This first photo was literally taken in my backyard. It is one of the mule deers that visit almost every day as they make their way down from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
This is a view of South Valley Park which is in walking distance of my house. I took this photo in the summer, but I also blogged about hiking on a trail in this park recently on this post.
Another deer that was walking in the park and the very blue mile high sky. There is lots of wildlife here! Besides deer, there are elk, mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, rabbits, groundhogs, hawks, eagles, grouse, wild turkeys and many different kinds of snakes, including rattlesnakes. There is definitely a lot I have to learn about living in such close proximity to nature.
Colorado's big sky and a view of the some of the ancient red fountain formation rocks in the open space of our community. I took these photos while walking on a private trail that only residents can use. You can see some of my neighborhood's houses in the background.
As you can see, I left the excitement of life in the big city for life on the beautiful front range. It is a big change, but one that has filled me with joy. I love New York and I love Colorado!
Be sure to visit Vee and see her note card photos and links to all the others participating this month...you'll be glad you did!
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Any one of these photo's would make a beautiful post card. My
Ex Husband opened the first Donut shope in Denver 1960's. I have been there once. Had a great time at a ski lodge in Breckenridge,
they had a great Jazz club. It was freezing and the road up there was very scary..Glad to hear you are settled and enjoying the new baby.. yvonne
All Beautiful pics Pat! Sounds like you're settling in nicely-enjoy:@)
Beautiful pictures! I like the first one and third ones best--love those pretty white fluffy clouds against the solid blue sky!
Pat, you have many adventures ahead of you as you discover your new home. Very different scenery from the big city! Beautiful skies, wonderful wildlife -- a whole new way of life! Enjoy and thanks for taking us along.
Pat- your post cards are always beautiful and i love seeing how you've made the transition to Colorado.
Oh those skies! I'm so glad that you are enjoying your life there. Colorado looks like an amazing place and I recommend that everyone get out of NY. My sis and her husband are also considering a move to Colorado as he still has a home there. (I'd not have minded pics of your grands at all!)
Love your choices, Pat. I know you will have lots to photograph in your new home and it sounds like you have adjusted well and are enjoying the differences from where you came from. I love the pictures of your sweet grand daughter and the silver spoon!!!
I love Vee's comment, as I feel the same way. I might be headed for a trailer park somewhere myself, just to keep cost of living DOWN. It is insane!!!!! On a brighter note, I am so happy that you love where you live and are adjusting to the changes. Of course, the grands make everything much more sweeter! xo
A beautiful series of notecards depicting your new neighbourhood! They bring back memories of time we spent exploring CO a few years back.
Pat, these are beautiful photos for note cards! I'm glad you are enjoying your 'new life' in Colorado which is so very different from NYC. The scenery there certainly is gorgeous. Blessings to you! Pamela
Could you have made a more drastic change? Wow! But you have captured amazing views already. It must be kind of like being on vacation every day. I love that you moved closer to your family. They must love having you there.
These are all so beautiful, Pat. My favorite is the second one...just breathtaking! I'd buy a set of these!
Great notecards, Pat! I sense a lot of joy in your life right now and I am happy for you. To paraphrase the author, blogger, and one could even say philosopher Jon Katz: I am the author of my story, and I can change it any time. You changed your story by moving across the country and I commend you! God bless, Beth
The landscapes by your new home are breathtaking. What an exciting change for you!
-Karen
These are great selections, Pat. What beautiful views to soak in each day. Sounds like you are really enjoying your new situation - and that new grandbaby!
Through your photos over the year I can see and understand why you love both!
The pictures are amazing. I've always wanted to visit Colorado. Here's a question from a born and raised city girl, do you ever worry about coming across one of those rattlesnakes or worse, a bear or mountain lion?
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Excellent note card pictures of your backyard. Love Colorado!
Thank You all for your visit and comment!
