Telluride, CO

I just returned from Telluride, Colorado where I spent an afternoon/evening photo trip with Telluride Outside's guide, Brad Foley shooting old buildings, waterfalls and lakes in the surrounding mountains.  Thanks to Brad (bradfoleyphotography.com), I was able to create the following images:

Bridal Veil Falls 

 Fishin' on Priest Lake

 Old Cabin, New Aspen

 Still Standing in Alta

 Weathered Wood

Alpen Glow at Upper Alta

June 6, 2012: Orchid Hunt in Abineau Canyon

Despite living in Flagstaff for over 30 years, it took an article in the Arizona Daily Sun by Tom Bean to inform me that 5 different species or orchids (yes, I said "orchids!) can be found on the San Francisco Peaks.  To celebrate the beginning of my summer break,  I headed up Abineau Canyon in search of these rare flowers.  To my surprise and amazement, I found two: Spotted Coral Root and Calypso!

 Spotted Coral Root

Calypso

 View of the highest point in Arizona from Abineau Canyon

Showy Jacob's Ladder 

 Healthy Aspens

New Firs on Waterline Road