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Winter in Canyonlands National Park
My son and I recently spent a couple of days in Canyonlands National Park–one in the Island in the Sky District and one in the Needles section. I like visiting Utah and Canyonlands in the winter because the skies are often clear and the crowds are thinned out and the Parks less busy. On the first evening, we took in sunset at Green River overlook and then headed to Mesa Arch to shoot some star trails. Since we were the only ones at Mesa Arch, it gave a completely different feeling than the normal sunrise time where 20 or more photographers jockey for position under the arch. On the second day, we headed to the Needles. Unlike Arches, the Needles is virtually deserted in the winter. The rangers don’t collect fees and the visitor’s center is closed. Not surprisingly, there were only a handful of cars in the park. We hiked the trail to Druid Arch through the Needles area. We got a late start and didn’t quite make it to the arch, but the hike along the trail provided some great photo ops. Much of the Druid Arch trail winds along a wash and is lined with many dead junipers. I took a bunch of photos in hopes of getting a few good ones to convert to black and white. On the way back, we were treated to golden light on the rock formations. I stopped at Pothole Point to catch the last rays of the sun on the canyon walls in the distance. The point provides just enough elevation to get above the junipers and give a clear view.
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Fiery Furnace
I took my son to Arches over Christmas break. We decided to hike in the Fiery Furnace area. The Fiery Furnace is a fun place to hike. There are no formal trails so ability to route find is a must. As a result, the park requires a permit to hike there. You can also do ranger-guided hikes the other three seasons. Unfortunately, winter is not one of them.
The Fiery Furnace is a series of rock fins that contains arches, towering rock spires, and endless side canyons. Because of the narrow canyons, mid day is best for photography so light gets into the canyons. The washes also contain a number of interesting trees to photograph.
Hike Description
There are two basic routes in to the Fiery Furnace. A well-worn path leads either uphill or downhill of the main parking lot. We chose to go right. The route descends into a main wash. The first interesting feature is a slot canyon off to the right that contains a small arch you can hike under. I had my son pose in the arch for a fun photo. Back in the main wash, we hiked up a narrow slit in the canyon wall to the right as the wash made a sharp turn. You hike up into another wash at this point and a couple of side canyons later on the left you will find one of the coolest spots in the park. It is a small slot canyon that contains a double arch that looks like a pair of eyeglasses. We ended our exploration with a side canyon to the right of the main wash. It contained a small arch that looked like water would flow through in the rain. We retraced our steps back to the parking after a fun and challenging hike. We got maybe a mile in three hours of hiking!
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CU Arizona State Football 2016
Colorado football is finally relevant again. CU defeated Arizona State 40-16 at home and racked up over 500 yards of offense in doing so.
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2016 Rocky Mountain Showdown
I photographed the 2016 Rocky Mountain Showdown between Colorado and Colorado State at Mile High Stadium Friday night. The game was no contest from the start as CU rolled 44-7. The game featured several big plays, mostly by Colorado.
Colorado mascot Ralphie the Buffalo runs on the field before the Rocky Mountain Showdown with Colorado State in Denver Friday night.
Colorado State cheerleaders run onto the field carrying the school flags before the Rocky Mountain Showdown with Colorado in Denver Friday night.
Colorado QB Sefo Liufau looks to pass in the first quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver. The Buffs rolled 44-7.
Colorado QB Sefo Lifau evades the tackle of Colorado State’s Jake Schlager in the first quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado’s Devin Ross celebrates a Buffs touchdown in the first quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver. The Buffs rolled 44-7.
A Colorado fan gets exhuberant over her team’s early lead against Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver. Buffs’ fans had a lot to cheer about as they rolled 44-7.
Colorado fans urge on their team during the first quarter of the ROcky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver. They did a lot of celebrating on the evening as the Buffs rolled 44-7.
Colorado’s Devin Ross (2) celebrates his first half touchdown against Colorado State with teammate Jay MacIntyre (14).
Colorado’s Bryce Bobo (4) and George Frazier (5) celebrate a first half touchdwon against COlorado State in Denver.
Colorado State’s Jake Schlager recovers a Colorado fumble in he first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado’s Shay Fields avoids a tackle after a long reception against Colorado State in Denver.
Colorado’s Shay Fields avoids a tackle after a long reception against Colorado State in Denver.
Colorado’s Philip Lindsay hugs QB Sefo Liufau after a long completion set the Buffs at the 1 against colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
One of Ralphie the Buffalo’s handlers celebrates a Colorado touchdown in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver.
Colorado’s Jimmie Gilbert sacks Colorado State QB Nick Stevens and causes him to fumble in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado’s Kenneth Olugbode recovers the fumble of Colorado State QB Nick Stevens in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado’s Kenneth Olugbode (31) and Samson Kafovalu (54) celebrate Olugbode’s recovery of a fumble of Colorado State QB Nick Stevens in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado linebacker Addison Gilam (44) hits Colorado State QB Nick Stevens after a throw in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado State fans show litle creativity in trying to rattle rival Colorado in the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado’s Afolabi Laguda (1) and Ahkelo Witherspoon (23) celebrate a defensive stop in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver.
Colorado State QB Nick Stevens just gets away a pass before being hit by Colorado’s Jimmy Gilbert in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado’s Chidobe Awuzie leaps over a tackler after intercepting a pass in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver.
Colorado’s Devin Ross is tackled after a short gain in the third quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver. The Buffs rolled 44-7.
A Colorado fan celebrates her team’s big lead against Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado defensive back Tedric Thompson returns the ball in the third quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver. The Buffs rolled 44-7.
Colorado defensive back Tedric Thompson looks for tacklers as he returns the ball in the third quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Denver. The Buffs rolled 44-7.
Colorado QB Sefo Liufau runs with the ball in the third quarter against Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Liufau had a big part in the Buffs 44-7 vicotry.
Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre chews out his team after giving up a touchdown against Colorado State. MacIntyre didn’t have much to complain about as his team rolled 44-7.
Colorado defensive lineman Timothy Coleman drills Colorado State QB Faton Bauta just after he released the ball in the third quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Buffs rolled 44-7.
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2016 Colorado High School Basketball Finals
I photographed the 2016 Colorado High School Basketball 4A and 5A Finals at the Coors Events Center this past weekend. While all the drama was reserved for the semifinal round, the finals did provide some emotional moments. Pueblo West won its first state boys title while the Overland boys and Valor Christian girls teams won back-to-back titles. I always enjoy photographing high school basketball since so much passion is on display.
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A Day on the Coast
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Important Days
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Along the Shore
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