Vagando Photography: July 2011

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We are Wanderers... Some people live their lives deliberately going from place to place. We too spend our work days doing that. But it seems that the best moments in life often happen by chance, unexpected and unplanned.

In this blog, we will try to capture the wonder we have felt when we happened upon the scenes shared here. Beauty and interest are truly where you find them. "Vagando" is the Spanish word for wandering and beautifully captures the feeling of freedom and ease we experience in our mini adventures. We hope you enjoy viewing these images as much as we have enjoyed finding them.

Not all those who wander are lost... J.R.R. Tolkien

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

High Summer on the Grand Mesa

On a recent 100 degree weekend, we escaped to the cool of the Grand Mesa. The "Mesa" is one of the largest flat top mountain in the world and is home to hundreds of beautiful lakes. At more than 10,000 feet of elevation, it seems like you can see forever. Or you can look down into the crystal clear waters and take in the wonderful colors of the fields of wild flowers. When things are hot and hectic in the valley, its a wonderful place to soak in the cool and the peace of the national forest.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Fireworks!

No matter how old you are, there is something magical about a fireworks display. The pictures in this post were all taken at the July 4th Fireworks display in Grand Junction. We were lucky enough to share it with two of our grand children and watch the reflection of the spectacle in their smiling eyes.