Structures still remain on the great plains of eastern Colorado of the American farming families of the past. A lone decrepit structure in a field of golden grass whispers of a fertile productive time.
Moon Powering Up
A near full moon was rising into the sky while I was on the top of South Table Mountain outside of Golden, Colorado. I captured it right above the one of huge power line towers that cross the mesa.
Full Sprint in Snow
Teig in full sprint through the deep snow on South Table Mountain. He definitely blends into the snow when the snow is coming down hard.
Washboard between Bluegrass Sets
This is one of the very cool instruments you occasionally find Bluegrass Musicians play at their gigs. I love the sound and this washboard is resting between sets at the Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs concert at New Terrain Brewery.
Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs at New Terrain Brewery
Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs is a fantastic Bluegrass Band from Montana. They were jamming and exciting the crowd at the New Terrain Brewery in Golden Colorado.
Ullrgrass Volunteers Warming Up
A pair of UllrGrass Volunteers were warming up at one of the fire towers near the entry gate. There were several of these fire towers around the festival to warm the festivarians up on this chilly January evening. Volunteers help with the festival and get to enjoy the music and fun when they are off shift.
Clear Creek Flowing under Christmas Footbridge
Clear Creek was not completely frozen over during the holidays. Beautiful Christmas lights lined the footbridge and the creek flowed towards downtown Golden and to Coors Brewery beyond.
Christmas Contemplation on Clear Creek
It is soothing to be down on Clear Creek at night during the holidays. The lights are beautiful and the sounds of the creek make a lovely chorus that helps folks forget about their concerns and focus on peace, family and friends.
Families Enjoying the Festive Clear Creek Footbridge
On a cold night, families are celebrating the holidays along Clear Creek in Golden Colorado. The bright colors on the footbridge crossing Clear Creek is one of the favorite locations to snap a photo of your loved ones.
Who is Reading Among the Holiday Lights?
I came upon this silhouette of a little girl reading her book on Clear Creek Trail in Golden Colorado during the holiday lights display. It turns out she is always there reading her book.
Golden Footbridge Holiday Lights
The city of Golden Colorado lights up Clear Creek Trail for the holidays and this is the footbridge with beautiful lights. Fog was moving into the valley before the snowstorm.
Teig in the Snow after October Storm
An October snow storm came through Golden last night and we decided to take a jaunt on South Table Mountain for lunch and it was a great time and a good hike.
Warm Fall Colors Near Buena Vista
The warm sensation one feels when they approach a colorful stand of Colorado autumn aspens.
Flowers on the Yucca
The flowers on these Yucca Plant outside of golden colorado are so awesome. Many people don't like Yuccas but I don't understand why that is. I love when they bloom and are uber colorful.
Color Guard in Golden's Parade
The United States Calvary color guard during Buffalo Bill Days Parade in Golden Colorado.
Traildog and Blooming Summer Succulents
Teig and I were hiking on South Table Mountain when all the early summer flowers were in bloom. I got this shot of him behind some gorgeous Yucca blooms which are amazing on the mountain outside of Golden Colorado.
Beautiful Music from the Violin
One of my favorite musicians playing at the UllrGrass festival in Golden Colorado. Sam Bush is one of the best mandolin and fiddle players in the world. He was playing on the outdoor stage at the festival during a cold midwinter 2019 night and was laughing and smiling all night. If you get a chance to see him and his band, you should check him out.
Golden then Denver from Mount Galbraith
A winter landscape view while hiking Mount Galbraith above Golden Colorado. The Denver skyline can be seen in the far distance. Mount Galbraith is one the most popular Jefferson County trails near Golden. Hundreds of hikers frequent it on the weekends. Best time to hit this trail is during the week.
Winter Profile on North Table Mountain
Sometimes a simple photo out on trail captures the essence of a soul.
Teig is Enjoying the Snow
The joy of being a Colorado Traildog on a snow covered Colorado trail.