Somewhere on Hoosier Pass

On Sunday I drove to beautiful Beaver Creek (west of Vail and about 175 miles from Colorado Springs) to help my friend Autumn photograph a wedding. The next morning I decided to take the scenic route home instead of I-70. Here's a snap I took on Hoosier Pass, between Breckenridge and Alma. Pretty!

An afternoon in Salida

I'm not much of a skier but Pat is, and he prefers the Monarch ski area because it's less hectic than, say, Breckenridge or Keystone, and there are fewer tourists. While he skis, I generally hang out in nearby Salida. I like it there. It's far enough from Monarch -- about 25 miles -- to not identify as a ski town like Vail. It has its own funky vibe. Yesterday I took these pictures in downtown Salida while Pat skied.

I was taking a picture of the old Coca-Cola mural when this guy cruised by on his handmade penny-farthing bicycle. As it turns out, he built it himself! His name is Tim, and he told me that he creates all kinds of kinetic objects and art. You can learn more about him HERE.

WELUVCO

I saw this when I was in Breckenridge last Friday for a shoot. Pat and I couldn't agree more. We love Colorado too!

Fall color in Colorful Colorado

Yesterday I had to do some corporate event photography in Breckenridge (as you know, I shoot weddings all over, but occasionally I do corporate work). Breckenridge is a little over 100 miles away, but I was happy to make the drive because the aspens are in high color right now. They were beautiful! I left my house early in the day, to give myself time to enjoy the views and make occasional stops to take pictures for you. Here are a few of my favorites.

This was taken on Highway 24, and the photo at the top of this post was taken at the summit of Wilkerson Pass.

How would you like to live here? Isn't it incredible?!? I just noticed that this horse is a little sway-backed. He must be an old guy <3

Looking in the opposite direction, here's my faithful, sturdy little car, a.k.a. "The Road Warrior", waiting patiently for me ;^)

This photo was taken on the western slope of Hoosier Pass. All I had to do was pull my car over -- this is literally on the side of the road.

I caught this guy on the beginning of his ride up Hoosier Pass. That's quite an ascent, he must be very physically fit!

Just below Breckenridge.

A perfect day to take the convertible for a spin!