Joyful Spirit
Everyone Wants to Join in the Carnivale Party
Walking down the Manitou Avenue costumed people are seen everywhere. And my, how much fun they all are having at Manitou Springs Carnivale Day, even in this frigid weather. Even though many observers were wearing coats to stay warm, the had painted faces, fun hats or masks to keep them in the spirit of […]
Carnivale in Manituo Springs Always Has Giant Puppets
Carnivale would not be the same without its Giant Puppets. The very first parade had giant puppets by Al Laurie and the tradition has been continued by others and even some of his originals showed up for many years. In fact the lion and the green creature were in the very first Carnivale parade that […]
The Day After Manitou Springs Carnivale 2014
I hiked Manitou Springs for Many Miles on Carnivale Day. Totally different type of hiking than most people do. I hiked to Manitou Springs Memorial Park, then back up to Soda Springs Park, taking photos of the parade in three different locations. Then hiked back to go dancing at the Townhouse and the Keg. Down […]
Blue Sky, Birds and Clouds Helped Get My Spirits Soaring
Birds and Clouds Floating Across a Blue, Blue Sky Chase the Blues Away. This hike started with a bird cooperating with me for a photograph. Posed in a tree, then flew towards me on my next click of the camera. All day long other birds were seen, but I just couldn’t capture them. Still a […]
Cheyenne Canyon Park Inspired Tree Quotes
Trees inspire me and have inspired hundreds of people who have come before me. Sometimes I find quotes from past scholars fit my images best. So today we will match images with tree quotes. The best part of happiness is the pines. Terri Guillemets “Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to listen to them, can […]
Life Is Too Short To Be Anything But Happy
“There is always something to be happy about. Truly happy.” And if you have the audacity to find it and the courage to make it your focus, in spite of the countless temptations to do otherwise, you will have learned well, your life will be transformed, and all things will be added unto you.” – […]
Rock Images in the Garden of the Gods
I always find hidden messages and creatures in rock formations. The Garden of the Gods has many rock formations that are named. I don’t think I have ever actually connected their names to them EXCEPT the Kissing Camels. And in this photo, I just couldn’t resist reconnecting the camel who lost his hump many years […]