It is the extreme that calls photographers to action. So when a -40° windchill struck Denver I headed out to brave that bitter cold. By the time I made it 10 blocks my body was so bitten that my hearing was affected. That my friends is extreme. Thankfully the usual camps where Denver’s homeless slept were empty, for assuredly any souls left out that night would have departed this life.

Rush-hour Quiet

Ribcage Pine

17th Stantion

Lamplight

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Lonesome

Bring a jacket. And a thermal. And wind gear. In fact, bring survival gear because it is cold and you may just blow away. On a recent day trip to the Rocky Mountain National Forest near Estes Park we envisioned a nice picnic, a little family oriented hike and some fresh air. What we got were gale force winds and the kind of angry ripping cold that one would expect in the far north.

However, we still enjoyed the trip and came back with some decent shots. More than anything it’s inspiring another trip, perhaps one that includes several days. Oh, the wonderful outdoors.

Snow blowing across treeline.

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