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies) and the subfamily Limenitidinae. Appearance: Known for its large wings and striking, varied colors—ranging from brown and gold (like the one in your photo)…
Lenny Frieling
June 11, 2026
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, fe…
One of the strangest…
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) category and grows in a distinct dome-shaped form. It requires moderate lighting and gentle to moderate water flow to thrive in a reef aquarium setting. These corals are aggressive and can extend sweeper tentacles at night to sting nearby corals. It lives happily at the…
Lenny Frieling
June 5, 2026
One of the many reasons I enjoy visiting the Butterfly Pavilion is that every visit brings a new opportunity to slow down and appreciate the incredible …
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One of the many reasons I enjoy visiting the Butterfly Pavilion is that every visit brings a new opportunity to slow down and appreciate the incredible beauty that exists in nature's smallest details. During a recent visit, I was fortunate enough to capture this image of a Lime Butterfly resting peacefully on a vibrant red Peregrina flower. Known scientifically as Papilio demoleus, the Lime Butterfly is also called the Lime Swallowtail, Lemon Butterfly, or Chequered Swallowtail. Its striking combination of cream, yellow, black, and orange markin…
Lenny Frieling
June 3, 2026
With patience, butterflies at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster will land on you. Calm patience helps. The butterflies with the big "eye" on the outside are blue morphos. The Blue Mor…
With patience, butte…
With patience, butterflies at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster will land on you. Calm patience helps. The butterflies with the big "eye" on the outside are blue morphos. The Blue Morpho is one of the most famous and recognizable butterflies in the world. Many people are surprised to learn that when its wings are closed, it looks completely different. In fact, I suspect a lot of visitors mistake the underside of the Blue Morpho for a moth. The lower side of its wings resembles a cecropia moth, one of North America's giant silk moths, while the upper side flashes an incredible,…
Lenny Frieling
June 1, 2026
Last night, May 28, 2026, the members of Combinations came together at Stone Cottage Recording Studio in Boulder for an unforgettable evening of music, creativity, and collaboration. The band recorded…
Last night, May 28, …
Last night, May 28, 2026, the members of Combinations came together at Stone Cottage Recording Studio in Boulder for an unforgettable evening of music, creativity, and collaboration. The band recorded sample tracks for a half dozen original songs, and the energy in the studio was electric from the very first note. Surrounded by Boulder’s vibrant music scene and creative spirit, the session felt less like work and more like a celebration of what happens when talented musicians come together with a shared passion. The songs came to life in ways we could not have imagined, the performances exce…
Lenny Frieling
May 30, 2026
Lafayette’s Memorial Day: Honoring the Sacrifice Behind America’s Freedom Some mornings in Lafayette feel different. Memorial Day is one of them. The light seems quieter. The streets slow down.…
Lafayette’s Memori…
Lafayette’s Memorial Day: Honoring the Sacrifice Behind America’s Freedom Some mornings in Lafayette feel different. Memorial Day is one of them. The light seems quieter. The streets slow down. Even the Colorado wind, which usually rushes through town with purpose, feels softer and more respectful for a few hours. In Lafayette, Memorial Day has never been about noise. It is about memory. A Day to Remember the Fallen Memorial Day is not simply another three day weekend. It is a day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving the United States. It is about…
Lenny Frieling
May 25, 2026
Boulder's neighbor, the Denver Zoo Big Horn sheep framed by the rock keyhole in the sheep habitat at the Denver Zoo. This habitat is close, easy, and spectacular. Lenny “Len…
Boulder's neighbor, …
Boulder's neighbor, the Denver Zoo Big Horn sheep framed by the rock keyhole in the sheep habitat at the Denver Zoo. This habitat is close, easy, and spectacular. Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling Photographer | Storyteller | Visual Guide “Shared knowledge is power.” Capturing moments. Teaching vision. Seeing what others miss. If you're looking to elevate your eye or simply connect,feel free to reach out directly: 720-320-6201
Lenny Frieling
May 17, 2026
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 …
Do not tell a Boulde…
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 interact with them. One of the biggest benefits is rodent control. Feral cats are natural predators, and in many areas they help keep populations of mice and rats down. This can matter around farms, warehouses, and even some urban neighborhoods where rodents carry disease or damage food supplies. Th…
Lenny Frieling
May 2, 2026
