There is this gorgeous highway here that stretches from Golden to Boulder. I used to drive this path weekly when I worked for a company that was building a cabin home on the river right outside of Boulder. The wind gusts can be treacherous and the weather is unpredictable, but the views, oh my the views! My mind used to wander as I stared out on the fields along this long drive. My eye was always caught by this particular tree that used to stand on the top of a hill but with almost nothing around it. It was so alone, but surrounded by so much beauty. I always wanted to photograph it, long before I actually started taking photos for families, and maybe I still will someday.

For now, though, I was so excited when this gorgeous family full of boys invited me up near their home to capture their beauty against this backdrop. This is why I live here.