Geese fly over

Some stay for breakfast while other Canada geese gain altitude on a crisp fall morning at Sloans Lake in Denver. Maybe they'll keep heading south?

Graffiti at 2 miles above sea level

No matter how many times I visit Loveland Pass, I'm always impressed by the spectacular view. Too bad somebody thought it necessary to tag the marker post.

Geese crossing

Brought the camera to Sloans Lake Park last week to get the first snow on Mt. Evans (in the background); got this pair of Canada geese instead.

Young dancer at Mandaree Pow Wow

This year's annual pow wow event in Mandaree, ND, featured this young dancer as he made his way into the community center during the Saturday Grand Entrance.

Watching over a foal

A family of horses near Mandaree, ND, keeps an eye on a newly arrived foal on a hot afternoon in July.

Site of 10th Mountain Div. camp

The site of what was known as Camp Hale, near Leadville, CO. During World War II, Camp Hale was where the Army's 10th Mountain Div. was garrisoned beginning in 1942.

Notch Mountain overlook

North of the Turkey Creek bridge on US 24 between Leadville and Minturn.

Fenced in iris

From a few weeks back, this iris shows off its colors from a spot along the backyard fence.

Apple blossoms

The remaining apple tree in the yard overcompensated with these perfectly white blossoms. In a week, they'll be gone.

Barker Reservoir below Nederland

Still frozen after a week and a half of above normal temps.

Northwest Denver Historic District

The area was nominated for this designation by Allen's brother, Casper D.

Winter sun on drill rig

Afternoon at a rig operating on the Ft. Berthold Reservation. The rig is drilling for oil in the Bakken formation.