Memories

Most of my pictures are ‘documentary/memento’ images. This is a collection of all my favorite memories and pictures. Most are pictures I’ve taken. A few have been scavenged from family, friends, and other sources. They’ve all been selected from the 3,200-plus posts and over 7,700 pictures on Breakfast in America.

Meds

Meds — It seems that the older I get, the more meds and supplements it takes to keep me functioning.

Orange cat and spot

Orange cat and spot — Of course a visit to see Katie also means a chance to see Dick, our grandcat in his native environment and with a nice midcentury modern style rug too.

Empty Chair

Empty Chair — I'd planned on taking a picture of Ginger sitting enjoying the view, which would have been a great silhouette. But Ginger got up as I grabbed my phone.

The sudden shock of being confronted with the expanse of the plains

The sudden shock of being confronted with the expanse of the plains — I saw this picture — well, one like it — while driving north on Day 3 and made a note to take a picture on the return trip, except I couldn't find the exact viewpoint I'd found, which is a shame because it was a much better composition. Oh well, this photograph will have to do.

The endless play of light

The endless play of light — I stayed here for several minutes watching the ever-changing light move across Chalk Creek Canyon. 2

Chalk Creek Canyon

Chalk Creek Canyon — I couldn't resist taking a picture of Chalk Creek Canyon framed by this tree and bush. It was windy and the light was changing rapidly as the clouds moved across the sky.

Turnaround Point, and stopped for lunch

Turnaround Point, and stopped for lunch — According to my calculations, I was about three-and-a-half miles into my hike, and this log offered a great view and spot to eat lunch.

Glorious colors

Glorious colors — Early morning sunshine on the aspens at Little Maud Campground, White River National Forest, Basalt, Colorado. Day 4 - Road Trip October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

Independence Pass and Continental Divide

Independence Pass and Continental Divide — It was a lot busier than I expected given the tortuous drive to get here. Day 3 - Road Trip October 2025.

When did I grow old?

When did I grow old? It feels like I blinked, and suddenly I’ve aged — I was writing in my journal when I noticed how old my hands looked. I don’t feel older, but I now have my grandparents’ hands: the loose flesh, thin skin, age spots, and prominent veins.

Whites Creek on the Whites Creek Trail South Loop

Whites Creek on the Whites Creek Trail South Loop — The trail at the bottom of the descent down to Whites Creek had been washed out, and parts of the trail were knee-deep in water. Nothing unexpected after all the rain we have had.

Little Brazil Creek is very ‘scrubby’

Little Brazil Creek is very 'scrubby' — Looking north. I'm filling up with water for tonight and tomorrow. I've yet to find a good camping spot near this creek. I hiked over ten miles today to get here.

Fan

Fan — It's the usual story; I liked the play of the light. :)

‘Spring Hollow’

'Spring Hollow' — I decided to camp above the big rock formation on the right. 2

‘Spring Hollow’ a great secluded spot

'Spring Hollow' a great secluded spot — Getting here across all the large boulders and down the steep hollow sides can be a bit sketchy, but worth the effort.

A fleeting burst of sunshine

A fleeting burst of sunshine. Right place, right time. A lucky shot as the sun shone for just a minute.

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