Charm. That's what this town has.
I first met this little place at the age of 19. I remember meandering through breathtaking mountains to find it. Just a small little mining town tucked away in a valley of trees. I love that we've made our way back here as a family. A very big family.
The town was packed with outsiders like us waiting for the spectacular firework show. We walked the streets, ate ice cream and fudge and BBQ (yes, the treats came first). When it started pouring rain, I had my doubts that the show would go on. But it did. And I've never seen or heard one quite like it. The giant booms echo off the mountains and shake your shorts as Jeff would say.
I think my favorite part of the day though was meeting the firefighters. They embody a lot of what I feel about the 4th of July. I'm not sure how to put it into words. And maybe you know what I mean. The giving of yourself for something bigger because you love it with all your heart. That and also because I still feel like an 8-year-old whenever I see firefighters. They are super cool.
And Silverton is too.
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GREAT pictures! I want to visit! And it’s funny what you said about firefighters b.c that was the picture I got the most emotion from. Love it!
Cherie-
I have followed your blog since I first saw your pics on Tara Whitney. Don’t know what it is, I just like your clean style. I feel like my photo “style” is always all over the board. Just wonderin’, do you play around with actions, or did you just develop your own editing style and stick with it?
Be blessed,
Beth
I’ve been to Silverton; my Girl Scout troop went to a ranch when I was 13 not far from there and one day we went to Silverton. I love love love your photos. 🙂
Thanks Beth!
Oh…I could talk your ear off about finding my style! 🙂 I struggled with it for a long time. After a lot of trial and error, I kept coming back to a look that just felt like me. I mostly use the same editing style on all my photos. It’s very simple. Just a combination of adjusting levels, curves, and color correcting if it needs it. No fancy actions…although I’ve bought my fair share hoping to find me! But I came back to the simple stuff.
Hope that helps!
I’d love to see you as a girl scout, Ellen. So cute! 🙂
Wow, sounds familiar. I’ve discovered that I haven’t given curves and levels the time and credit it deserves. Thinkin’ I will clear my actions palatte and create my own.
Thanks. Blessings.
Don’t you just love Colorado. How fun that you guys got to meet up with the extended fam.