Sun In Clouds

Jelm Mountain may end up featuring in more shots than normal this winter given the sun's position in the southwestern sky.

Sunset Over Jelm Mountain

A southwest facing sunset view over Jelm Mountain

Alpenglow

I thought a fun goal for 2016, would be to try to capture an outdoor or landscape photo each day to see what a year of getting outside might look like.  I set a goal for myself to try to get outside at least an hour each day for the new year and it only made sense that taking along the point and shoot Canon in my pocket might find some interesting views to capture.  Some pictures may also originate on the cell phone given that I have to get used to carrying a camera again.

Well to start things off here is a shot after sunset looking east of town capturing the alpenglow we were treated to on the first day of the year.

Christmas Walk

I took a afternoon break from all the Christmas festivities to find a little quiet time on the water, fly rod in hand.  The cold weather had everyone indoors but the lack of wind was too tempting and I found myself headed for the stream.  It was worth the time picking ice from the guides to get in a little casting.  The bonus of a nice brown trout at the end of the line was my favorite Christmas present of the year.

Two Kinds Of Rainbows

Two different types of beautiful rainbows this evening. I picked up a few fish on the indicator / leech rig. Storms rolled by to the north and south but only hit me with good views and painted skies.