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U.N. Reports Increased Number of Displaced People June 19, 2013

The agency’s Global Trends report indicated that about 7.6 million people around the world were displaced last year because of conflict or persecution.

4 Coalition Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan June 19, 2013

The Taliban said they were responsible for the killings, which came after they said they were ready for peace talks.

High Level of Radioactive Strontium Found in Groundwater Near Fukishima Plant June 19, 2013

Tokyo Electric Power said it had found strontium-90 at 30 times Japan’s safety limit in groundwater, raising concerns that its storage tanks are leaking contaminated water.

2 Qaddafi Children May Have Violated U.N. Travel Ban June 19, 2013

A son and daughter of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, the longtime Libyan leader, moved to Oman after having spent nearly two years in Algeria, where they had fled before their father was caught and killed.

Morning photo: Revisited in black and white

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Bob Berwyn

Photo-play …

The strong silhouette shapes of the Marin Headlands practically screamed out for a black and white treatment, contrasting the sharp lines of the shore and trees with the hazy horizon.

FRISCO —About once every two months, I sort through the files to find images that work in black and white. It’s mostly just a photographic exercise, a throwback to a different era, because, well, I’m an old-school kind of guy. But it also helps me better understand the balance of light and dark in certain situations, information that helps me take better shots. If you like the images in this post, please visit our online gallery at FineArt America for more Summit County images, available as prints and greeting cards. (more…)

Filed under: Morning photo, photography | Tagged: Ansel Adams, Black-and-white, cityscapes, photography, San Francisco, Travel | Leave a Comment »

Morning photo: By the Bay

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Bob Berwyn

West Coast …

The Pt. Montara Lighthouse and Fog Signal Station, 20 miles south of San Francisco, is now an international youth hostel operated by Hostelling International.

FRISCO —A short weekend trip to the Bay Area yielded a handful of classic West Coast images, with ocean mists softening the light, and a blanket of atmospheric haze and pollution adding color to the sunsets. There’s a reason the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most-photographed scenes in the country. The magnificent span is one of those rare human structures that arguably enhances the surrounding landscape (or seascape). It’s almost hard to imagine what the entrance to San Francisco Bay looked like before the bridge was built 75 years ago, and looking at historical pictures, the inlet looks almost naked without it. (more…)

Filed under: California, Travel | Tagged: Bay Area, California, Golden Gate Bridge, photography, San Francisco, Travel | 1 Comment »

Morning photo: SF potpourri …

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Bob Berwyn

Friday in the city …

Evening light over the Golden Gate from the Coit Tower.

SAN FRANCISCO —A great day walking around the city, revisiting some old favorite spots and discovering new hidden nooks and crannies with Leigh. In a city as large a diverse as San Franciso, it’s not really surprising that you can find new hidden treasures to explore and enjoy, but the old classics like the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset are still special. I left the DSLR behind and worked only with the iPhone camera, although I was wishing I had the Nikon with me at sunset. (more…)

Filed under: Colorado, daily photoblog, Morning photo, photography | Tagged: Golden Gate Bridge, iPhonesia, iphonography, mobile photography, San Francisco | 1 Comment »

Denver Post News

Colorado Senate President John Morse recall petitions certified June 19, 2013

The effort to recall Colorado Senate President John Morse charged forward Tuesday with the secretary of state's office announcing that organizers submitted more than enough valid signatures to produce the first-ever recall election of a lawmaker in the state.

More evacuees go home as Black Forest fire 85% contained June 19, 2013

BLACK FOREST — A husband and wife who died while trying to flee the Black Forest fire last week were longtime members of Air Force Space Command, officials said Tuesday.

Tornado at Denver International Airport forces diversions, evacuations June 19, 2013

A tornado at Denver International Airport on Tuesday prompted evacuations and flight diversions but did not cause any damage or injuries, airport officials said.

Judge calls 911 operator's actions "conscience shocking" June 18, 2013

Calling the actions of a 911 operator "conscience shocking," a federal judge said he would allow a civil rights lawsuit to go forward on behalf of the family of a man gunned down after being

Roy Oswalt to make Colorado Rockies debut Thursday vs. Washington June 18, 2013

Veteran pitcher Roy Oswalt will start for the Rockies on Thursday in Washington, manager Walt Weiss said, as Colorado looks to provide a boost to its rotation and ease the burden on the bullpen.

Aurora theater shooting victim backs Biden in call for new gun laws June 18, 2013

WASHINGTON — Stephen Barton had been on the road for six weeks on a cross-country bike ride with his best friend after college graduation, when he stopped in Aurora to crash at a friend's

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