Denver Dave

Placed 46^th in the challenge. Northern Baja Mexico. I liked the combination of colors, abstract patterns and geology details.

Placed 18^th in the challenge.

Placed 46^th in the challenge. Sialia Currucoides. Hiding in a tree for shelter from a snow storm.

Placed 96^th in the challenge. Kids playing in the intermittent fountain at Denver City Park. Another fountain in the lake, Colorado capitol, Denver skyline and front range mountains in the background. Plus, some interesting clouds.

Placed 49^th in the challenge. Grazing on a nearby ridge, isolated from the distant background

Placed 77^th in the challenge. Available light and Orton effect

Placed 65^th in the challenge. Got lucky with the light

Placed 9^th in the challenge. Baseball game started in afternoon, but finished after dark. Stitched pano, otherwise minor PP

Placed 47^th in the challenge. Stiched pano, otherwise minor PP

Placed 11^th in the challenge. I was experimenting with macro shots and didn't know I was being watched until downloading and editing

Placed 189^th in the challenge. Very cold

Placed 15^th in the challenge. Air mail pilot failed to clear the ridge near Pleasant Gap, PA. Engraved marker and some wreckage.

Placed 48^th in the challenge. Bone dry ground contrasted with blue water on the Baja coast

Placed 22^nd in the challenge. Well, I liked it!

Placed 117^th in the challenge. Over processed?

Placed 28^th in the challenge. Devil's Kitchen in Colorado National Monument. I could never get a photo like this using film, but the S100 got it right on the first shot.

Placed 37^th in the challenge. Long zoom, to not scare it off

Placed 52^nd in the challenge. Afternoon at Colorado National Monument

Placed 52^nd in the challenge. Used a log bench as a tripod. Estimated field of view and crouched down to fit in the frame. Self timer focused on background, but depth of field sufficient to include me.

Placed 12^th in the challenge. Interesting display at an Old West fort. Convert to B&W for better contrast.