May 2011 Free Desktop Wallpaper Calendar

Springtime has reached the northern Colorado Rocky Mountains. The sweet but vibrant hot pink blossoms of the cushion cactus are blooming! As I look across a dry brown meadow that is only just getting the first hint of green the bright little blossoms look like neon signs against the drab landscape. What a welcome sight! I hope you enjoy your new desktop wallpaper calendar for May 2011 and if you like this little floral gem it is also available as a 5x5 fine art photograph.

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Cactus Blossoms

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Sunset Geranium

Flowers have been on my mind a lot lately. In the high country of Colorado I have to wait about a month after everyone else for my flower fix. My perennial garden is only half cleaned of last years spent blossoms and the "yard" needs raked of twigs and pine cones before the hardy little bluebells come up. But I am encouraged! The wild bee balm I planted last fall is sprouting and the Canadian choke cherry is starting to bud. Spring will come. And if we get lots of rain to make up for our dry winter it can even last through June. Better get my rain dance boogie boots on. Hope you like my newest fine art photograph, Sunset Geranium.

Sunset Geranium
The delicate sunlit pink blossoms of a geranium light up in sunset colors of tangerine, fuchsia, and orange.
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Seattle Farmers Market Times Two

I have been looking at this photograph I took a couple of years ago in Seattle and it just did not catch the feeling of the moment for me. So I started playing around with it and came up with a different presentation.

Tell me what you think. Do you like the original or my remastered version best? I would love to hear what you think and why.

Life has gotten back to normal in the northern Colorado Rockies. The fire is finally out without any additional property damage. I want to thank my readers for sending me solace with their comforting comments and emails. Thanks friends.

This is the original presentation.

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This is the remastered version.

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Crystal Fire in Northern Colorado

Although I am not sure if I have the words to write about our close proximity to this fire, I did want to share my past week with you through my camera lens.

Quick Facts on the Crystal Fire as of April 8, 2011
(from Larimer County Emergency Information)

Fire Start Date: 04/01/2011
Cause: Under Investigation
Fire Size: 3,200 acres
Contained: 55%
Total Personnel: Approximately 398
Additional resources: 5 crews, 4 helicopters, 27 engines
Burned Residences: 15

Crystal Fire in Redstone Canyon
The Crystal Fire though looking tame in this photo taken on Monday
comes to life again on Tuesday with high winds.
(The house at the bottom of the photo belongs to one of our volunteer firefighters and is safe as of this post.)

Crystal Fire Horse
A horse grazes near the smoldering mountain pine forest of the Crystal Fire.
(The horse is safe. Valley residents did not have time with this fast moving fire to trailer their horses to a safe location and instead set them free in the open range. The horses run from the fire and are later caught and returned home.)

Crystal Fire in Black and White
The pilots of these helicopters made numerous trips through the smoke to drop their load of water on the fire's hot spots.

Helicopter Bucket Drop
A helicopter bucket drop on the Crystal Fire in Redstone Canyon, Colorado.

Helicopter Tanker
A helicopter tanker flies over my home on its trip from the reservoir to drop its load of water on the Crystal Fire.

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Presbyterian Gothic Revival Church in Georgetown, Colorado

Gothic Revival Architecture began in England in the 1740s and was present in the United States by the 19th century. Although Gothic revival buildings are not as popular since the 1930s they are still being built. This Presbyterian church was built in 1874 in Georgetown, Colorado. Georgetown started as a mining camp in 1859 and is now more famous for it's historic railroad, the Georgetown Loop.

Special thanks to Deanna for being my muse with this fine art photography Gothic Church Set. She made a special request that had me searching my archives to put this set together. Thanks Deanna!

Gothic Church Sign
A gothic stone church with spring flowers blooming under the arched stained glass window. Georgetown, Colorado
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Gothic Church Spires
A Gothic stone church tower with green capped spires against a stormy sky.
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Gothic Church Door
A charming stone Gothic church with burgundy doors and a stained glass window under brick arches.
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