A Golden Consolation Prize in Denver

 The plan for the evening was a simple one: head downtown to capture the annual holiday glow of the City and County Building. Unfortunately, the display was dark, leaving the night feeling a bit hollow.

Denver Dressed for the Holidays

For me, the holiday season in Denver officially begins when the lights on the City and County Building are switched on. It's an annual tradition to go see the grand old building dressed in its festive best.

A wide panorama from Civic Center Park,
showing the full "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year" display.

The Calm Before the Lights

Sometimes getting the perfect shot means doing a little homework. The official lighting of the Denver City and County Building is a huge event, and I wanted to be prepared. So, the night before, I went downtown to scout out the best vantage points for the main event.

A Little Hotel Drama

What's a hotel stay without a little bit of drama? I had just turned in for the night, ready to call it a day, when the unmistakable blare of the fire alarm filled the halls.

Watching the moon and clouds while waiting for the "all clear" from the fire department.