Klaus’ travelogue

Independence Monument

Independence Monument

Late morning provided interesting shadows in the Colorado National Monument.

Frozen South Boulder Creek

Frozen South Boulder Creek

While the water is still running a bit under the ice, the surface is pretty much frozen but for a few pools.

No rock climbers today

No rock climbers today

Wind was howling in the canyon today bringing and icy cold from the west. Great blue sky behind some rock formations that in warmer weather would have climbers going up the face of these walls.

Blue Valley View

Blue Valley View

Just off highway 103 near the Mt. Evan Wilderness I got this shot after the first snow.

Mt. Evans reflection

Mt. Evans reflection

Reflection into Echo Lake prior to freeze.

Tall aspen grove

Tall aspen grove

From road leading to Chicago Lakes campground.

Colorful aspen grove.

Colorful aspen grove.

Fog moving up valley

Fog moving up valley

Fog was coming up through the valley to cover the mountain peaks.

Foggy aspen.

Foggy aspen.

This stand of aspen attracted my attention due to the fog and the vibrancy of the color showing through. When printed on matte paper it looks like a painting.

Aspen color on a foggy day.

Aspen color on a foggy day.

Taken just off the highway in the Mt. Evans Wilderness in September of 2007.

Klaus Girk

Klaus Girk has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by Fred.

Currently in Westminster, CO.

I am retired but do a lot of volunteer work for Eldorado Canyon State Park and the Birds of Prey Foundation here in Colorado. I enjoy fishing, photography, reading and visiting with old friends as well as making new ones. I also enjoy pyrography which is the art of woodburning. With this I make images of animals and people and sometimes add a small battery operated clock.

You can also find Klaus at www.artintime.net.