Merry Christmas! All of the presents have been opened and it has finally calmed down. Here are some old photos from the Kodiak days. The two most beautiful buildings in downtown Kodiak, Alaska are the two Russian Orthodox churches. The town itself is a bit on the ugly side. It’s a bit unfortunate because…
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Snowy Dead Plants
There still isn’t any snow here in Southeastern Utah. Not even on the mountains. I’m afraid if this keeps up, next year is going to be rough. Aside from the cold here and there, it doesn’t even feel like winter. To make it feel a little more wintery for myself, I found some old…
Cornona Arch in Winter
These photos are from a Corona Arch hike my husband and I took last January. It’s just barely cooled down this week and there hasn’t been any hint of snow yet, but I really wanted to post some more timely looking photos of the area. I realize I’ve already posed this hike at least…
Arches Primitive Trail in Devil’s Garden
Hiking in Arches National Park on the trail to Landscape Arch and beyond to Double O Arch and the Primitive Trail in Devil’s Garden. The first part of the trail is very, very obvious and there is a continuous stream of people coming and going. The primitive part of the trail is a bit…
Bears in the Desert
Here’s something you don’t see everyday. Bear prints in desert sand. Just look at the detail! You can actually see the creases in the back foot. Based on the many, many prints we saw, this was a mama bear and at least one cub. I’m definitely no expert in tracking, but to me, the…
Fall Reflections
A lovely fall day in the La Sal mountains. My husband and I went up do try to see some pretty leaves last year, but we were too late. Fortunately, this was still a pretty scene.
Ginger Photo Session
Taking pictures of puppies is harder than it should be. I have been commissioned to paint a portrait of this adorable little fluff-ball, Ginger. She is a 4 1/2 month old Australian Shepherd that is alternately a sweetheart and a feisty little ankle biter. Getting the right picture has proved to be a challenge….
Pockets of Fall in the Desert
The desert generally always looks the same. Sometimes it is slightly more green, sometimes it is a little more brown, and sometimes there is a little snow. But mostly, it just is. The only thing that really changes is the temperature. In the summer it is scorching hot and in the winter it is bitter…
Jack-O’-Lanterns
It isn’t Halloween without some jack-o’-lantern carving. This is the first year that both of my girls both gutted and carved their pumpkins on their own. They had a little assistance with having the lines drawn, but otherwise did it themselves. I’m really proud of them. Unfortunately, I forgot to photograph the…
Tiny Pumpkins
I found some tiny decorative pumpkins at the store the other day while grocery shopping and thought they’d be fun subjects. I really like the back and white photos the most. It’s interesting that you can’t really tell which pumpkins are white and which ones are orange. Some of the photos I…
First Snow in Fall
In the first days of October this year, me and my husband went up to the mountains for a little hike to see the fall colors. I think we were a little early though. Despite being early, we also managed to catch a snowstorm, which was unexpected fun. I don’t know what it is…
Foggy Day in Kodiak
I do believe fall has arrived and with fall comes bright oranges and yellows as well as fog. I love foggy days. It’s something I really miss about living on the coast. While it does occasionally get foggy in Moab, it only happens very occasionally. These photos are from a quiet day in Kodiak,…