Category Archives: At Home in Denver & the Rockies

It might be home, but I’m still wandering

Layers

Building on the theme of waves and similarities shared by these three ecosystems in last week’s post, I am struck by the richness of layers, the complexity of habitat in each space. From small and large riparian creeks moving through … Continue reading

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Waves

In the matter of three weeks I wander through three very different ecosystems: tide pools on the Pacific, foothills of the Rockies, and grasslands in the Great Plains. Each possesses a distinct character, different choices from the earth tone color … Continue reading

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In Between

A day that starts in sun, closes under cloud and a crisp chill. Sunset colors peak through, neither dull nor bold, much like the autumn leaves still lingering. 3 grebes and 2 coots gather on the glassy lake; bushtits and … Continue reading

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What Can Captivate Us In Nature

So much can captivate our attention when wandering: wildlife moving through the landscape, variations of a bird chorus, wind rolling clouds across the sky, a lone tree standing high above a meadow. Or this. Blankness filled with texture. A seemingly … Continue reading

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Spring Infinitum

There is nothing unique, or even particularly exciting about pointing out spring colors, about relishing in the hues of this most lovely season. Since poets and artists and storytellers began their craft at the dawn of humanity, we have remarked … Continue reading

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Winter’s Arrival

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As winter arrives, I am reminded of its unique beauty. The distinct whites and blues and yellows of the season. A coyote crossing the frozen waters of an urban lake. The patterns and textures of snow across grasses. The shapes … Continue reading

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Urban Sunset

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Trail Daze

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Captivated

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A Late Rose

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