photography

Former CSU professor & photographer Ralph Smith recently visited Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park in hopes a getting a few good shots of the Milky Way.

Since the day I got into photography years ago, this has been one of the places on my proverbial bucket list that I have wanted to shoot. The iconic, scenic and breathtaking views of Maroon Bells near Snowmass, Colorado. Now that I am back home in Colorado, I am going to make a point to shoot this location...

As a weekend photographer i am always looking for new places to take photos. Whether in the spring, summer, winter, or my favorite time of year, fall! Colorado is a place of endless inspiration to me. With the colors quickly approaching the prime time of changing, you might want to take part in the glory with your own eyes as well...

Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there. I couldn't sleep last night after spending the day in the garage in 100 degree temps building a planter box. I was restless, so I stepped outside for some fresh air to see if that would help...

One of our favorite things is fireworks! It has been over a decade since we've spent a Fourth of July in Colorado so this was an extra special Independence Day for us. We decided to head to Windsor for the show and I took my camera along to capture some of the red, white and boom over Windsor Lake last night...

The past few days, my camera has been getting quite the workout! From sunsets in Johnstown to a 120 + mile round trip ride late at night to capture a storm in Fort Morgan. They all have been a great experience and making quality time with my wife along the way...

These are the most amazing pictures you will ever see of Yellowstone National Park. They were taken by a former Colorado State University professor.

A giant bumblebee prompted me to do a little photo shoot of all of the flowers in my backyard a few days ago. I thought I would share all of my flower models with you! I enjoy having all sorts of flowers and plants in my backyard... However, some I cannot tell if they are a flower or weed...

Thunderbolts and lightning, very very frightening!

When I moved back west from Florida to Portland, Oregon, my passion for photography was reignited and I took my DSLR camera almost everywhere on the weekend. Hopes of trying to capture something awesome each time was an exciting. A few of these photos have been printed on canvas and metallic paper, given as gifts or sold to people across the country...

Over the weekend, the town of Johnstown had their annual BBQ day! In the morning there was a fireman's breakfast, a parade, fun in the park, BBQ in the afternoon for dinner and then fireworks! I am really liking the town of Johnstown. It has its own charm and I am happy to call it home...

We all know that Northern Colorado definitely has it's picture-perfect moments, but these photos really take the cake.