September 21, 2009

Denver, Colorado

September 20, 2009

Twin Lakes, Colorado

The historic Interlacken Hotel and Resort was a popular vacation spot for the wealthy in the late 1880's. We walked thru a golden Aspen grove to get to this sweet little group of buildings.

Our dear friends, Lee and Susan, (who live in nearby Salida) had hiked the lake by snoeshow on a full moon night. They always take us to the best places...

September 19, 2009

Twin Lakes, Colorado

September 18, 2009

Salida, Colorado

Browns Canyon (Wilderness Study Area)

September 17, 2009

Valley of the Gods, Utah

September 16, 2009

Cedar Mesa, Utah

Mule Canyon Towers were occupied around 1100 AD by the Anasazi.

September 15, 2009

Fry Canyon, Utah

Many years ago I came to Fry Canyon to scout for a movie called "Dark Blood" (River Phoenix was on the movie but died 3 weeks from completion).. He was a sweetheart but that's another story...

Anyway, I met an old miner here in Fry Canyon and we had one of the best conversations I've ever had with anybody. The memory is like a fine palladium print... There was a wonderful shaft of light crossing his wizened face, cowboy boots propped up on a stool, plaid shirt and blue jeans..

Talking for hours, we were like a couple of ravens flying high, swooping down, catching air currents... so different in life experiences, age and philosophy... yet traveling in the same direction in those moments.

Our commonality was mutual respect and an interest in knowing what the other thought and felt about life. We took the time...

I went back to Fry Canyon today, twenty years later and found his old place closed up... Wonder where he props his boots up these days....

September 14, 2009

Fry Canyon, Utah

September 13, 2009

Washington, DC

Goodbye summer!!

September 12, 2009

Washington, DC

This was shot in Montana earlier this summer. I haven't looked at it since it was downloaded.

I chased these clouds for miles and ended up at this barn. They started out looking like an angel then seemed to morph into the flames of fire. In retrospect, I don't chase clouds near enough... At any rate, I ended up this day at Hot Springs which is a whole other story....

September 11, 2009

Washington, DC

What you see before you is a fountain... shot at 5:30 am... with traffic lights throwing a little color my way... and oh yea...it was raining cats and dogs.

September 10, 2009

Washington, DC

I shot this in Burma (Myanmar) a few years ago but at the time I didn't know how to deal with the contrast. I wanted to visit her again now that I have a few more Photoshop skills...

September 9, 2009

Washington, DC

As above, so below...

September 8, 2009

Washington, DC

Frito was my guide on a walk thru the Andes last summer. He got into mischief every opportunity, a most amusing companion. Awwww.... I miss Frito...

September 7, 2009

Washington, DC

Shot these lovely pines while on a walk with Frito in the Andes. I have pictures of snow covered volcanos as well but this peaceful moment inspired joy in the heart...

September 6, 2009

Washington, DC

September 5, 2009

Washington, DC

"Street Sufi" The Movie

© cynthia hobgood

September 4, 2009

Washington, DC

Woohooo! The Institute for Human Continuity is holding an election to find the Leader of the Post-2012 World. One clue: Roland Emmerich is involved....

ps thank you to this nice gentleman for ducking, it made for a better image...

September 3, 2009

Washington, DC

Every time I cheat death when crossing a DC street, I mutter "Death to Smootchy". I have no idea what this means but it's in my head. I looked it up on the internet and found some funny lines from the movie I never saw. As Rinpoche would say.... Call 911.

September 2, 2009

Washington DC

Our David flew into town along with the very rowdy, Emerald City Supporters. They're the fan club for soccer team, Seattle Sounders. After singing, chanting and revving up at an Irish pub, they proceeded to march thru the streets of DC boisterously predicting a win over the Washington Nationals.

ps. they won!

© cynthia hobgood

"Goggles" The Movie

* As with all the little movies I make, there IS a punch line...

September 1, 2009

Washington, DC

"There's Love on the Way"

The Movie

© cynthia hobgood

Please watch carefully......

August 31, 2009

Washington, DC

* Sumpnspicious (sump.en.shish.es) n. unattended package or odd, unusual behavior that is reported to a bus driver, train operator (via intercom at end of rail car), station manager or Metro Police.

* An ebonics sign on the Metro train.....

( I think this qualifies as sumpnspicious....)

August 30, 2009

Hoopersville, Maryland

On the road to Hoopersville, we saw this scarecrow that looked like a cross between a fisherman and a member of ZZ Top.

He must be doing a good job as I didn't see any birds, rabbits, or deer anywhere within a 3 mile radius. Right on!