Free Matte with Photo Purchase

PLEASE NOTE THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED.

I would like to thank you for the continued support and inspiration that you give to me everyday. To show my gratitude I am offering a free double matte on your purchase of any 8x10 photograph. Select any of my photographs from Etsy. Be sure to type FREE MATTE in the message box when you place your order.

An example of Ruby Jewel matted.

This off-white textured, double matte is a standard frame size of 11x14 and is a $15.00 value for free! You may even request a special listing if you do not see your favorite photo offered in an 8x10 size. Simply email me your request.

An example of High Country Cascades framed and matted.

1. Choose your favorite photo in an 8x10 size on Etsy.

or

Email me with your choice of photo for a special listing in an 8x10 size. (Please note that in most cases I can adjust the size, but there are a few exceptions such as squares.)

2. Purchase your listing and type FREE MATTE in the message box.

3. That's it! Sit back, relax, and wait for it in the mail. I'll cover the extra shipping too!

Supplies are limited. When the mattes are gone they are gone. So order your favorite photographs today!




A close up of the double matte.

An example of Aspen Light matted.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving for many Americans involves around turkey. Even my vegetarian friends get the tofu variety. I must admit turkey is one of my favorite meals. One year I was on a vegan diet for ten months and the hardest day that year was Thanksgiving. The dogs love it too. There are always lots of tasty scraps left over. They watch with anticipation as the bird is taken out of the oven and carved. You might have noticed the hound sneaking a peek in the photo. Then the dressing, potatoes, and other various sides are served. Do not forget the cranberry sauce it goes so perfectly. Hey, pass the pumpkin pie! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am very grateful for each and every one of you!

Flock of Seagulls

Seagulls seem to be everywhere. You can find them around almost any body of water and here in the West we refer to them as terns. These photos were all taken on the Pacific coast so I believe they are true gulls.

There are many interesting facts about seagulls. Gulls are resourceful, inquisitive and highly intelligent birds. They demonstrate communication skills and a highly developed social structure; such as, many gull colonies attack and harass predators. They also can drink fresh or salt water. And ahem, some of you may recognize that, "A Flock of Seagulls" was the name of a rock band from the 80s.

Flock of Seagulls Set of 3
This is a set of three artistically enhanced black and white photos of seagulls in various patterns of flight.
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Seagull 1

Seagull 2

Seagull 3

Seagull 4

Flock of Seagulls Set of 4
This is a set of four 8x10 artistically enhanced black and white photos
of seagulls in various patterns of flight.
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Holiday Greeting Card Sale

It is that time of year again. The first snowfall has blanketed the Rocky Mountains, holiday lights are starting to go up, and "Jingle Bells" can be heard when you walk into a department store. Yes, it seems a little early, but the holidays will be here before you know it! So it is time to follow that old tradition of sending your friends and family beautiful holiday greeting cards. Hope you like them!

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Holiday Bouquet Holiday Card
The inside reads, "Wishing you a beautiful holiday season."
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Roses in the Snow Holiday Card
The inside reads "May the spirit of nature bring you peace this holiday season."
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Christmas Eve Christmas Card
The inside reads "May your Christmas be filled with the joy and the spirit of the season."
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Christmas Magic Christmas Card
The inside reads "Wishing you all the joy and wonder of Christmas."
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Ponderosa Pine Holiday Card
The inside reads, "May your holiday be filled with joy and wonder."
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Little Pine Christmas Card
The inside greeting is "Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
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Stellers Jay Snow Christmas Card
The inside reads, "Wishing you that Christmas feeling all year long."
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Colorado Mountain Valley Holiday Card
The inside reads "Wishing you a beautiful holiday season."
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Inspiration by Bresson and Adams

The work of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams never fails to inspire me to reach higher and try harder with my photography. Bresson with his wonderful urban European shots of people going about their day and Adams with his fabulous captures of nature. I do not compare myself to these two geniuses in anyway, but wish to share my latest black and white photo that was inspired by the work of these two icons in photography.

