September 26, 2010


September 26, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Fences and walls can divide or demarcate. Make a creative photo of a fence or wall today."

Well, it looks like I not only got the retaining wall, on the back of our townhome, but the fence that sits a few feet behind it. If I sit at my computer, I'm about the same level as the top of the wall - and the foxes run along there.

September 25, 2010


September 25, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Make a photograph that shows an interpretation of your favorite indulgence or guilty pleasure."

Who doesn't have an occasional indulgence with chocolate?

The story here is, we're celebrating birthdays tomorrow (mine, Joe's and Tom's). I asked Joe what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday. He said he wanted a Tunnel of Fudge cake, like his mom used to make. Okay - a tall order, but I was up for the challenge.

After lots of research, emails and phone calls across three time zones, I found that Pillsbury no longer makes the Double Dutch Fudge frosting mix that was in the original recipe (the one that won the Bake-Off). However, Pillsbury was kind enough to come up with a from scratch recipe that they said was as close as you could get to the original.

This morning I set out to bake my cake. This is one HEAVY cake! It is a good thing I only bake like this every so often, we couldn't eat this sort of thing on a daily basis - no matter what Joe says!

September 24, 2010


September 24, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Celebrating my birthday at the Rockies vs Giants game. Beautiful sunset, even from the stands. Game was disappointing. The fireworks after the game were a bit bittersweet after 5 losses in a row in late September.....so I may just say the Rockies were celebrating my birthday too!!!

September 19, 2010


September 19, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Some carry a talisman, amulet, "lucky charm", or just a comforting thing in our pocket. What do you carry?"

Okay - ANYONE who has lived in Colorado will understand this. When haven't I carried Chapstick or Carmex in my pocket?

September 18, 2010


September 18, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Challenge: "Showcase the beauty of living foliage! Make a photo of a single leaf or an entire "greenscape" today."

This shrub was just bursting with color in Breckenridge.

September 12, 2010


September 12, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "unday challenge: Play with scale today. Make a photo of something small that looks huge."

I'm not sure I succeeded in the challenge, but I like the photo I took, so I'm going with this. Thank you to Ann for the Kiwi last year on my birthday.

September 11, 2010


September 11, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Plastic or glass, make a photo of a bottle or grouping of bottles today and post it."

A favorite of mine - the Petite Syrah from Concannon Vineyards.

September 10, 2010


September 10, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Find a strong series of horizontal lines or elements and make a photograph of it today."

Maybe I should consider new blinds - as well as new flooring!

September 9, 2010


September 9, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Make a photograph of the front of a building today. Could be your house, the bank, or city hall."

I chose GM High School as the subject for my challenge today.

September 8, 2010


September 8, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "How did you get around today? Make a photograph of your transportation and post it."

Love the color of my car - it looks great when its clean. 9 yrs old and dependable too.

September 7, 2010


September 7, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Make a photograph with either a 9 or 6 (components of today's date) in it represented in some way and post it today."

Played with the exposure a bit to get this one.

September 6, 2010


September 6, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's photo is the smoke from the fire up Four Mile Canyon to the west of Boulder. This is what the smoke looked like over Flatiron's Mall, about 2:30 pm.

September 5, 2010


Mills Lake
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
We took advantage of the nice days and hiked today. We started on the Glacier Gorge trail up to Mills Lake. We had an early lunch there and enjoyed the view for about 1/2 hour. Then we headed toward Dream Lake on the Lake Haiyaha trail. It was a gorgeous day, not too hot in the mountains, although still warm when we got back home.