Exploring Boulder

Over the weekend some Denver friends led us on a spectacular alpine hike just outside of Boulder, CO.

Info: Diamond Lake (Fourth of July Trail)
Indian Peaks & James Peak Wilderness
Nederland, Colorado

Round-Trip Length: 5.3 miles
Start - End Elevation: 10,172 – 10,940’ (10,957' max elevation)
Elevation Change: +768’ net elevation gain (+1,222’ total roundtrip elevation gain)

"This renowned alpine lake hike is celebrated for its magnificent wildflowers, dramatic waterfalls, excellent fishing, backcountry camping and attractive mountain scenery throughout..."

Southern Exposure

Magnolia Plantation
Charleston, SC

Nikon D700
Sigma 30mm f/1.4

A triptych from a wedding I shot earlier this year in South Carolina.

Though I don't necessarily hate the vignetting, I wish Sigma (or Nikon or whoever) would produce a similar lens to the 30mm f/1.4 that covers a full 35mm frame. I otherwise absolutely adore the image qualities of that lens!

"I don't like cricket..."

Colfax Ave
Denver, CO

Nikon D700
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

[Part of my "Drive-By Shootings" street photography series]

10CC – Dreadlock Holiday ♫ http://blip.fm/~ag00h

Our 1st Colorado Rockies game

Our real estate agent, Gail Wheeler held her yearly client appreciation party at last night's Colorado Rockies (v. Arizona D-Backs, 10-6) baseball game. We had a great time seated at 5290' (just above the purple row) cheering on the team and meeting new friends. Some snaps from the evening and a slideshow at the end.

Coors Field, Denver, CO
Nikon D700 | Tokina 12-24mm f/4 | Sigma 30mm f/1.4

My latest drive-by shooting and 1st since moving to Denver

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8th Ave
Denver, CO

Nikon D700
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

[Part of my "Drive-By Shootings" street photography series]

Welcoming party

Cam at WaterCourse, originally uploaded by calanan.

Nikon D700
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

Long story short: We're now living in Denver, CO and some dear, old friends and their adorable toddler happened to be in town just as we took possession of our new home. We had a fantastic time with them, showing them nearby Denver City Park and taking them to WaterCourse Foods for breakfast (Camdan, above and below).