Veteran's Day Remembered

I wanted to publically Thank all of the past and present Veteran's for giving me the freedom to live in this amazing land, have free speech, free choice and MANY, MANY other rights.
I love my job as a people photographer and I would NOT be able enjoy this right and blessing with out you all! You are not forgotten, you are appreciated and loved....Thank You Very Much!

Sincerely,
Michael

Provo Canyon photograph on KSL 5 news

To my surprise, my photograph made the news tonight following the Eagles vs. Bears game. I shot this image on my way to a reception yesterday. I was ahead of schedule so I took full advantage of our beautiful state and God's amazing creations. The changing aspens and yellows are just around the corner. They are real strong in Park City right now.

Original image ^

Provo Canyon, on my way up to Deer Valley

Provo River ^

Provo Canyon ^

Color infrared ^, shot just above Provo Canyon near Deer Creek Dam. I saw this lonely little tree with a missing middle section and I couldn't help but flip around and go back to it.

I Solarized this image ^. I was looking North East from Park City.

So I drove to 3 different gas stations looking for the New citrus Rock Star, before my Deer Valley Reception and drove along side this Awesome tree with amazing back light.

Nature Photo of the day ^

What an absolutely amazing state and country we live in!

9-11 NOT forgotten

Did you take a moment in your busy schedule today to remember those who died and lost loved ones on this anniversary of the 9-11 attacks? We live in a land rich in happiness, blessing's and most of all FREEDOM. There are so many that would love to have what we Americans have and in some cases they might appreciate it more too!!
I felt overwhelmed today when I thought about this and really remembered this anniversary and also those who get up each and EVERY DAY to protect and preserve our FREEDOM'S. Count your many blessing's and may GOD continue to bless this GREAT Nation that we all LOVE.

A little Jeepin' above American Fork Canyon

So my good buddy Mike, a.k.a. Dr.Mike or to me, my Awesome dentist, decided to take 5 today. 5 hours that is, up above Tibble Fork Lake in American Fork Canyon. Sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses and realize why you work so hard! In this case we stopped to smell some very clean and fresh air above the city sprawl. As many of you know I'm programmed to work only (see: nightowlphotoholic post) but today I decided to enjoy shooting some scenery and a few details here in this beautiful state of Utah, that I call home.

We met at the crack of dawn, the sun wasn't even up yet. (my kind of hours) The top was off of the Rubicon, the air was brisk! Fall is definitely in the air. Our first stop was at Tibble Fork to take a few shots and let out some air in the tires to ready the rubber for the rocks.

We followed the windey black top up until we met the dirt road. This was our next stop for a shot, it was the back side of Mount Timpanogos. The next stop was just above Silver Lake Flats ish, when I say ish I mean we didn't GPS it :) We crossed over a little stream and then back over it a couple of minutes later. Mike and I heard that there was another Lake up above Silver Lake Flats so we jeeped up a sweet rocky and slick runoff path, way up on the mountain side that came to an old mine shaft at a dead end. Talk about a 10 point turn on a cliff! Mike's a very experienced, safe and smart driver. After all of that maneuvering I asked Mike if he thought that, that was a little hairy? He replied, "Ya a Little." With a Big Smile. LOL!

On our way back down to where we crossed over the little stream I shot some very wet flower pix, they were beautiful with the morning sun. Next we headed up to the back side of Mineral Basin and at the top there was a huge gate with a No Trespassing sign on it, that kept up from literally climbing over the top of the mountain! Darn gate. We stopped for a bit and harassed a squirrel, took some more flower pix and just took in the absolute beauty of Gods wonderful creation's. What more can I say? We had a blast and we were both back in our office's just in time for lunch :)

Jeep Man!

Tibble Fork East view ^

Tibble Fork, South view. Photo of the morning ^

East side of Mount Timpanogos ^

Little stream near Silver Lake Flats ^

ROCK on Mike!

Did someone say.....OZZY?

There were beautiful flower's everywhere!