Stories

“I'm not yet a big "birder" as far as photography goes, though I have started to snap a few.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Sparrow On Wire

“Highway 52 in Boulder County near where I grew up in Colorado - I’ve taken a few shots of this barn before and it is always worth stopping when driving by in the morning or…”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

American Barn

“This is just outside Leadville, Colorado, which is at an elevation of 10,152 feet, and is he highest incorporated city in North America.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Where Ice Gives Way

“I live in the Colorado Mountains in Kremmling, Colorado at around 7,300 feet, and I spend a lot of time passing through Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, many times by way…”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Bull Elk In Summer Grass

“Having dinner at Ma La restaurant in Lanai Hawaii. Got lucky on our location of our table giving us this beautiful view.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

Quiet beauty of a day coming to an end

“got here early morning hoping to find wildlife, only to find one otter swimming. Mount Moran had great amount of snow so the contrast against the sky was wonderful.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

Your Faithfulness to the Clouds · Psalm 36:6

“With the background of the Tetons you get a great prospective on how big they are with the large herd of elk in the foreground.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

From Everlasting to Everlasting · Psalm 90:2

“This was in Sitka, Alaska bay. Came across many whales showing off to us. I liked this composition because it added more to the story with the lone ship in the background”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

Your Hand Will Guide Me · Psalm 139:9–10

“Took an excursion out of Ketchikan. Travel by boat, beached on this island for a picnic via camp fire and then a hike thru this forest.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

This Is the Way · Isaiah 30:21

“In the Ketchikan bay, came upon this island and their he was. Renewed strength spiritually inspired.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

Stand Firm in the Faith · 1 Corinthians 16:13

“I love the view from my home, the wide expanses, up on a hill I have a wide view. Looking south, I often see storms rolling through, obscuring the layers of mountains.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

The Glory of the Lord · Ezekiel 1:28

“In Yellowstone National Park, on the west Yellowstone side, staying near Gardiner, Montana, we came upon this Bald Eagle in a unique position, the 50 foot tree, 50 feet below us…”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Under His Wings · Isaiah 40:31

“My daughter went to school in Oregon, and for the many trips out and back through her career, Twin Falls, Idaho is the functional halfway point for us.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Joy Comes in the Morning · Psalm 30:5

“Sometimes it's just the simple things. Out and about with AJ and and Alan in Gunnison County, ground cover in the fields as we left the truck behind on foot, for the river.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Consider the Lilies · Matthew 6:28

“Rocky Mountain National Park is a gem among our National Parks in America, and this is one of the spots we spend a lot of time, mostly in the water with a rod.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

The Lord Is My Shepherd · Psalm 23:1-2

“I volunteer occasionally at a wolf sanctuary in Colorado.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Cast Down but Not Destroyed · 2 Corinthians 4:9

“The Pietà is a Carrara marble sculpture of Jesus and Mary by Michelangelo, in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, for which it was made.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Hope Does Not Disappoint Us · Romans 5:3-5

“The Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland, is a colossal rock relief of a dying lion carved into a sandstone cliff to honor the Swiss Guards who died defending the Tuileries…”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Greater Love Hath No Man · John 15:13

“A late November 2025 trip to Kochi, Japan, found us later going up country, hiking to eventually summit Mount Tsurugi.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

There Is a Season · Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

“When in Alaska I realized how large the vastness was with ocean, mountain ranges etc. It brought the importance of "needing people to live a good life.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

The Wings of the Morning · Psalm 139:9-10

“Touring Yellowstone in the deep winter of early 2026 this is another of the heavy-coated, large-bodied coyotes we encountered.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Great Things Doeth He · Job 37:5-6

“Where are the moose?”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

I Will Be With You · Isaiah 43:1-2

“This is just a typical neighborhood scene around Grand County, Colorado. More so, it’s the hill in the view as I look west from my house!”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

In Him Was Life · John 1:4-5

“A late Spring scene in Grand County, Colorado. I love clouds, they are expressive and bring mood, and to me a reminder of presence.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

The Hills Rejoice · Psalm 65:12

“Fall of 2024 I was in Barcelona, Spain, and spent a day touring out to Montserrat.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

In the Cross of Our Lord · Galatians 6:14

“When I saw this my first impression was ,where are they going, or coming from. The skies were beautiful with the different hues.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

Peace, Be Still · Mark 4:39

“A cozy, still peace—like walking alone through a misty pine forest is the feeling I got and tried to capture it. Natures mood, damp mossy grass along a cascading river.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

He Waters the Mountains · Psalm 104:13

“Touring Yellowstone in the deep winter of early 2026 we found many amazing species... this may be mistaken by many as a wolf, however it is a coyote.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

I Will Not Fear · Psalm 118:5-6

“In San Diego, downtown, near Tuna Harbor, on an afternoon shoot while visiting on business...”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

We Are Escaped · Psalm 124:7

“Taken outside of Yellowstone National Park(north entrance) Came across this eagle in flight but what struck me was the background and got this beautiful bokeh.”

Scott C Johnson · Colorado

Wings Like Eagles · Isaiah 40:31

“Early morning sunrise from the south end of Boulder, Colorado where I lived for a few years... catching morning glory light is always a joy, and this morning was no exception.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Be Still and Know · Psalm 46:10

“A few years ago I was in Dublin on business, after a day there, on a whim I asked my son to fly out and join for a few days... his spirit was in for it and he came.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

My Feet Upon a Rock · Psalm 40:2

“This visit to the Colosseum for me was impactful, seeing the history, sensing all the footsteps, activities, and lives that have come before us.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Things Which Are Not Seen · 2 Corinthians 4:18

“Grand County, Colorado - I spend a lot of time outdoors, fly fishing and photography bring me to beautiful scenes.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Even the Sparrow · Psalm 84:3

“Who doesn’t love daisies?!”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

Consider the Lilies · Matthew 6:28

“One summer while camping with Alan and my oldest son AJ, north of Gunnison, Colorado, towards Taylor park.”

Tom Bartel · Colorado

The Lord Bless Thee · Numbers 6:24-25