May 29 2010
Pillars of the Cistern, originally uploaded by tkellyphoto. When you think of Istanbul, you think of mosques and minarets and structures above the ground. Fortunately, we learned about sights underground including the Basilica Cistern in Sultanahmet not far from the Blue Mosque. This underground water reservoir was built in the 6th Century A.D. and renovated [...]
May 27 2010
Minaret Silhouette, originally uploaded by tkellyphoto. Our first trip to Turkey and what a great first day in Istanbul. Being a predominantly Muslim country, it’s a whole new experience for us. We spent the day walking the streets of Istanbul’s Old Town, visiting historic sites and looking for photographic vantage points. We really didn’t have [...]
May 22 2010
Black Sheep Jumping for Joy, originally uploaded by tkellyphoto. There’s a wonderful little farm along I-80 near the Silver Creek view area. It’s a great spot for sunrise or sunset. Tonight as I was driving by there were dozens of baby lambs frolicing around. I figured it was worth a stop. The biggest challenge now [...]
May 22 2010
Tulips and Snow, originally uploaded by tkellyphoto. It’s just not right. But that’s life in the mountains. A late May snowstorm blanketed the freshly blooming tulips in our garden with a bed of snow. Yes, it will be gone in a while but it’s the time of year you hope for a little sunshine. But [...]
May 13 2010
Snow Jeepin’, originally uploaded by tkellyphoto. What a great day, getting the Jeep out on the first big 4×4 outing of the year. Zach and I thought we would try Snake Creek Canyon above Midway, Utah. I knew it would be a bit sketchy but it was worth a try. We had pretty good going [...]
May 13 2010
Mother’s Day is a very special occasion, and a perfect opportunity for an amazing meal. A couple times a year, Chef Richard and I match minds for a small plates evening. The concept is always good, but usually we bring too much food to the table. We hit it pretty well this time around, with [...]
May 12 2010
Balloons Over Park City, originally uploaded by tkellyphoto. Saturdays in May are perfect for hot air ballooning in Park City. Overnight temperatures are still cool, but not cold. So for a 7:00 a.m. launch from the Silver Creek Industrial Park, it’s perfect for a couple hours soaring over the Snyderville Basin. Watching the crews work [...]