Pikes Peak, CO

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The beauty of solitude is when our minds start to let go of the everyday tasks and surrender themselves to the present moment. That is when we start to see everything in a new perspective.

We invite you to read our blog and enjoy our pictures documenting our journey through life.

1. A Quiet Dawn of Hope – Happy Holidays

   Dec 23, 2025 / 6 months agoNews

   As 2025 soon comes to a close, we want to thank you all for visiting our site throughout the year. Your support - whether through a quick visit on our website or a kind message…

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2. An Early Morning Treat at the Desert Botanical Garden

   Dec 14, 2025 / 6 months agoNews

   Early mornings at the Desert Botanical Garden have a special kind of quiet. The air is cool, the light is soft, and for a brief window, the garden offers a real treat - both for…

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3. A Rare Morning With the Bighorn Sheep

   Nov 18, 2025 / 7 months agoNews

   It has been quite a while since I last saw a good number of bighorn sheep, so stumbling upon a group of at least eleven the other morning felt like an unexpected gift. When I…

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4. Great Horned Owls in an Unexpected Place

   Aug 24, 2025 / 10 months agoNews

   Right in the flight path of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, with planes overhead and trains passing by, there’s a small pond where I’ve been visiting a family of great horned owls. I only learned about…

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5. Snowy Egrets – Grace in the Shallows

   Jul 18, 2025 / 11 months agoNews

   This morning at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert, AZ, I had the chance to witness a small spectacle of nature – a group of snowy egrets working the shrinking ponds, chasing after…

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6. Desert Mornings and Round-Tailed Ground Squirrels: A Memorial Day Close to Home

   May 25, 2025 / 1 year agoNews

   While nearly 40 million people are hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend, we’re opting for a quieter approach - staying close to home and enjoying the local wildlife.One of the highlights this time of…

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7. Patience Pays Off: A Close Encounter with a Beaver

   May 7, 2025 / 1 year agoNews

   For the past several weeks, I’ve been visiting a quiet stretch of the Salt River in Mesa, Arizona - just 10 minutes from our home. It’s become something of a ritual: early mornings, camera in hand,…

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