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Deer does under a stunning sunrise

January 15, 2023 by Tony

Deer does under a stunning sunrise
A stunning sunrise on the plains with deer and trees silhouetted against the clouds. (© Tony’s Takes)

The early morning show to the east was so gorgeous last Sunday it seemed like even the deer were taking notice. Leaving the house, I had a feeling it was going to be a nice sunrise so I hurried to my destination.

As luck would have it, three deer does were grazing at the top of the hill. The silhouettes of the deer and the trees provided some foreground interest and that backdrop… Well, what can I say. Just awesome!

Sunrise across a frozen pond

January 8, 2023 by Tony

Sunrise across a frozen pond
Looking across a frozen pond, sunrise colors the horizon in orange. (© Tony’s Takes)

The early morning show yesterday morning didn’t get quite as impressive as I had hoped but it wasn’t too bad.

It was a typically cold morning with temps around 20 degrees so not too bad to be out there standing around, particularly with views like this. The horizon lit up beautifully and the clouds had a good bit of interest to them. Even above the orange, the feathery, wispy clouds looked pretty.

Video slideshow – Top Shots 2022: Landscapes

December 27, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

From the Great Plains and the Badlands to the height of the Rocky Mountains, my photo excursions have allowed me to view some stunning scenes. I hope you enjoy this peaceful look back at the natural beauty around us.

Twilight at a frozen lake on the Great Plains

December 15, 2022 by Tony

Twilight at a frozen lake on the Great Plains
The horizon glows across a frozen lake at twilight. (© Tony’s Takes)

Ah, just another morning in eastern Colorado with the mercury at well below freezing. The things I do to get pictures for you! 😉

I really should have setup my tripod for this shot so I could slow down the shutter speed and lower the ISO but, honestly, I just was not in the mood to stand out in that cold. I made a hasty exit from the warmth of my truck, ran down the shoreline, snapped some pics and then ran back to shelter. LOL!

Sunrise wasn’t going to amount to much due to the lack of clouds but the pre-show was pretty awesome with the blue and orange. I wish I could call it a “Denver Broncos sunrise” but, well, sigh, we just won’t go there. 🙁

Frozen pond, frozen photographer, a hot sunrise

December 7, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

Frozen pond, frozen photographer, a hot sunrise
The sun rises over a frozen pond in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Sitting down the night before and deciding what pic to post for the day, I realized I haven’t been too good about sharing any landscapes lately. Unfortunately, the opportunities just have not been there recently. So, I am jumping back to February for this one.

The temperatures were below freezing, a fact depicted by the frozen surface of a pond at one of my favorite open spaces. That sunrise though… Wow! It was an absolute stunner and well worth enduring the cold for!

A beautiful fall sunrise on the farm

October 26, 2022 by Tony

A beautiful fall sunrise on the farm
A beautiful sunrise unfolds behind a barn on the Colorado plains. (© Tony’s Takes)

I have been visiting this local open space for years. The old farm was bought by the City of Thornton and it is now a nice little retreat in the middle of suburbia. I have always said I needed to photograph it at sunrise and this past Sunday I finally did.

As you can see, it was well worth it. Mother Nature put on a beautiful show in the sky and the changing of the seasons colored the trees and bushes in hues of yellow and orange. That barn looked pretty cool and the meandering creek just adds to the image.

The Mile High City looking small from 35 miles away and two miles higher

October 20, 2022 by Tony

The Mile High City looking small from 35 miles away and two miles higher
Denver, Colorado is seen far below at sunrise from Mount Evans. (© Tony’s Takes)

Kind of a fun, accidental shot. View this image full screen and look close.

You will see the skyscrapers of downtown Denver, Colorado standing tall above the immediately surrounding terrain. Downtown is, however, dwarfed by the mountains to the west where you are viewing this from.

Taken not long after sunrise on Mount Evans in mid-August, I was trying to capture the amber colors in the sky and the silhouetted mountains with the expansive Great Plains in the distance.

After taking the picture, I previewed it and thought the result was pretty darned cool but had forgotten about it until recently when sorting through pics for my end of year photo projects. Definitely a fun shot and worth sharing!

Rays of sun in the eastern sky for Sunrise Sunday

October 9, 2022 by Tony

Rays of sun in the eastern sky for Sunrise Sunday
Rays of sunlight emanate from the horizon at sunrise on the Colorado plains. (Tony’s Takes)

Rays of sun in the eastern sky for #SunriseSunday. A fantastic way to start the day one week ago today. Normally the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge doesn’t open till sunrise, something they started a few years ago. That is a bummer because usually the best part of sunrise is actually 10 to 20 minutes before the sun crests the horizon. On this day, a worker arrived and opened the gates a little bit early, allowing me to get into position to capture this gorgeous scene. Awesome!

Cool clouds at first light in Colorado’s high country

September 6, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

Cool clouds at first light in Colorado’s high country
Colorful clouds at sunrise over Brainard Lake in Colorado. (Tony’s Takes)

This camping trip to 10,000 feet two weekends ago was a disappointment in terms of wildlife sightings. It was however, a winner in terms of the views afforded, particularly at dawn. The winds were howling pretty good which is unusual for early in the morning and a chill was definitely in the air. In the end it was worth it but I was thankful to be close to camp with hot coffee awaiting.

Smoky mountain sunrise

August 28, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

Smoky mountain sunrise
Smoke from wildfires in neighboring states colors the sunrise in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Thus far this summer, Colorado has managed to escape any significant wildfires. However, smoke from blazes burning in neighboring states has occasionally intruded on our normally blue skies. Such was the case last weekend when smoke from fires in Montana intruded. Certainly the cause of the smoke is not welcome but it does make for some nice sunrises and sunsets, like this early morning capture. 

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