We went out for a late afternoon photo run up the Dolores River Valley, partly to catch some Dolores and Cortez area shots for a prospective client who wants views of that side of the county. As to the run up the valley, it was probably mostly good for seeing views we'd like to catch at sunrise and/or when there's more greenery.
But, when we were coming in to Cortez, several opportunities presented themselves. Cortez has a wonderful central park system, including soccer fields and the Recreation Center we visit so often. It would have been nice if the lawns were greener, but then there'd be less snow on the La Platas in the distance to the east, so I thought this sunset shot did the facility justice, showing beautiful grounds and building ... a peaceful evening setting.
Then I turned around and saw the shot that really made me say "Yes!" ... the fountain with the sun's last rays shining through and ducks in the foreground. We just read Jay Goodrich's article about scenic photography in the latest issue of Outdoor Photographer, in which he suggests going to the spot where people are lined up to take a picture of a well-known scenic site ... and then turn around and point your camera in the opposite direction. Well, that's what happened last night! It was thrilling to see how the camera was catching each drop in its journey, with the ducks calmly sailing by in front.
Which made us a little late (but joyfully so!) for the party we were heading for, the Tipsy Gypsy party to benefit KSJD, our local public radio station. It was well-attended ... must have been 150-200 people there by the time we left. Belly dancers and a gypsy band, and lots of KSJD supporters, many of whom we know. Little different sound level than the night before at the prom! (More opportunities for interesting conversation, too!) tv
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