Archive for October, 2009

The Maroon Bells

by October 11, 2009 in Colorado 0 comments

Back in 1997 my Mom and I went to Aspen, Colorado during spring break. During this trip we ventured over to the Maroon Bells, a beautiful set of 14,000 foot peaks.

The instanty recognizable Maroon Bells
The instanty recognizable Maroon Bells

The valley had just been opened up after being cleared of avalanche danger. To get there at this time of year required snowmobiles, since the snow over the road was still several feet deep. Mom and I spent all morning there in the valley with just the mountains, snow, and hot chocolate provided by the little shack at the end of the road. It was a pristine and beautiful morning, and I will not forget being there.

Aspens and Shadows
Aspens and Shadows
Blue and gold contrast amplified by the polarizing filter I was using
Blue and gold contrast amplified by the polarizing filter I was using
Some of the surrounding peaks
Some of the surrounding peaks
Silver Aspens
Silver Aspens

Structure Fire at 14th and Pico

by October 9, 2009 in Current Events, Los Angeles County, Night 2 comments

One day at work a couple of years back we spotted a huge fire a couple miles away. On this day I had my camera gear with me and decided to take some pictures on my way home if there was anything to be seen. I later learned that this was a CD duplication company. Firefighters were dumping an insane amount of water on this building for several hours.

View of the fire from work
View of the fire from work
Lots of trucks
Lots of trucks
Water jet from the top of the ladder
Water jet from the top of the ladder
Water everywhere
Water everywhere
Firefighter silhouette
Firefighter silhouette
This fire hydrant was completely tapped
This fire hydrant was completely tapped
Fire continued to rage into the night
Fire continued to rage into the night
A firefighter takes a moment to rest
A firefighter takes a moment to rest