My Word with Douglas E. Welch http://welchwrite.com/blog Photography, Design, Products and More! Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:51:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 http://welchwrite.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-myword-artwork-lg-32x32.jpg My Word with Douglas E. Welch http://welchwrite.com/blog 32 32 Douglas E. Welch false Douglas E. Welch douglas@welchwrite.com © Douglas E. Welch © Douglas E. Welch podcast My Word with Douglas E. Welch http://welchwrite.com/blog/images/myword-artwork-itunes.jpg http://welchwrite.com/blog Spaghetti Carbonara, Fuso, Milk Market, Denver, Colorado [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/02/carbonara/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/02/carbonara/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:46:50 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36061 A close-up photograph shows a white bowl filled with long, thin pasta coated in a yellow sauce. Large shavings of pale cheese and chopped green herbs are scattered over the top of the noodles, which also feature chunks of browned meat. The rim of the bowl contains the text "Milk Market" with the word "DENVER" written vertically between the two words. A fork is partially visible tucked under the pasta, and a glass of water is seen in the blurred background on a dark surface.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/02/carbonara/feed/ 0 full Mountain View, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/01/rmnp-17/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/01/rmnp-17/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:58:32 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36055 A black and white photograph shows a large, rocky mountain peak rising above a dense forest of evergreen trees. The light-colored surface of the mountain is marked by many crevices and ridges. Dark trees cover the lower slopes and the base of the formation. To the left, soft white clouds drift in a dark sky. Shadows across the rock face emphasize its uneven texture.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/01/rmnp-17/feed/ 0 full Lantern and Pond, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/01/lantern-2/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/01/lantern-2/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:19:49 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36048 A black and white photograph of a stone lantern standing beside a pond in a garden with dense foliage. The light-colored, tiered lantern features a rounded top, a middle section with small rectangular openings, and a cylindrical base. Beside the lantern, a dark body of water reflects the surrounding trees. Various types of greenery, including long grasses and leafy plants, surround the stone structure and line the edge of the pond. Large tree branches and palm fronds extend across the upper portion of the frame.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/01/lantern-2/feed/ 0 full Mountain Vista, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/31/vista-2/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/31/vista-2/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:53:50 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36042 A black and white photograph of rocky mountain peaks under a clear, dark sky. Large, light-colored granite formations dominate the landscape, featuring jagged ridges and steep cliffs. Densely packed, dark coniferous trees cover the lower slopes and various crevices within the rock faces. The composition places the rugged mountains in the center and lower half of the frame, topped by an expanse of empty sky.

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This vibrant close-up macro shot captures a striking yellow daisy-like bloom bathed in bright, natural light. The vivid golden petals fan out dramatically from a dark, rich center filled with intricate textures and delicate orange stamens. Against the soft, deep shadowy background, the vivid yellow hue pops with incredible energy and warmth.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/29/shop-81/feed/ 0 full Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/29/bighorn-2/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/29/bighorn-2/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:23:03 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36020 A group of bighorn sheep descends a rocky, sparsely vegetated hillside adjacent to an asphalt road. The sheep are scattered along the slope, moving from right to left towards the pavement. The foreground features a paved road with white and yellow lane markings. Dense evergreen forests cover the upper hillside, while a snow-capped mountain peak is visible in the far distance under a blue sky. The terrain is composed of light-colored light-colored rocks, dry earth, and small shrubs.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/29/bighorn-2/feed/ 0 full Forest Path [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/28/forest-path/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/28/forest-path/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:27:59 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36015 A black and white photograph shows a dirt path winding through a grove of tall trees. In the close-up foreground on the right, the thick, textured bark of a large tree trunk is visible. A low wooden railing made of logs borders one side of the curving path. Several slender, dark-trunked trees rise vertically through the middle ground. The background is filled with dense layers of branches and leaves under a canopy of light and shadow.