The Boulder Greenbriar has a long history, and a long history with Debi and me. If Baccarat bottles could speak, the history of Boulder since 1873 and of the Greenbriar are told by a decante…
The Boulder …
The Boulder Greenbriar has a long history, and a long history with Debi and me. If Baccarat bottles could speak, the history of Boulder since 1873 and of the Greenbriar are told by a decanter. As we are again celebrating an anniversary with a dinner at the Greenbriar, this one being our 41st Anniversary, it recalls this history in the tales of the Baccarat Louis Tres (Louis XIII) crystal decanter. The custom at the Greenbriar and elsewhere is giving the empty Baccarat bottle to whoever finished it At the time we thought the cognac it to be quite expensive at about $20 an o…
Lenny Frieling
April 20, 2026
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,…
Outdoor Picture of t…
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 smells incredible, and for a few short weeks, everything just feels right. If you know lilacs, you know how this works. You don’t just see them—you smell them first. That unmistakable scent hits you out of nowhere, and suddenly you’re standing there wondering why you’r…
Lenny Frieling
April 15, 2026
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 …
Spring in Boulder ju…
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. What you’re looking at here is a classic member of the Malus genus—most likely a crabapple tree, one of the most beloved ornamental trees found throughout Boulder neighborhoods, parks, and walking paths. Why These Blossoms Stand Out The tightly packed clusters of …
Lenny Frieling
April 13, 2026
Do these camera's really work? Appearing on Amazon under a number of names this miniature camera really works. I've tried it on macro pictures with good results. Mechanically I've had problems so I ca…
Do these camera's re…
Do these camera's really work? Appearing on Amazon under a number of names this miniature camera really works. I've tried it on macro pictures with good results. Mechanically I've had problems so I can't speak to it long term. Short term, the macro shots of flowers are surprisingly good. Notice the pollen on the white petals showing clearly. While it is not a true twin lens reflex, it is a real camera. The vertical viewing configuration is very handy for macro closeups. The clarity is quite sufficient for closeups. Although it is not a toy, it can be used as one. At $under $50 it cross…
Lenny Frieling
April 7, 2026
Some stories just stop you in your tracks, and Rosie’s is one of them. Rosie, a beautiful Golden Retriever found her forever home in a way you don’t hear about every day. She was actually traded…
Some stories just st…
Some stories just stop you in your tracks, and Rosie’s is one of them. Rosie, a beautiful Golden Retriever found her forever home in a way you don’t hear about every day. She was actually traded for the brilliant dental work of Dr. Michael Bentz in Boulder when someone in need of major care also needed to find her a new home. It turned out to be the perfect match. The dental team who welcomed Rosie had recently lost two beloved Golden Retrievers, and she came into their lives at just the right time. Today, Rosie has become so much more than just a pet. She’s a comfort dog who bri…
Lenny Frieling
April 4, 2026
The Phoropter is the coolest Halloween masks of all time. Today's Boulder Faces of the day is actually an eye doc tool face of the day, the phoropter! Possibly made in Switzerland, it performs …
The Phoropter is the…
The Phoropter is the coolest Halloween masks of all time. Today's Boulder Faces of the day is actually an eye doc tool face of the day, the phoropter! Possibly made in Switzerland, it performs many eye test functions. The eye docs have the coolest faces of the day. But what are they? Besides being the best Halloween Mask ever created. Can you tell which is better, "one or two?" I can generall That machine is usually called a phoropter (sometimes “refractor” or “vision tester”). It’s the big binocular-looking device the eye doc swings in front of your face and clicks through…
Lenny Frieling
April 2, 2026
Boulder Cherry Trees: Where to see them locally and When They Bloom Cherry Tree, my favorite spring flower colors. Cherry Tree in full blossom. One of my favorite tre…
Boulder Cherry Trees…
Boulder Cherry Trees: Where to see them locally and When They Bloom Cherry Tree, my favorite spring flower colors. Cherry Tree in full blossom. One of my favorite tree flower colors. Our neighborhood, Beacon Hill in Lafayette is covered with them. Prunus subg. Cerasus contains species that are typically called cherries. They are known as true cherries and distinguished by having a single winter bud per axil, by having the flowers in small corymbs or umbels of several together (occasionally solitary, e.g. P. serrula; some species with short race…
Lenny Frieling
March 30, 2026
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…
Once again a sunrise…
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 score speaks for itself.
Lenny Frieling
March 28, 2026
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