Sea Spray
This black and white photograph was taken at Second Beach in Olympic National Park, WA, USA. On this warm "end of summer" day, the surf was rough and the breakers coming in were crashing against the rocky shoreline.
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The Element of Water

The siren of the sea calls to me a least once a year and I hear her all the way to Colorado. If I can not follow her call to the ocean then I find her in a wild river cascading and tumbling down a rocky mountainside. Her music fills my parched soul that our too fast, too complicated world in turn sucks dry. Nature is my friend and water, you might say, is in my inner circle. Feel the spray, scent the perfumed air, and let your imagination take you to the home of the siren of the sea.

Bow Bubbles
The ocean blue water rippled and foamed as the large ship steadily moved forward creating a path of bubbles.
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High Country Cascades
The cascade of water misted the small plant, moss, and lichen clinging to a boulder during summer run off in the middle of the St. Vrain River in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
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Rushing Water
Swirling and turbulent frigid mountain water careens by a large boulder in the St. Vrain River in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado during the summer run off.
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Water Shadows
The shadows of two people wave to unseen water sprites as their ship passes.

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Lizard Love

Lizards have gotten cute lately. You know, the little guy that sells insurance for instance. Personally, I have always thought they were cute little creatures the way they cling to every imaginable surface. Did you know that the largest lizard is a Komodo dragon. Or that the smallest is a dwarf gecko. It is so small it can fit on the tip of your finger! Click here for more interesting fun facts on lizards. In the meantime, enjoy some lizard inspired art for your home or to wear.

Lizard
Does anyone know what kind of lizard this is?
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Silver Nighttime Gecko Necklace by jorjanm
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Leather lizard cuff bracelet by Leather Design
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The Light and Color of Zion National Park

I was looking through some of my archives of the American Southwest and found a few to share from a trip I took a couple years ago. We were on our way to adopt a dog at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. We ended up coming home with two. But that is another story.

Zion National Park is a photographers dream. There is something about the magical light that bounces off those red cliffs and mountains giving everything a fiery glow. Rose colored glasses are not needed. I am reminded of the old vintage travel magazine covers and took my inspiration from them. And remember, I appreciate your comments on my work. Your critiques help me to stretch and grow. Cheers!

Sunset Cliff
A lone red tailed hawk soars overhead as the sun sinks and lights up
the red cliffs of Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park on a rainy day is dappled with sunlight
filtering through the storm clouds.

The North Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park is a desert river
of green water and red rocks.

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Moonrise at Twilight

The city lights twinkle like stars spread out on the high plains of Colorado. Since my first look at this astonishing view the tiny lights have extended like a slow spreading spill of jewels. Tonight the moon adds brilliance to the vista from my high eyrie. As Luna slowly dances and sways seductively up her high path in the clouds the rest of the world pauses to appreciate her beauty.

Moon over City Lights

The autumnal full moon rises over the city of Fort Collins on the high plains of Colorado casting a glowing blush in the sky of pink, mauve, and lavender.

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Blue Moon

The full moon at twilight is reflected in a cloudy sky and is presented in a monochromatic blue.

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Dark Moon

A sepia print of the full moon rising over the silhouette of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.

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Frisbee Dogs

Dogs are some of the nicest people I have ever met. I admit to being head over heels in love with a couple of them. So this summer when I had a chance to watch a young man with his dogs perform before a small crowd at the county fair I was right there in the front row. Hope you enjoy the show!

This dog is fully engaged and ready for the frisbee throw.

The crowd cheers as the dog gets ready to pounce on the flying frisbee.

A dog jumps high and is totally focused on catching a frisbee.

This dog loves to go for a spin in his boy's arms.

A totally airborne dog catches the spinning disk.

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A Walk on Second Beach - Part 3

Are you totally water logged yet? Here is one more batch of seascapes taken on Second Beach at Olympic National Park. I hope you enjoy the salt spray and wild Pacific coast of the northern tip of Washington, USA. I promise, no more water shots for awhile!

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Beach Log
The aged and surf beaten giant log was a wall between the ocean and the forest. It had once stood at least one hundred feet tall before it fell to time. Now it has become a lovely spot to sit and eat lunch.

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Sea Stack
This black and white photograph of a Pacific Northwest sea stack is timeless in its simplicity. It could have been taken 100 years ago or yesterday, the only change the living trees on the rock.

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Rocky Coast
Rocky cliffs, brilliant blue sky and all of the wildness of a Pacific coast are reflected in the glistening sand of this seascape.

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