Thursday, December 10, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

FireGrass


FireGrass, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

This is the perfect season to get contrasting colors that make each other look so Great. My favorite times I can remember are out here in the Praries.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Ice spikeyness off my Roof.


Ice spikeyness off my Roof., originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

With Temps down below 10 and the sun shining just right, this HDR managed to come out real nice. I wanted to focus on just one spike and smooth out the rest.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving Time at the River

Bonnie and Charles today at the river before Thanksgiving Dinner.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Full Light


Full Light, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Ive been waiting to get a good Moon shot and Tonight was my night. I really enjoy this shot.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Alamosa Duck Pond


Alamosa Duck Pond, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Alamosa was alot of fun this past weekend. We hunted duck and lots of fur. This photo was taken on saturday morning. It was so calm and beautiful I just couldnt believe it.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Pikes Peak Hiding in Clouds


Pikes Peak Hiding in Clouds, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

The past few days have produced some quite interesting chances at some great photos. This one came out to be my favorite.

Friday, August 14, 2009

CloseupHummer


CloseupHummer, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Raining this morning helps give a real sweet Bokeh in my shot here with a HummingBird.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Endless Time

Green Grass filling in the bare spots through out the plot help ease a mind of Torment and feelings of lost obligations from days of past. Rather bringing comfort to a mind Lost in the Idea of a Family - what once was and still is unknown. Who one is, where he came and what to be.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Weathering In Time

Sometimes a long exposure can help make a shot really stand out. This shot was taken in the pitch black, with only the moon and stars to light up the table. My Aperature setting was set to 1.8 hence the specific Focal Point.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Friday, August 7, 2009

Child Inside


Child Inside, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

This is a photo of me when I was a child. I inherited it last year
when my Grandmother passed. Kind of a before and after really.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Hold up that Summer Sky


Out looking for quail hunting areas I found this set of posts. With the clouds, I thought , this could be an interesting photo.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Pueblo Night Foutain


Pueblo Night Foutain, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

I have taken shots of this foutain in the day light and been extreemly happy. When I went out for a night shot , I was hoping they would have colors other than white on the foutain. Anyhow I love how it came out with very little work. Got to love the mini tripod that stands 6 inches!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

MaryStatue


MaryStatue, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Last night the lightning was great and while I was trying to find a place to hide from the rain while I photoed the lights I ran into this Statue under a gazeebo at a church. Beautiful.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

SunRise


SunRise, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

HDR shot. I think I like sunrises better than the set. Much more color and easier to take.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Twins


Twins, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Last nights storm was quite fun to watch and Photograph. Luckily out of a good 40 shots I got this one. Click on the photo to see the whole Shot.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

GrandmaGrandpa


GrandmaGrandpa, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

This is the grave of my Grandma Pinky and my Grandad Chuck. I can remember visiting this grave ever since I was a little kid, Sadly my Grandmother died this past winter. It really is special to me that I was there at her side though I feel saddened that I could not do more.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

FathersDaySmiles


FathersDaySmiles, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

I took Bonnie and Charles up to the San Isabel Moutains today for Fathers day. This is my Pride Photo for FathersDay.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

PoofyClouds


PoofyClouds, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Tis the season for Poofy Clouds and Thunder Storms bringing Hail and lots of Rain. So far the summer here has been uneventful, nice and cool and just the right amount of rain.

