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Zaakary Barnes
Dec 31, 20247 min read
My 10 Best Photos of 2024
It is time for one of my favorite annual traditions – my top ten photos!


Zaakary Barnes
Dec 20, 20249 min read
The Great Tour: Part Two
In my last update , I covered my adventure with my grandma up and down the Front Range. It turned out that was only the beginning of the...


Zaakary Barnes
Aug 16, 202411 min read
The Great Tour: Part One
After a whirlwind four months – both at home and at work – I finally got a chance to write it all down!


Zaakary Barnes
Apr 12, 20245 min read
Chasing the Sun
After seven years of waiting, I finally got the shot of my dreams.


Zaakary Barnes
Dec 29, 202311 min read
My 10 Best Photos of 2023
It's been quite the year! Check out my 10 best shots of 2023.


Zaakary Barnes
Sep 29, 20237 min read
Summer of Stars
After an action-packed summer full of stars, sights, and skills (more on that in a moment), I figured I was overdue for a check-in. I...


Zaakary Barnes
Jun 1, 20235 min read
Space-Time Downtime
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And no, I clearly do not mean Christmas… We have finally reached that point in our orbit around...


Zaakary Barnes
Mar 31, 20235 min read
The Spring Edition
Despite appearances to the contrary, spring has sprung along with a new blog post. To my continued delight, the mountains, wildlife,...


Zaakary Barnes
Dec 31, 20225 min read
That's A Wrap On 2022
After an adventurous few months, I realized it was time to update my blog and share some of my favorite photos. My autumn got off to a...


Zaakary Barnes
Sep 30, 20226 min read
The End of Summer
The end of September marks the end of my first full summer in Colorado. And I have to say, it was absolutely incredible. Despite having...


Zaakary Barnes
Aug 9, 20226 min read
Where did I go?
Roughly a month ago it had occurred to me that I had been neglecting my blog. And when that realization struck, it had already been two...


Zaakary Barnes
Apr 30, 20223 min read
Recent Adventures
If you thought I had forgotten to blog for the month of April, congrats! You were almost right! The last time I wrote was at the...


Zaakary Barnes
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Roads to Anywhere
I love a good road. Well, really, I love traveling. And who doesn't? But why roads? They quite literally connect us to everywhere we need...


Zaakary Barnes
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Excursions to RMNP
One of the biggest reasons I was excited to move to Denver – and am still excited – is its proximity to the one of the most popular...


Zaakary Barnes
Dec 31, 20216 min read
My 10 Favorite Photos of 2021
I think it is fair to say this was a long year for everyone. In my case, I earned my master’s degree while working full time, I accepted...


Zaakary Barnes
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Colorado Livin'
I have lived in Denver for two whole months now, which is quite exciting! But I realized while talking to one of my friends last week the...


Zaakary Barnes
Nov 17, 20213 min read
I moved to Colorado!
So, it turns out moving is tough – who knew? I’m sure you did, but you know who did not? Me. This may come as a surprise to you,...


Zaakary Barnes
Oct 11, 20213 min read
Why start a blog, anyway?
In the summer of 2020, Earth entertained - and was entertained by - a heavenly visitor. You may even remember it. C/2020 F3, also known...
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