Ben and I wanted to check out the light rail system in Denver, so today we hopped on the RTD and rode it downtown.
It was interesting. It wasn't BART, nor was it the SF Muni. If anything, it reminded me more of light rail in Phoenix, although not quite as new and shiny. It is definitely an easier and less stressful way to get downtown than taking the freeways; that much is certain.
I was hoping to begin my photographic journey of Colorado in earnest today. I even brought out the "good" camera and lens, but I was uninspired and sorely disappointed with the results. Perhaps I'm just a little out of practice with the heavy-grade equipment, but what does it mean when I get better pictures (or at least ones I like better) from my iPhone than I do from my DSLR?
One of the most interesting things downtown (at least from my very limited exposure so far) was the big blue bear at the Colorado Convention Center:
I love public art, and I'm thrilled at the prospect of all the new photo surprises that await me here. We haven't even scratched the surface of downtown, much less the rest of the city and the mountains to the west.
Is the bear named "Tom", 'cause he sure looks like he is peeping!
When you get the time, be sure to check out the Aspen area. Lots of beautiful little towns with interesting shops. Aspen is pretty spectacular. So is Glenwood Springs. And of course getting there involves the Loveland pass.