Captured in timeless black and white, this vertical photograph invites you to take a slow stroll down a dirt trail lined with rustic wooden post-and-rail fencing. In the foreground, the deeply textured, grooved bark of a giant tree trunk anchors the right side of the frame, bringing an incredible sense of scale and depth. Beyond it, towering trees reach upward toward the soft canopy light, creating a secluded, meditative retreat within nature.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/28/forest-path/feed/ 0 full Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/27/sheep/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/27/sheep/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:22:07 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36008 A landscape photograph shows a wide, grassy meadow in front of a large, forested mountain slope. Several bighorn sheep are present in the field; one sheep walks toward the left, while a small group stands near a blue body of water on the right. The background consists of a steep hill covered in dark green evergreen trees with patches of lighter green foliage. A portion of a blue pond is visible on the right side of the meadow.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/27/sheep/feed/ 0 full Boulder [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/26/boulder-2/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/26/boulder-2/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:59:32 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36003 A black and white photograph captures a large, textured rock formation centered in a wooded area. Thick tree branches with leaves arch over the top of the boulder from the left side. Smaller bushes and leafy plants surround the base and right side of the massive stone. At the bottom of the frame, several smaller, rounded rocks lie on the ground. Bright light is visible through the tree canopy above the rock.

Shot from a low angle in rich, detailed black and white, this photograph centers on a massive, weathered boulder nestled deep within a shadowy forest canopy. The sharp contrast highlights every crack, texture, and natural contour of the ancient stone, while sweeping tree branches and delicate leaves frame the rock from above. The soft overhead light filtering through the trees creates a peaceful, almost secret-haven atmosphere.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/25/streamside-2/feed/ 0 full Redwoods, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/24/redwoods/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/24/redwoods/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:10:18 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=35987 A black and white photograph taken from a low angle looking up into a dense forest of tall trees. Several massive, textured tree trunks extend vertically toward a canopy of branches and foliage. The upper part of the image shows bright patches of sky visible through the gaps in the leaves. At the base of the large trees, there are smaller shrubs and a ground surface covered in scattered debris. High contrast defines the dark bark against the lighter patches of sky.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/24/redwoods/feed/ 0 full The Snag, Rocky Mountain National Park [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/23/snag/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/23/snag/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:58:27 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=35978 A vertical black and white photograph of a dead, twisted tree in a rocky, forested landscape under a dark sky. The central subject is a leafless tree trunk with numerous jagged, spreading branches reaching outward and upward. The foreground consists of uneven, light-colored rocky ground with scattered debris and small patches of vegetation. In the background, a dense forest of evergreen trees covers a sloping hillside. The image features high contrast between the dark sky and the lighter textures of the rocks and tree.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/23/snag/feed/ 0 full Streamside [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/22/streamside/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/22/streamside/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:54:20 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=35971 A black and white vertical photograph shows a rocky streambed winding through a dense forest. The foreground is filled with large, smooth boulders and many smaller stones with patches of water visible between them. This stream bed recedes into the middle ground toward thick, layered foliage. Dark, leafy branches from overhead trees hang down to frame the top and sides of the image. Sunlight filters through gaps in the canopy, illuminating portions of the rocks and distant trees.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/22/streamside/feed/ 0 full Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/21/rmnp-13/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/21/rmnp-13/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:56:59 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=35963 A vertical landscape photograph shows a sunlit rocky hillside under a clear blue sky. In the lower-left foreground, large, textured grey rocks are partially cast in shadow. The middle of the image features a steep slope covered with dark green evergreen trees and lighter green trees with thinner branches. A tan-colored rocky ridge sits at the top of the slope, lined with more evergreens. The upper portion of the frame is a solid, cloudless deep blue sky.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/20/redwood-prints-available/feed/ 0 full The Sentinel, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/18/rmnp-11/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:55 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=35948 A black and white vertical photograph features a tall, thin tree with sparse, bare branches against an expansive, solid grey sky. To the left of the central tree is a broken, light-colored trunk, while darker, fuller evergreen trees are positioned below it. The foreground consists of a rugged, textured rocky outcrop with small patches of dry vegetation. The composition places the trees and rocks in the lower half of the frame, leaving the upper portion as a vast, clear sky.

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A few vintage-themed items my customers purchased from my store recently. See anything you like?

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]]> full Twisted Oak [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/12/twisted-oak/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:50:38 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=35929 A low-angle view looking up into the canopy of a large tree with many thick, winding branches. The dark, gnarled limbs curve and twist in various directions across the frame. Green leaves are scattered throughout the branch structure, with denser clusters visible on parts of the network. network. An overcast, bright sky is visible through the gaps between the branches and foliage. Other layers of green vegetation and tree trunks are visible in the background and lower portions of the image.

This vertical shot looks up into the dramatic, winding canopy of an ancient oak tree. The heavy, dark branches twist and loop through the frame like natural sculptures, creating an intricate web against the sky. Surrounded by dense, layered green foliage and smaller forest undergrowth, this perspective gives you the immersive feeling of standing deep within a hidden grove.

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