The Chalk Creek flows from St Elmo down into the Arkansas River from the Sawatch Range, part of the Continental Divide in Colorado.

I happened to be here mid-day, and so the light was rather harsh, but I felt that it worked well for a black and white image.

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#61 ⭐ April 20, 2024

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Accepted for Display - APR 24, Darkroomers Photographic Club, San Diego

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Shooting a little action at Barona Drags, this car and its owner were having a tough day. Three times to the line, it failed each time. The last time, the gentleman (I presume to be the owner) just walked off in disgust as the car slowly started its way down the track.

Recognition:
Accepted for Display - JAN 24, Darkroomers Photographic Club, San Diego

Tags:   Action America Automobile B&W Barona Drags California Lakeside Monochrome North America Person Racing Reportage Track USA United States 1057 Darkroomers AATV01GS eligible

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A couple take a load off their feet at the Lincoln Memorial, Easter 2017.

Perhaps, the fact that this is during Easter sunrise service on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the image conveys in a more chaste manner what other couples might do on Spring Break.

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#73 ⭐ April 02, 2024

Recognition:
Accepted for Display - MAR 24, Darkroomers Photographic Club, San Diego

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Half Dome, reflected on the Merced River in winter, as seen from the Sentinel Bridge.

Travelers to Yosemite are familiar with this sight. It's one of the most accessible view points in the National Park, but it never ceases to delight the senses. Despite being bitter cold, the snowfall was limited in the park, during this visit. In the past two years, however, Yosemite has seen some significant accumulations.

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#28 ⭐ March 17, 2024

Recognition:
Best in Category - MAR 2022 Professional Photographers of San Diego County (PPSDC) - Nature/Landscape category

Tags:   America Blue Blue Skies Blue Sky California Famous Place Forest Half Dome International Landmark Landscape Merced River Mountains NPS National Park Nature North America Reflection River Sentinel Bridge Sierra Nevada Range Sunset Tourist Attraction Travel Destination Travel and Tourism Trees UNESCO UNESCO World Heritage Site USA United States Water Yosemite National Park Yosemite Valley 1055 PPSDC Best in Category Explore PPSDC Merit Image superphotos 500Faves AATV10GS eligible 15K AATVBL1 750Faves

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The magic of soft warm sunlight on the red rocks of the Colorado Plateau never ceases to amaze me, regardless of the season.

With just a little snow remaining from a storm the previous week, I felt enchanted by the contrast between the cooler temperatures and blue tones of winter and the fading warm glow of the sun.

There are always people around the windows, but in these final moments of the day, I was fortunate to catch a little bit of the solitude that this place.

Recognition:
Best in Show - MAR 2024 Professional Photographers of San Diego County (PPSDC) - Nature/Landscape category

Accepted for Display - FEB 24, Darkroomers Photographic Club, San Diego

Tags:   America Blue Blue Sky Colorado Plateau Darkroomers Famous Place Geologic Formation Green International Landmark Landscape Moab Mountains NPS National Park Nature North America Orange Sunset Tourist Attraction Travel Destination Travel and Tourism USA United States Utah Windows Winter Yellow snow Arches National Park 1054 AATV01GS eligible PPSDC Best in Show PPSDC Superior Merit PPSDC Best in Category MasterclassElite Masterclass: Elite EA Masterclass Elite: Gallery Masterclass Elite Showcase AATV02GS eligible 300Faves AATV03 GS eligible

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