On a calm December day in East Boulder, a Boulder Lake becomes a perfect mirror, reflecting the majestic Flatirons of the Rocky Mountains. Low-hanging clouds drift just above the peaks, creating a dramatic contrast against the crisp blue sky. The reflection of these clouds dances on the water’s surface, adding depth and movement to the […]

Nestled in the heart of Boulder, Colorado, lies the breathtaking Chautauqua Park, a nature lover’s paradise that offers an abundance of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Among its many splendors, the park is renowned for its awe-inspiring sunsets that cast a mesmerizing glow over the iconic Flatirons. As the sun dips below the horizon, the […]

You will learn how Boulder’s iconic Flatirons formed. Turns out, Boulder was once beachfront property. The Flatirons are Boulder’s favorite portion of the Fountain Formation, a geological formation of mostly red sandstone. This sandstone, more appropriately called “arkose” gets its color from the pinkish feldspar contained it it. This red rock makes up the Red […]

Nestled against the majestic backdrop of the Flatirons, Boulder is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering some of the best hiking trails in the state and country. One bright, beautiful day, a determined woman ascended these iconic peaks, embodying the spirit of adventure that defines Boulder. The Flatirons, with their distinctive, jagged silhouettes, are more […]

This weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday has Boulder again hosting the annual outdoor Art Fest on the Boulder Mall. Many local artists display their works, lining the already beautiful Boulder Mall. I will write a blog with “real” pictures of my Sunday visit to the Art Fest. In the meantime, in anticipation of the fundamentally […]

Boulder has a very interesting architectural history, especially the university campus. We will touch on some defining Boulder architectural projects which you have probably seen around town. Next time you’re out and about, maybe you’ll encounter some of these oh-so-Boulder building projects. The University Campus Of course we cannot skim Boulder’s architectural past without bringing […]

Santa Fe sunsets in the winter are something to marvel at. They are so colorful that it is essential to pull over. Driving during this special time of day is impossible. The sky is FAR to eye-grabbing. In addition to the constantly changing colors, The saturation of the colors is beyond compare. The Santa Fe […]

A “Norman Rockwell Style” Saturday Evening Post Cover is classic. A painting of a painter painting themselves is a perspective employed by many of the greats over many years! It draws the viewer into the picture. It even has, in my opinion, an “Escheresque” quality to it. “Sublime” is a word I don’t use often. […]

In Boulder there is truly beauty all around us. All we need to do is to notice it. A bird in a tree is something to see! Greet the new day and the new week as a bird might: swooping and flying while continuing to take in the world around it. We must first notice […]

Our Photographer of the Month, Gwen Dordick, caught this amazing picture of discovery. The Eagle is there if you look. Its head is easiest to find and to use as a signpost for the rest of the magnificent bird.                                                pic Gwen Dordick