My 2 Cents ~ A Photoblog

Ready to shoot on Flickr.

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:41:50 -0600

Happy New Year 2012! At scenic Breckenridge, Colorado on...

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:41:24 -0600

Happy New Year 2012! At scenic Breckenridge, Colorado on Flickr.

Breckenridge is one of North America’s most popular ski resorts during winter months and attracts a lot of outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, snowmobiles, dog sledges etc. This was shot on my way to one of the adventure companies for snow mobiling. Elevation here is around 7000ft above sea level.

Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Las Vegas on Flickr.

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:06:26 -0600

Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Las Vegas on Flickr.

Las Vegas on Flickr.The Eiffel Tower at Paris in Las Vegas,...

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:54:36 -0600

Las Vegas on Flickr.

The Eiffel Tower at Paris in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taken during the Bellagio water fountain show.

A million candles on Flickr.

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:53:53 -0600

A million candles on Flickr.

Delicate Arch and the East Carpathians on Flickr.

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:44:00 -0600

Delicate Arch and the East Carpathians on Flickr.

Yellow Leaves on Flickr.

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:54:01 -0500

Yellow Leaves on Flickr.

Show me some colors on Flickr.At Kenosha Pass in Colorado…...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:40:57 -0500

Show me some colors on Flickr.

At Kenosha Pass in Colorado… A perfect blue sky!

Maroon Bells on Flickr.Considered to be one of the most...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:42:29 -0500

Maroon Bells on Flickr.

Considered to be one of the most photographed places in Colorado, Maroon Bells is situated around 12 miles from Aspen.

I had planned to capture the sunset, but, unfortunately, the sky was overcast by the time I reached Aspen.

Faces on rocks on Flickr.This is the entrance to the Lower...

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:25:16 -0500

Faces on rocks on Flickr.

This is the entrance to the Lower Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona. The rocks seem to have an uncanny resemblance with human faces.

Chicago on Flickr.

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:14:40 -0500

Chicago on Flickr.

Blue Skies - View Around Trail Ridge Road on Flickr.This one was...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:28:43 -0500

Blue Skies - View Around Trail Ridge Road on Flickr.

This one was shot at the Trail Ridge Road, at Rocky Mountain National Park. We stopped our car, and I walked a while, as I could see some elks (do you see them?) It was a beautiful summer day!

The Delicate Arch on Flickr.The Delicate Arch appeared all of a...

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:53:12 -0500

The Delicate Arch on Flickr.

The Delicate Arch appeared all of a sudden at the end of a strenuous trail from the parking lot, at Arches National Park, in Utah. This arch is hidden from view, and the only way to get up-close to it is to hike about a mile and a half, under the harsh sun and a steady incline. No wonder this is one of the most photographed arches in the world. People seemed to flock around the base of the arch, taking pictures.

I had to wait till sunset, to be able to photograph the arch without any people around it :)

Bright Side of the Moon on Flickr.Its 2 days since the full...

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:54:37 -0500

Bright Side of the Moon on Flickr.

Its 2 days since the full moon. With the right edge slowly being engulfed in the shadows, I was easily able to capture the details of the craters along the circumference.

The moon, unfortunately, does not look all that beautiful from such close-up / zoom.

The Heart of the Antelope on Flickr.Looking up, I saw an opening...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:01:58 -0500

The Heart of the Antelope on Flickr.

Looking up, I saw an opening in the ceiling of the upper Antelope Canyon, and the light falls perfectly, illuminating the adjoining walls, giving an illusion of a heart shaped vent carved on the rocks.

The Majestic Double Arch on Flickr.Another remarkable arch at...

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:52:16 -0500

The Majestic Double Arch on Flickr.

Another remarkable arch at the Arches National Park. Its sheer size makes it one of the stunning natural structures I have ever seen.

The “Delicate” Arch at sunset on Flickr.After an...

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:06:37 -0500

The “Delicate” Arch at sunset on Flickr.

After an hour of strenuous hike (with no shelter from the scorching heat of the sun), we reached the Delicate Arch, one of the most famous arches in the world. At the north east corner of Arches National Park in Utah, it is indeed a natural wonder which leaves you spell bound. The arch appears all of a sudden around a corner at the end of the trail. I had to wait till the sunset to capture the arch with all its color.

Definitely a hike worth taking, if you are planning to visit the national park.

Lights and Shadows on Flickr.One of the darker areas in the...

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:03:25 -0500

Lights and Shadows on Flickr.

One of the darker areas in the Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona. Upper Antelope is at about 4,000 feet elevation and the canyon walls rise 120 feet above the streamed, located within the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation.

The spring from the Hanging Lake on Flickr. Shot while hiking to...

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:10:00 -0500

The spring from the Hanging Lake on Flickr.

Shot while hiking to the Hanging Lake, near Glenwood Springs, in Colorado, USA. Just at the beginning of the trail, we stopped for a while to shoot a couple of shots of the stream. This stream will be our companion for the next couple of hours! Shot in RAW, and converted to B&W in Adobe Lightroom.

Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain, Colorado on Flickr.Trail Ridge...

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:35:01 -0500

Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain, Colorado on Flickr.

Trail Ridge Road is the name for a stretch of U.S. Highway 34 and is the highest continuous highway in the United States. Also known as Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway, it traverses Rocky Mountain National Park from Estes Park, Colorado in the east to Grand Lake, Colorado in the west. It crosses the Continental Divide at Milner Pass (elev. 10,758 ft/3,279 m) and reaches a maximum elevation of 12,183 ft (3,713 m), near Fall River Pass (elev. 11,796 ft/3,595 m). Near the highest point on the road is another pass, Iceberg Pass (elev. 11,827 ft/3,604 m).

Trail Ridge Road is closed during the winter, and often remains closed until late spring or early summer depending on the snowpack. (text source: Wikipedia)