Elements: Paige L. Hill

Boy in Leaves

Ahh.... Fall.... So glad it’s finally here. I love this time of year. Leaves with the breeze are being nocked free form the trees as they change. And let’s not forget, time for rolling around with your rugby ball. The cool breezes are just enough to need socks and to curl up on the sofa under a blanket. You can just feel the cool kisses of the wind on your cheek as you laugh along with this photograph.

Elements: Anna Keiser

There is an energy in the changing seasons. An element of fire, as things change so quickly. The leaves are dying dramatically, turning bright shades of red or yellow. Who knew that death could be so beautiful? The blurry aspect of this photo signifies the fleeting flames that a fire has. I stepped away from man-made structures in this concept because this tree was too beautiful.

Movement - Shalia Boggs

Horses have been a form of movement for a long time.  Over a century ago, they transported people across our country.  Today, they are kept as companions more than anything.
Northern Montana has been my home since I was born.  Growing up on a ranch, I was always exposed to horses and cattle.  Riding horses to move the cattle was one of my favorite things to do.  Red was my horse, my baby.  He knew where we were at all times, and knew how to get us back home when I got us lost.
I photographed this horse at the DreamCatchers Equine Rescue Inc. which is a place that rescues horses.  At the rescue, there are over 100 horses available for adoption.  This horse, Tigger, was rescued by a friend and her daughter.
Much like the horse above, Red's legs were a dark red with one white sock.  Every time I get around horses, I remember him and the feelings of home.

Color - Shalia Boggs

Have you ever heard that color can affect your mood?  Studies suggest that red signifies passion, blue is calming, and yellow puts you in a happy mood.
Think of what the world would be like if we didn't have color; if everything we saw was in black and white.  Would everyone be walking around with a sad face?  Or would everyone be the same because they were none the wiser?  What would it be like to be colorblind?  These are the questions I wonder.
For this shoot, I immediately thought of flowers at the Denver Botanic Garden.  I was caught off guard when a bee did a drive-by my face.  Or maybe it was a fly-by.  I had to see what the fuss was about and saw this gorgeous giant-sized dandelion.
Dandelions were my grandmother's favorite flower, so when I saw this, I had to take a picture of it.  Partnered with my affection for bees, but only the kind with the fur that kind of makes me want to pet them, it was perfect.  It's just too bad that bees and I don't have mutual feelings for each other.

Funky: George Ferris

           The origins of the United State's pop art movement are based on the 'impersonal' and the 'mundane' of living in the American culture of the 1950s and 1960s.  Pop art also had its hands in appropriation: most artists labeled it as a way to create the 'mass-production' feel of popular culture in America.  My image was influenced most by Roy Lichtenstein, whose art was aesthetically based off of the halftone printing of comics.  The Tate Modern, London, has many of Lichtenstein's work on display.  You should check out his most known piece, 'Whaaam!'. 

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Funky: Bianca Bourgeois

When describing the term funky, things come to mind, such as music, bright colors, and soul. While walking down West Colfax, I noticed that the Hispanic culture tended to grow, and it wasn't until I reached an abandoned building and noticed bright and "groovy" colors painted on the side of the building. I was curious what the painting depicted, more specifically who it depicted. I thought the colors were beautiful and radiated a certain kind of soul. I asked a gentleman that owned a pawn shop next door, and he told me that it was created in 1995 in memory of Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla. 
Her history as a musician is fascinating, and if you have never heard her music listen to her version of The Hustle.

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Heather Zindars: Old School

The Lake of the Woods Covered Bridge was constructed in 1965 to connect the two sides of Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, Illinois.  Designed by German Gurfinkel, a Civil Engineering instructor at the University of Illinois, the bridge was a replica of the Pepperel Bridge near Boston. The work took 18 months to complete and cost $55,000; the covered bridge is a relic of the past.   This particular one not built until the mid-1960's, yet is a monument to the memories of another time when people had to construct these to get over valleys and water.  A huge undertaking for those that built it, they likely never considered the valuable landmark it would serve as today.  

Lake of the Woods Covered Bridge--Mahomet, Illinois 

U.S. Covered Bridge List

Pepperell Covered Bridge--Pepperell, Mass.

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Old School: Kathryn Bronn

Tinytown is a village near Conifer, Colorado, made up entirely of model buildings.  This old school stands at a grand height of 3 feet.  It is a miniature amusement park designed for families with young children-- they can walk around and observe each building, or take a ride on the miniature train that weaves its way all through the village.  Tinytown is open daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.  For more information and to plan a trip, visit their website.

Fusion: Mary Welander

Right before the end of summer, Denver gets hit with one of it's biggest heat waves of the season.  Sitting in my apartment in Littleton, with no air conditioning, I thought to myself, "What can I do to cool my self down, even a little?"  Lo and behold, in my freezer I found a frozen fruit miracle!  Frozen strawberry puree with a mango fusion has never been more refreshing and delicious!

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Movement-Robert Roe

As the weather warms up, people take to the streets on a Saturday night in Arvada, CO.
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Valentines Day

For women everywhere Valentines Day is only a reminder that they're single.. this Valentines Day I am one of those women! This inspired me to do a photo-shoot portraying that you don't need a man or a date to feel beautiful, because there is beauty in independence alone. I wanted to capture Emily (an also single woman) as being beautiful all on her own this February 14th.

Texture: Junior Robles

The bright highlights surrounding the raspberries allowed for them to pop out of the picture to show texture. The contrast between the snow and the raspberries is perfect. Perhaps a bit too perfect, or not. Probably not. The raspberries feel isolated as well. There's something missing...

pleasure spiked with pain

I wanted to do a visual representation of pleasure being spiked with pain. It seems everything that's enjoyable in life comes with a price. Also an excuse to play around a bit with fake blood.

Red-Jeff Sipes

Red is a fun color and one of my favorite colors.  I went driving around and I found this wonderful playground.  What is more fun than a playground set?  There are some very nice colors in this and it is a fun photograph.  This photo would make any child want to come and play here.