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 […]

Izzy: The Dog of the Day Who Proves Great Training Lasts a Lifetime Today’s Dog of the Day is Izzy, a beautiful 15-year-old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix with a story that carries a lesson for every dog owner. Izzy was raised by her master, John, with both verbal commands and matching hand signals. Back then, […]

With gas prices through the sun roof, is there anything we can do to keep our gasoline bills down? Absolutely YES!!! Getting The Best Mileage: Small Habits, Big Savings If there is one thing most drivers in Boulder can agree on, it is this: gasoline never seems cheap enough. We also agree that gas is […]

Boulder-Style, “The Best” Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe Corned Beef and Cabbage recipes are the single most searched for recipe for St. Patty’s Day dinner! Ingredients: For the Corned Beef: 4 lb grass-fed corned beef brisket (with spice packet) 1 bottle of Boulder-brewed stout or amber ale 4 cups filtered water 1 large yellow onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 […]

  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 […]

Dan Frieling, my bro, pointed out to me that advertising pictures almost universally show someone holding a camera in what I call the “bird wing” stance. Their elbows are sticking out each side like the wings of a bird. It is probably impossible to hold a camera steady in this position. It is also uncomfortable, […]

Some Boulder plants are indoor grows and should not be ignored. The fuchsia is a great example! Our indoor plants are reacting, I think, to the length of the days, with the indoor temps high enough for them to  thrive.  Boulder gardeners know that our climate can be both a blessing and a challenge. Bright […]

  Boulder is famous for it’s consistent bright sun and blue skies. Let”s enjoy that most delightful treat, coupled with a cactus flower. For a photo tip  lighting is today’s focus. Sometimes the sun is our enemy. Sometimes it is the magical touch that makes a photo. This  image features a holiday cactus, likely a […]

      A Lifetime of Stories, Now Shared Through the Camera In Boulder, some people follow a straight line through life. Others follow something closer to a murmuration — a shifting pattern that only reveals its shape over time. For Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling, that pattern has included more chapters than most people experience in […]

A Peaceful Sunrise Walk Along Bobolink Trail in South Boulder When life feels loud, Boulder offers a simple solution: go for a walk. Not a summit push. Not a steep climb. Just space. If you’re looking for a true mental reset, the Bobolink Trail in South Boulder may be the quietest place in town to […]