Jake’s Eye

It’s exciting to see your adult child find their way. To see them becoming what they were intended to be. Sheer joy!!

It’s exciting to see your adult child find their way. To see them becoming what they were intended to be. Sheer joy!!
This image was taken in 2017 at the Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge in Arvada, CO. Happened to be there as the sun was setting and was able to get some amazing shots. For some reason this reminded me of Lord of the Rings. I have discovered that life is about choosing to step into…
I was hiking about an hour west of Fort Collins, CO. I ran across this beauty and it stopped me in my tracks. The combination of this tree on the gray background was incredible. I find such strength in these old dying, or dead trees. Even in death they stand erect with confidence!
Nothing says style like an official Metallica watch! My son Jake was going to the prom and needed that perfect piece to offset his debonair black suit. He has a great sense of style and this hit the mark as he and Cedar, his lovely companion, are headbangers at heart!
This shot was taken during a trip to Arizona in early 2019. I was enamored by this cactus that was slowly eroding beside the trail. Even in death it portrayed such beauty. The more I have looked at this, the more it looks like dragon skin to me.
Taken outside of Pecos, New Mexico in 2017. I went down for a silent retreat and decided to hike up into the mountains. I didn’t know it would start hailing and drop 30 degrees as I ascended up! Ran my wet body back towards my vehicle and encountered the ascending fog awaiting my arrival back…