by Kelli Donley | Nov 12, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Photography
This downtown mural reminds me of two things: A: <iframe width=”420″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/N_a4BU09GrU” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> Not to be confused with his canine...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 11, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Photography
The Daniels + Fisher Tower was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi, and part of a department store. The 2.5 ton bell still tolls, even though today the space is used as a restaurant. 19 more days of this photo project. I’m thinking I’ll spice...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 10, 2011 | Colorado, Community
I caught this couple in a sweet goodbye in front of the Oxford early one Sunday morning. Walking by, I created a love story that surpassed the street’s steamy grates. Were they mountain-crossed lovers? Her from Grand Junction, far over the pass. He from a...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 9, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Photography
I appreciate how many brick buildings have mural messages painted on them in Denver. Some for aesthetics, some for political shouting and others like this — to support the buisness within the walls. -k
by Kelli Donley | Nov 8, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Photography
There are a series of pedestrian bridges in downtown Denver, but the Millennium Bridge is one of my favorites. It looks like a giant sailing ship, with its mast reaching for the heavens. Apparently it is the first of its kind worldwide too. ...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 7, 2011 | Colorado, Photography
As a nod to my friend Candace –who does a great job photographing murals in Phoenix — I’m incluing a few of those I’ve been able to find in the Denver area. This is in the LOHI neighborhood. Liberty for Viola. ~K...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 6, 2011 | Colorado, Photography
One of the city’s anchors; Rockmount is like the Rockafella for Rocky Mountain cowboys. And rockstars. I looked at these in Wyoming when on vacation this summer. I cannot believe my tastes have changed so much, but man. One of these shirts in black with...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Denver is a cycling town. And if you don’t have a bike, but want to ride around town, there is a program to help you do just that. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if parking is such an issue in this city because city planners would prefer a cycling and...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 4, 2011 | Colorado, Photography
Seeds! I wonder what they were growing? ~K
by Kelli Donley | Nov 3, 2011 | Colorado, Photography
Denver’s first train station was built in 1868 to allow service to Cheyenne, Wy. In 1880, Union Station was built to combine several rail lines. Today, Amtrack and light rail have been added to the mix. When I was first finding my bearings in Denver, I knew if I...