September 19, 2011: Looking across the valley from the high point near my home town I could see mist rising here and there above any open water. Further along my way I stopped to take this photo of a tree in the misty sunrise.
Star Spangled Banner
September 11, 2011: On this day of remembrance I watched an excerpt of a video production of the attacks of 9/11, until I was not able to watch any more. I thought it fitting to post the symbol of our great country in thankfulness for those who in the past and present have fought to protect our freedoms, and for the fellow public safety personnel who serve and protect every day.
Beacon on the Hill
Beacon on the Hill
Visible from just about everywhere you are in Cache Valley, the LDS Temple stands as a beacon on the hill to everyone - and a place of peace and refuge for those who enter.
Available for purchase as a 12 x 18 poster, or in other dimensions upon request. Contact for pricing
Colored Commute
Colored Commute
September 8, 2011: A cloudless sky might not produce much in the way of spectacular sunrise colors, but there must have been a bit of haze this morning to provide a beautiful yellow cast when the sun arrived in the valley. After turning a corner on a county road during my morning commute I had to stop to snap this photo. The overnight temperatures had produced a slight mist from the standing water on either side of the road, and the sun reflecting off the mist and pretty much every other surface was too nice of a scene to overlook. No post processing beyond a reduction in size for ease of handling.
Drink From The Hose
Stealing a Drink From the Hose
During a lull in the action a participant in a Labor Day water fight steals a drink from the hose.
Matched Pair
Matched Pair
A matched team pulls a wagon representing the Cache County Sheriff's Posse at the Wellsville Founders Day celebration, September5, 2011.
Line Between Dark and Light
The Bear River Range rises into the sky on the east side of Cache Valley and today – as on many other days - the rising sun etched a line between dark and light along the ridges of the mountains.
Interrupted
Our visit to the hills west of town tonight interrupted the relaxation of a mule deer doe, and after posing for a few photos she began to leave the area for a more private supper.
Exposure Protection
A firefighter applies foam to a structure while an adjacent building is burned as part of a training/public assist.