Monday, June 1, 2009

TireBarrierHDR


TireBarrierHDR, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Realistic and chaotic at the same time. Lighting can be the dramatic factor that can make a shot work or fail. Im still learning alot about this and while I do it I am getting some pretty sweet shots.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

SouthMarinaSunset


SouthMarinaSunset, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Sunset at the South Marina in Pueblo Colorado.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Reflections HDR


Reflections HDR, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

5 Exposure HDR shot taken near the Arkansas River.

Friday, May 22, 2009

ReflectionHDR


ReflectionHDR, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

This photo is a reflection from my window on the Dodge. I really need to clean my window!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

RiverWalkWall HDR


RiverWalkWall HDR, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Little Drastic but alot of fun. Some of the natural materials in the wall like the Mother of Pearl really help make some of these colors POP!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

RWFoutain


RWFoutain, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

I have been waiting all spring to get a photo of this foutain. I have really wanted to get it in the dark with all the lights on it but I just couldnt resist going out in just the perfect light to get it done in HDR. There was little done to this photo. Photomatix did all the work to merge and from there I tone mapped it with Photoshop. Turned out pretty sweet though! Next photo of this foutain will be in the Dark!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

FireSky


FireSky, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Ever feel like the world as we know it must be on fire?

Lifes Blurry but Beautiful


Lifes Blurry but Beautiful, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Sometimes You cant focus on all the beauty of your life. Its there, just keep your eyes open.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

RedTailHenNesting


RedTailHenNesting, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

I have watched this Pair of RedTail Hawks for the past 4 years. Every Year they come back to this same nest and raise 2-4 Chicks. They never do seem to be totally ok with me Being even within 150 yards. Might enjoy Flying one of their babies someday.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Hummingbird Feeding


Hummingbird Feeding, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Changed up my settings for this Hummingbird shot. I am suprised I got a full stop shot! Looks Awesome!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

hummingbird


hummingbird, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

These guys are almost faster than my camera. I set it on remote and the little light on the camera flashed and I am lucky I got this shot before he took off!

Saturday, May 9, 2009

FlyRiverTurtle


FlyRiverTurtle, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

This is the only freshwater flippered turtle. Quite like the seaturtle this creature has flippers and is the only one in fresh water to be known.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Masked Sun


Masked Sun, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

I really thought that this shot wasnt going to work but it came out with some of the coolest colors for sure. Not nessesarily the way I saw it with my eyes but deffinatly something that seems to put a smile on a face.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

SunSet 066_7_8


SunSet 066_7_8, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Here is another HDR photo. This sunset was not easy as there was little to no clouds to help with Highlights and color.

LittleDigger


LittleDigger, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

Charles digging with a butter knife. I know I know I know.

IceCream EatingGrin


IceCream EatingGrin, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

I took Charles to Dairy Queen and met up with Bonnie for lunch. Charles was so excited that he was going to get Ice cream!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

WhiteHomer


WhiteHomer, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

This is one of my Homer Pigeons that disapeared for a good month and returned a couple weeks ago. I feared he was killed by one of the local Coopers Hawks. He seems to have brought a girlfriend and now he is collecting nesting material.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

DenverPool


DenverPool, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

This is an HDR photo of the pool at the HollidayInn on colorado in denver. No extra work done on it just as photomatix processed it. God the Blue is perfect for me.

Friday, April 24, 2009

SakerFalcon


SakerFalcon, originally uploaded by Chuck Butler.

This Saker Falcon belongs to a friend, Noah. This is the first year to moult and the second season should prove to be as breath taking as this photo.

Wonder what the weather will be like today

Maybe not today but maybe tomorrow.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Sunday, April 19, 2009

CharlesFootball


CharlesFootball, originally uploaded by HawkingRage.

I took Charles to a friends Dorm today and he found a neighbors football and made it his toy. He did give it back willingly after a half hour though. Funny Kid.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Mourning Doves in Morning Rain

It was supposed to snow last night and all morning but all we got was a little rain. Thats good though as I think the rain is better and id love to live with the warmth. What pretty birds and great to hold still to take an HDR image.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

PurpleSky


PurpleSky, originally uploaded by HawkingRage.

The clouds where so wild looking tonight before the sun went down. Almost made you feel to be in another world.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Jack Field Sunset


Jack Field Sunset, originally uploaded by HawkingRage.

This photo was taken the night before Easter. Those clouds are what brought us our snow the next morning.