~~Anchorage...before it wakes...~~

Visiting towns before they wake up allows you to see more than traffic...

~~Some Photogs...Really?~~

Yesterday, at dusk, I was photographing the elk in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Because it is rut (mating) season, many people are out watching the elk activity. Another photographer stepped in my shot, so I simply said, "Excuse me."

He turned around and said, "I'm sorry...but my lens is bigger than yours...."

I responded, "Size doesn't matter when you know how to use your equipment."  

He left.

~~Get that shot!~~

Sometimes nothing can stop a photographer from trying to get "that shot."

I've run across the house at full speed to grab one of the at least three Canons I have lying around. I've spilled my wine tripping over the dog. I've fallen out a window and down a lagoon to get "that shot."

Well, last night I was setting up my tripod in hopes of capturing the rare and illusive "Strawberry Moon." As I walked through the house, I glanced out the window to see what was surely one of the most spectacular events I may ever have the privilege to capture. RUN!! I grabbed the closest SLR and ran out the back and down the steps and into the wash...not looking where my feet were going. I was keeping my eye on the prize! RUN!!

After a punishing day of 117 degree temperatures, Arizona rewarded us with an almost unbelievable sunset show!

Enjoy and feel free to share this rarest of all sunsets!