To answer your question, Dee:
I'd be scared out of my wits to come across a mountain lion, bear or rattlesnake! Our community has it's own Rangers and they gave us leaflets telling us what to do if such an encounter occured and the best way to avoid such confrontations. Most of the time those animals don't come down out of the hills onto our properties. We do have to use caution if hiking up into the open spaces and foothills, however, and they advise going in groups and making noise as you hike which usually scars the bears and mountain lions away. As far as snakes, they advise watching where you step or place your hands if climbing. Also, snakes are only active in warmer weather. It's certainly a big change for me from NYC! :)
From the big city to god's country is a big move, but look at the beauty surrounding you. All your note cards are lovely Pat. We've always lived in a rural area and the amount of car exhaust fumes when we visit Toronto just about kills me. :-)
Looking forward to more photos of your four-legged visitors.
Judith
Gonna miss your wonderful shots from NY. I have not been out west any further than Austin Texas but I can see in your photos the scenery is beautiful. So glad you a settling in. Blessings.
QMM
You have some great scenery in your new home location!
Pat, I am so happy for you and your husband. Years ago we moved from Los Angeles to Ketchikan Alaska. Like you I began to learn about living close to nature. It's a wonderful thing. I love NYC, but a visit will suffice. We are back in Southern California now, but living for 20 years in Alaska was the greatest adventure of our lives. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Those are great pictures! It would be hard to pick from your many beautiful ones!
Wonderful pictures of your closeness to the beauty of nature, Pat!
These are beautiful. I love the deer in your backyard! How cool.
Colorado is a beautiful state. Glad we are getting to see it through your lens, Pat.
Oh, my! Gorgeous candid photos that would make nice cards~
SHawn :)
The snakes are what would scare me. They are always slithering here and there. Gorgeous photos of your new state.
The colours you've captured in these glimpses of Colorado are amazing. you walked a lot through the streets of New york but I imagine you're really enjoying the peacefulness of your walks and hikes in Colorado. Have a wonderful week Pat!
OMG...that certainly is a big change. I would think it would take some getting used to after spending your entire life in Brooklyn. It must seem like you're on an extended vacation. I think you did the right thing by moving close to your kids! Enjoy your new life.
Awesome photos of your new area of the country. I will admit though that I do miss all of the New York City area photos... There aren't many bloggers that I know who live in that area. BUT--I love Colorado also.
Hugs,
Betsy
Stunning postcard perfect photos Pat! Grey and rainy here so I'm enjoying those blue blue skies!
Margaret from B.C.
Pat
I can see by your photos you live in a beautiful area!
I happy for you, that you got to move closer to your g'children and that it's such a lovely place to live.
Beautiful! You are so very blessed to be able to live near your kids and grands and also be able to enjoy such splendour!!!
What pretty images! You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful area, filled with wildlife. The only one that I would be worried about is the mountain lion. Those cats will hunt you! Just be careful out there!
WOW... those VIEWS! Truly spectacular! Such expansive views--heart-stoppingly beautiful. It's so much fun seeing your new place, Pat. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
You couldn't have moved to a more completely different setting than Brooklyn! This place is stunning though!
Hi Pat, I was happy to see you visited me today. Yes, I am blessed with a great hubby and we celebrate 50 years of marriage in April. we have a big celebration planned.
Your choice of photos for your cards is terrific. I do remember them and love them all. I am so happy that your adventure in making such a monumental move has made you and your family so full of joy.
Colorado is a beautiful place. We visited there each year for years and loved our time spent in such an awesome part of our country.
xo, Jeanne
Oh, Pat!! Baby J is so very, very precious! And, I love the silver spoon! ;) These photos show a definite change in lifestyle for you... I love either. blessings and hugs and ENJOY those grands!!! tanna
A great selection for note cards. It sure is different landscape to that of NY and your posts of years gone by. Looking forward to seeing CO through your eyes. The houses look nice nestled in the mountains
You're in the wild now. There's such beauty. And amazement (and maybe a few chills). I'd take any of those photos.
Your photos are always lovely. Thank you for sharing. You need to make a few notes cards with those terrific photos.
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