Lake Sunrise

The sun rises over Lake Springfield on a warm August morning.

Electric Sky

Although this power pole looks to be standing in the open plains, it was standing in a small open space in the middle of crowded Westminster, Colorado.

Chautauqua

Day hikers ascend the trail at Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado. The trails in the park lead up to the iconic Flatirons that overlook the city.

Beautiful Sludge

Proof that nature survives anywhere and good lighting can make sludge look pretty, the mostly algae, garbage and storm runoff laden South Creek flows through parallel to the Ozarks Greenway trail system in south central Springfield, Missouri.

Western Kingbird

A Western Kingbird perches on a flower stalk in Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado.

Eye of the Needle

A view of the Flatirons as seen through the Royal Arch high above Boulder, Colorado. While the hike up to the Royal Arch is only a mile long, the ascent is over 1000 feet and requires scrambling over several rock fields. The view from the top is worth the effort.

Chipmunk

A bold chipmunk took the opportunity to scavenge seeds, nuts, apple cores and other leftover snacks from hikers that were resting at the Royal Arch above Boulder, Colorado. In some cases, the chipmunk would even rest on the hikers while eating its treats.

Sentry

An urban prairie dog guards the entrance to its home in the middle of Westminster City Park in Westminster, Colorado. Despite the constant human presence, the prairie dogs had made themselves a home in the suburbs.

Dead Fingers

Unexpectedly cold and gloomy weather cast a grim light on the morning this day. These trees reflected the mood perfectly.

Valley to Boulder

A long view down to south Boulder from the road to Golden, Colorado, at the end of a cloudy day.

Mountain Homes

A sunset peek at homes nestled between the peaks halfway between Boulder and Golden, Colorado.

Wind Power

Windmills at the National Wind Technology Center south of Boulder, Colorado.