Dave Alderman's Blog

Colorado Summer

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:58:42 -0500

Fall was in the air yesterday. As summer winds down here at 12,000 ft my life is making a change. What an amazing 6 months of life and excitment. Having all the new people share so much with me and become a piece of Dave's photo life history. Most people have only a few memories but many who I meet are permantly archived in thier own folder. For the summer of 2010 I must reflect WOW.... who could have ever imagined:)

If any of my new friends are reading this I want to give a true thanks for sharing. I could not have asked for anything more. As I was headed back to downtown I did see a few aspens teasing me with tints of yellow. When I awoke this morning the first thing that was on the plate was the thought of season passes:)

My next phase of the Dave adventure is sure to exceed all others!!!

Family

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:40:19 -0500

Amazing days...So thankful for what I have. Wishing that all are as lucky as I.

Outdoor Gym

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:13:36 -0500

Living in a dream. I know if I had a child I would not even think of living any other place!! Since I do not have any I will just keep acting like one. Over the weekend I did some crosstraining and a little wildness:)

This first image I like. Look closer at bottom roadway and see the lone biker hauling butt!!

TRUST

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:19:05 -0500

Ah the Fall is chasing the sun these mornings. Could not be soon enough for me. I pray to get me back close to the heavens!! Watching the sun rise at 14,000 with you and one person you have trusted with your life to get you there in the dark. That is pure..... no lies, no promises just real.

Living the moment of being in such a place is truly invigorating!!! Time to board............

Caught in the moment

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:39:16 -0500

It seems animals and kids have always been attracted to me for some reason. Others...well, that is a completely different story:)

My very kewleo pal Kim Vletas grabbed this while I was talking to the moose a bit. Kim and her husband live at the entrance of Teton Park....whoa!!! This was taken 5 min from her house.

Fighting

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:54:02 -0500

Many thoughts about about a young 16 year old female who is fighting. After two years of fighting her fight she has decided to stop. How do you make a choice to stop and let fate run its course?

The courage to face your end with humility, pride and peace.

This weekend as I listened intensely I reflect on myself. Some people say they get exhausted from my response of "Today is AWESOME". I say "bunk". How can one complain? On this day challenge yourself to be present and be responsible for this time given to you. We all have issues so don't worry. As I was told Sunday.... "It was all good until life showed up".

Show compassion, love and understanding. Open your heart and take the risk of hurt. Find a passion now!

Fate

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:01:53 -0500

So I was thinking how funny that years ago I use the "coors" beer in a drawing. Later in life I move to the very place they make it. I crack myself up:)

More of my youth art.

Go With The Flow

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:51:14 -0500

A visual of my life thus far on earth. My feelings are that we are a source of energy that is constantly flowing. This is a never ending process.

The force of this energy we have hits many obstacles during its flow. How we deal with these things that interrupt the flow is what makes the journey so magnificent! If we fight the obstacles it becomes violent and turbulent. If we are able to accept the interruptions in our perfect path it can become very beautiful....our lives.

Finding new directions and working around what my seem impossible we are able to enjoy and see the result. This is it!! Nature can guide you if you let it work.

Don't let your stream dry up!!

ALMOST HOME

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:44:11 -0500

Should have, could have .. they did. Great fun couple that like to play:)

Exploring Evans Ranch

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:50:31 -0500

I was thrilled to be invited to this special place. In a confused world where I come from this is so different. To be so far from a road or hustle bustle. I have often wondered recently if I should just be removed from what I know. My conflict is am I running from something or entering where I should be in the first place. This place so reminds me of the day I met Heimen in Costa Rica. The simple life. Just to live a day to be able to let my soul run free was so relaxing.

Living how I do and attempting to get the visuals out is relentless:) When I am in a place like this it just flows from my head. I sit by myself and take these images but feel totally vunerable. I want to just keep walking until I find the answer. Once again I learned alot this weekend. Tonight is a long night as I post these images. They are so vivid to me. My passion to reproduce my emotions and feelings. Time keeps moving, what will I see next.

Am I living through others? Where am I:) I am in the images.....

Evans at night

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:00:21 -0500

These were taken between 11pm and 1am. I am not exactly sure due to "Beer Pong" and "Flip Cup". What a great experience!

Summer Love

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:01:41 -0500

I am so fortunate to be able to share moments with others. I know my destiny is to be an observer. I think having the opportunity to be here and capture these type of moments gives great satisfaction:) I often wonder how it would be to have my own photos...

Candles and Fire

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:34:00 -0500

Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires.

I love this quote! Being a hopless romantic my entire life gives me great insight into this word.

It must have been a special meaning to me at a time of crisis.

This sketch was done at age 12. I do think it is profound at how complex I made it. Ha... I love to laugh at myself:) Makes me happy. This piece makes me smile.

The Loft

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:42:19 -0500

Denver is a really fun place with a lot of unique places to live. I am very fortunate that Christina Freyer found this one!!! It is very comfortable and has street access to 100's of Denver's finest resturants.

33 The Album

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:25:30 -0500

Ok for the ones who keep asking to see. Here ya go!