Light(n)ing
Lightning illuminates sheets of rain in the core of a storm near Strausberg.
whodunit
I’m sure the hole in the Mullein leaf bears no relation to the shadow on the other side.
portal
A shot through an ancient burnt-out tree shows the trail around McCurdy Mountain.
flames of fall
Golden and red aspen run up the side of an unnamed mountain like tongues of fire.
yellow rose of the canal
A yellow rose grows wild along the Highline Canal. An early morning rain shower adds photogenic drops and strengthens the greens.
Late Snow
A good snow pack persists into May, refreshed by storms at the same time as tornados on the planes.
Purple Mountains
A heavy edit pulls Green Mountain and Pikes Peak out of the haze.
perfect perch
A mountain bluebird looks out through snow flurries. She has found the perfect size branch to perch on.
sands of time
The power of a few blades of grass to scour away sand and rocks is incredible.
he can't see me, right?
A turkey tom crosses between two clumps of bushes. I think he’s trying to be inconspicuous.