News From The Heavens! Saturn Surpasses the Sun As An Interesting Sky Spectacle!!! Saturn rarely is tilted so that we have the best view of its mind-blowing rings. Although always spectacular, and always visible, they are currently tilted to show off their wonder at the maximum. This weekend offers the ultimate view of the rings, […]

We Boulderites wonder: Is a camera phone a “real” camera? First, what’s wrong with the iPhone and the other top level camera/phones? I find two non-fatal flaws which I’d like to get out of the way immediately. No suspense for the bad news is necessary. I’ll let the cat out of the bag and we’ll […]

How do I take a good picture in Boulder? Happily the guidance provided by the basic rules of composition work in the Valley and work everywhere else as well. They work if the camera is a phone or a “serious” professional camera. Do not underestimate the phone camera! Mine is often smarter than the fancier […]

As the Boulder sun sets behind the front range, casting a reddish light over the Valley, even writers and photographers sometimes take a break.   Pics outdoors in the winter do bring memories of summer shooting! Again our great fortune as residents of the Boulder Valley is evident. Time to walk off the hill, recharge […]

Two raptors in Boulder, a male and a female, have a livestream that’s blowing up in popularity as people flocked to the Boulder county page earlier in March to see the birds’ return after their winter migration. People can get a bird’s eye view of the male and female osprey and their anticipated hatchlings this […]

A mountain lion was recently seen in a Boulder neighborhood, meandering through people’s yards. The footage was caught on camera on somebody’s doorbell app. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, there have been more spottings of mountain lions in suburban areas this year, though the threat of attack is low.