Summer Sunsets

I love summer evenings here in Colorado. It usually rains in the late afternoon, cooling things off for the evening. The last few nights we've had gorgeous sunsets. There's nothing like sitting out on the deck watching a sunset like this one unfold.

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For the photo of the day challenge here is a shot of the yarn that I am going to start a project with tomorrow. I am designing a ruffled neck warmer and will keep you updated on how the design is coming along.



To see some other great photos, head over to The Byron Life. Her Photo of the day challenge has many great photographers and photos to check out.

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Hooray, my new lens came!!!!! I've been saving up for a new macro lens for my camera and the combination of a sale and the fact that I finally saved up the money for it, meant that I got my new lens!!!!!! I bought the Sigma 70mm 2.8 macro. It is amazing.!!!! Today's photo of the day is untouched and straight off of the photo card to upload. I can't wait to play with it more tomorrow. The dang sun set to fast!

Photo of the day 25- Sunset

I got to see the sunrise this morning as I was driving from a drop off at the airport.



As gorgeous as the sunrise was this morning, the sunset tonight was even more spectacular.

There are few things prettier than the sunset over the mountains

when there are clouds in the sky.

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I am cheating because I took this last week not today. The only photos that I took today were the bad pantry photos in the post above this post.
This barn is one of my favorite barns I have ever seen.

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It was a hot summer day here and the flowers are starting to go to seed. School starts tomorrow and summer will be over soon.

Photo of the day 22- Hummingbirds

To see some other great photos, head over to The Byron Life. Her Photo of the day challenge has many great photographers and photos to check out.

Hummers Photo of the day! Day 21

Photo of the Day 20- Cupcake

There are few things better than chocolate and orange together and this cupcake has both! I think I showed amazing restraint to get the cupcakes home AND photographed before taking a bite or swiping some icing with my finger.

I went to a brand new cupcake shop today and will be posting my review of it a bit later. Until then, don't you wish this one was yours?

Photo of the day 19.- Letter G

I am working on an architectural alphabet and found the letter G today. A stretch but I'm going with it.

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These flowers are growing by a cool tree stump and they reminded me that God can bring beauty when and where you least expect it.

Photo of the day 17- Fall is coming.

We decided to escape to the mountains for a couple of days before school starts. How is it possible that summer is almost over? I took a long walk in the woods this morning and saw these aspen leaves just starting to turn the golden yellow of autumn.

Summer must be over!

Photo of the day 16- Devastation

We headed up to our cabin and because of a road closure had to drive through the Brenckenridge area. I was shocked at how bad the pine bark beetle infestation is and how fast it is devastating the forests here in Colorado. state and federal officials forest service experts estimate that all of Colorado's mature lodgepole pine forests will be killed within three to five years.
The bark beetle infestation has already destroyed nearly 2 million acres.

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It was overcast and cool here today, perfect weather to get out and take pictures in.

Take some time and head on over to The Bryon Life . Megan, has a great photo challenge going on this month! Click on a few of the links to other people participating in this challenge. There are some wonderful photos being posted each day!

Photo of the day #13- Coming in for a landing.

My photo of the day is actually 3. I'm sorry if you are sick of hummingbirds, but today I was playing with high speed photography using high shutter speeds with a high speed flash to freeze their wings. This young lady came in for a very smooth landing as you can see.

Photo of the day! Day 12

I just started a pair of slippers today. I don't care how warm it is outside, my feet are always cold I am taking a pattern that I kind of liked and reworking it into one I like more. Once I work all of the kinks out, I'll post the new Pattern and photos of the process.

Photo of the day! Day 11

MY CAMERA IS BACK!!!!!! My Nikon D90 had a minor glitch and was gone for repair for the last month. I have been using my iphone and a little point a shoot for my photos so far well now my dear camera is back and my photos should look at least a bit better.

I got another photo of a hummingbird at sunset tonight and couldn't resist posting it.

Megan, at The Bryon Life has a great photo challenge going on this month!
Check it out.

Photo of the Day #9- Hummingbird and fiery sunset!

It was the perfect evening here in Colorado. The hummingbirds were buzzing all around and the sunset made the mountains look like they were on fire. This broad-tail posed for the perfect shot capturing this sunset.

We've had broad-tail hummingbirds since mid June this year, with 2 pairs that raised babies in our pine trees. The Calliope hummingbirds came in July. They're my favorite because they are so tiny and will land on your hand to feed. The Rufous hummingbirds arrived 2 weeks ago to stir up trouble and fights. I love summer evenings like these.

For more great photos, check out the other participants in the Photo of the month that Megan has going on, at The Bryon Life.

Photo of the Day #8- I love Tie Dying!!!

Here is my picture for day 8 for the photo of the day challenge, Megan, at The Bryon Life has going on this month!

Yesterday my daughter and I tie dyed some baby items to give as gifts. She has a baby shower to attend tomorrow and I have a friend who just had a baby boy so we spent the afternoon folding tying and playing with colors. It was a blast! This morning we got to untie, rinse and wash the blankets, burp rags and onesies. It's just like Christmas, you never know exactly what it's going to look like until you unwrap it! This is the baby blanket that I made for my friend. I will be posting instructions on how to tie dye an 8 and 16 point mandala pattern like this soon. I hope she likes it!