Nature God's Backyard (or Garden of the Gods)

God's Backyard (or Garden of the Gods) · 09:20 PM

Inspired by Bob's post (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/163868-travel-visiting-garden-gods-2.html) and a perfect Fall day, my wife and I loaded the kids in the car and made a quick 45 minute trip south to God's Backyard (Garden of the Gods) this past weekend. Since the afternoon was all about spending some quality time with the wife and kids in the Great Outdoors, the K-x and DA35 were on family snapshot duty the majority of the time. I did, however, manage to sneak in a few non-family shots in a humble attempt to capture the beauty that enveloped us. I apologize in advance for the repetitive point of view. We stuck to only one small section of The Garden with the kids, and the best view was facing northwest.

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[Obligatory Family Snapshot]

**Bob Harris** · 11-01-2011, 10:22 PM

Beautiful shots Nate as is your family. Great place to spend quality, special times that will always be remembered. Bundle up buddy, you have another one coming in tonight. We are in NM now, outran the snow for now. Bob

**Ash** · 11-01-2011, 11:02 PM

Bright and colourful imagery Nate.
Gorgeous family too.
Thanks for sharing.

jkwhawk · 11-02-2011, 09:59 AM

Bob is an inspiration isn't he? All really nice shots, but I especially like #3. Nice composition and the muted colors are wonderful. Treasure your family...this time will go by much to quickly! Jim

nate_b · 11-02-2011, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Beautiful shots Nate as is your family. Great place to spend quality, special times that will always be remembered. Bundle up buddy, you have another one coming in tonight. We are in NM now, outran the snow for now. Bob

Glad you found this thread, Bob. Thanks for inspiring us to visit - it was certainly a special time together as a family that won't be forgotten. Got 8-10 inches of the white stuff where we live in the SW metro area. Got to work just fine this morning - the road crews out here do some amazing work. We due for another storm this Saturday. Glad you were able to outrun the blizzard like conditions when it hit last night. Safe travels, my friend.

**Sailor** · 11-02-2011, 04:27 PM

Great stuff, Nate - you and Bob make me want to return CO.

Jer

nate_b · 11-02-2011, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Bright and colourful imagery Nate.
Gorgeous family too.
Thanks for sharing.

Great to hear from you, Ash. Thanks for the kind words, and all the best from my family to yours.

-Nate

jsherman999 · 11-02-2011, 08:18 PM

Keep 'em coming, Nate, beautiful area, nice shots, great family.

nate_b · 11-03-2011, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by jkwhawk

Bob is an inspiration isn't he? All really nice shots, but I especially like #3. Nice composition and the muted colors are wonderful. Treasure your family...this time will go by much to quickly! Jim

Bob certainly is, as he seems to be someone who is living life to the fullest and savoring every moment. Glad you like the series and #3 in particular, Jim. Thanks for the kind words. Regarding the family, time is already going by much too quickly. They are treasured, indeed.

Originally posted by Sailor

Great stuff, Nate - you and Bob make me want to return CO.

Jer

Thanks, Jer. If/when you return to CO, let me know as I would love to connect.

nate_b · 11-04-2011, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Keep 'em coming, Nate, beautiful area, nice shots, great family.

I will if you will, Jay. Deal?
As always, thanks for the kind words.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Beautiful shots Nate as is your family. Great place to spend quality, special times that will always be remembered. Bundle up buddy, you have another one coming in tonight. We are in NM now, outran the snow for now. Bob

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Bright and colourful imagery Nate. Gorgeous family too. Thanks for sharing.

11-02-2011, 09:59 AM	#4
jkwhawk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dillon, Montana Posts: 189	Bob is an inspiration isn't he? All really nice shots, but I especially like #3. Nice composition and the muted colors are wonderful. Treasure your family...this time will go by much to quickly! Jim

11-02-2011, 01:27 PM	#5
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Beautiful shots Nate as is your family. Great place to spend quality, special times that will always be remembered. Bundle up buddy, you have another one coming in tonight. We are in NM now, outran the snow for now. Bob Glad you found this thread, Bob. Thanks for inspiring us to visit - it was certainly a special time together as a family that won't be forgotten. Got 8-10 inches of the white stuff where we live in the SW metro area. Got to work just fine this morning - the road crews out here do some amazing work. We due for another storm this Saturday. Glad you were able to outrun the blizzard like conditions when it hit last night. Safe travels, my friend.

11-02-2011, 04:27 PM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Great stuff, Nate - you and Bob make me want to return CO. Jer

11-02-2011, 07:11 PM	#7
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Bright and colourful imagery Nate. Gorgeous family too. Thanks for sharing. Great to hear from you, Ash. Thanks for the kind words, and all the best from my family to yours. -Nate

11-02-2011, 08:18 PM	#8
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Keep 'em coming, Nate, beautiful area, nice shots, great family.

11-03-2011, 07:35 AM	#9
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368 Original Poster	Originally posted by jkwhawk Bob is an inspiration isn't he? All really nice shots, but I especially like #3. Nice composition and the muted colors are wonderful. Treasure your family...this time will go by much to quickly! Jim Bob certainly is, as he seems to be someone who is living life to the fullest and savoring every moment. Glad you like the series and #3 in particular, Jim. Thanks for the kind words. Regarding the family, time is already going by much too quickly. They are treasured, indeed. Originally posted by Sailor Great stuff, Nate - you and Bob make me want to return CO. Jer Thanks, Jer. If/when you return to CO, let me know as I would love to connect.

11-04-2011, 10:36 AM	#10
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 Keep 'em coming, Nate, beautiful area, nice shots, great family. I will if you will, Jay. Deal? As always, thanks for the kind words.