"Enough is enough, camera-boy."

Nikon D50
Sigma 30mm f/1.4D DC HSM EX

Buffalo, NY
November 27, 2006

We're going to miss these two...

We just found out that our close friends here in Denver are relocating to Germany. Bittersweet times indeed. We're going to miss 'em!


Elitch Gardens
Denver, CO

Nikon D700
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

13,294'

Our friend Mike led us on a hike to a nearby mountain, James Peak near Alice, CO, which has now become the highest summit we've ever reached at 13,294 ft.

Info:

Round-Trip Length: 7 miles
Start - End Elevation: 10,385 – 13,294’
Elevation Change: +2,969’

Here's a full description from SummitPort.org

It was a tough hike for us, despite living at a mile high we're still not used to altitudes over 11,000' but with frequent stops we were able to slowly ascent to the summit. Once there we were rewarded with sweeping views of the Rockies and could see far east back down to the plains (though not quite as a far as Niagara Falls!) and far north into the Rocky Mountain National Park. It was a fantastic experience and we're looking forward to hiking one the of famous "14ers" (summits over 14,000) soon.









Full slideshow from the hike:

Camdan

Some more photos of one my favorite subjects, Cam, taken when we first moved to Denver.

Nikon D700
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Tokina 12-24mm f/4

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]

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