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Posted by: ColoradoProspector Sep 1 2010, 01:51 PM

Hello everyone,

If you hadn't seen it yet last month, we have an awesome little fluorite picture showing beautiful phantoms. Normally Denise likes to put up a new picture every month but I like this one so much that we'll be leaving it on the homepage for the month of September too. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
(she made me say that so everyone didn't think she was slackin') smiley-laughing021.gif

Check out the http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ fluorite image and enjoy the website everyone.

CP

Posted by: Mrs.CP Oct 17 2010, 08:01 AM

happy.gif Slacker is one thing Im NOT!

By the looks of this months pic, one can tell CP cant keep his fingers out of his pan. giggle.gif

Posted by: russau Sep 5 2012, 04:12 AM

ive seen this rock in Wyoming. what is the name of it. it looks like granite and ???. i dont know what the green mineral is.i think i have some of it from my trip to Wyoming this year.

Posted by: swizz Sep 5 2012, 05:33 AM

http://www.healingcrystals.com/Unakite_Articles_19.html wink.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Sep 5 2012, 11:48 AM

I merged your thread with this one Russ. I set up the home page picture with an ALT tag, so if you point your cursor on the image it will tell you what it is . happy088.gif Many of the images on the website do it.

Unakite is some really cool stuff! The green material is Epidote. I used some Unakite for the "http://www.coloradoprospector.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3856". It polishes out nicely so is great for tumbeling and working for cabachons.

Here is a picture of that sweet Fluorite CP was talking about. happy.gif One of my favorites!




and a picture of the pan of gold... thumbsupsmileyanim.gif









Posted by: russau Sep 5 2012, 05:40 PM

thanks Swizz and Denise for the info! now i know!

Posted by: Mrs.CP Nov 8 2012, 08:56 PM

Here is a better look at the specimen picture on the homepage this month.
A great Colorado Amazonite, Fluorite and smokey Quartz combination. groucho.gif


Posted by: Mrs.CP Jul 7 2013, 09:24 AM

Colorado is not only a place of great beauty but a place that offers a wide geologic deversity.
"more than 774 different types of minerals found in Colorado" thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Here is a more detailed pic of the picture featured on the http://www.coloradoprospector.com/index.html this month...




 

Posted by: Mrs.CP Aug 6 2013, 07:39 AM

char098.gif Interested in having one of your photos featured on the ColoradoProspector homepage?

Open to current CP club members:
Pictures must be of Colorado mineral specimens, a prospecting adventure in Colorado, or of Colorado scenery/wildlife. Submit your full sized images to me at Webmaster@ColoradoProspector.com. All photos shown on the homepage will give full photo credit to the photographer. Photos must be your own.

One photo per submission please........but you can submit one every month!

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Posted by: Caveman Aug 6 2013, 07:49 AM

Drat and double drat! The camera battery died just when I had several humming birds waiting their turn at the feeder!

Posted by: Mrs.CP Aug 9 2013, 07:13 AM

You still have time to charge the battery and get that picture Caveman. happy112.gif Taking submissions for next month now.

Posted by: Caveman Aug 9 2013, 11:38 AM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Aug 9 2013, 08:13 AM) *
You still have time to charge the battery and get that picture Caveman. happy112.gif Taking submissions for next month now.


The charger is in the house in Broomfield somewhere, we can't find it yet... but I got the camera in the phone working again, so I will be using that.

Posted by: Mrs.CP Sep 9 2013, 07:57 AM

No club member pic submissions for this month, so I just used one of my photos for the homepage. blush.gif

Posted by: Caveman Sep 9 2013, 08:42 AM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Sep 9 2013, 08:57 AM) *
No club member pic submissions for this month, so I just used one of my photos for the homepage. blush.gif



Hummingbirds are not cooperating - must be new ones - they scoot whenever I come out the door, and stay away when I wait for 'em.

Posted by: Mrs.CP Sep 10 2013, 10:46 AM

We have some Thirteen-lined ground squirrels that are the same way. Was funny watching it eat a grape. giggle.gif
The pictures don't have to be new ones. They can be photos you have had for a long time, they just need to be yours.
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Posted by: Caveman Sep 10 2013, 11:28 AM

Well now - I got some good ones in Broomfield, taken by Karen and myself from all over. I'll have to raid her facebook pics to get some of the better ones....

Posted by: Mrs.CP Oct 5 2013, 08:30 AM

thumbsupsmileyanim.gif Check out the http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ for the picture Mike (Scratch60) submitted for this month! Very cool picture Mike!! happy088.gif


Posted by: swizz Oct 5 2013, 05:42 PM

That's a really cool pic!
I think it's an Ermine.

Posted by: Caveman Oct 7 2013, 09:24 PM

Outstanding pic! That is a weasel in its winter coat. I've seen quite a few of those while hunting the flattops.

Posted by: Mrs.CP Feb 1 2014, 07:07 AM

New month so new homepage picture. Have a look at the beautiful specimen that was submitted by Swizz. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif signs021.gif

http://www.coloradoprospector.com/

Remember, if you are a CP club member and would like your picture shown on the homepage, just e-mail us the photo.
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Posted by: Caveman Feb 1 2014, 10:08 AM

Very cool photo!

Posted by: Mrs.CP Feb 7 2014, 08:53 AM

happy088.gif It looks great on the homepage......Makes me want to get out there and dig some goodies! drool.gif emoticon-misc-004.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Feb 19 2014, 10:34 AM

No submissions for next months photo yet. If your a CP club member and would like to see your picture on the homepage, send me an e-mail titled "Homepage picture" and photo. happy112.gif

Posted by: swizz Feb 19 2014, 05:25 PM

Ya, come on people. I know Crusty and a few of you others are great photo bugs.
I wanna see yer pic on the Home page! char098.gif

Posted by: ColoradoProspector Mar 31 2014, 02:46 PM

Any club members have some pictures they'd like to see on the Colorado Prospector home page? New photo goes up tomorrow, will it be yours?
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Posted by: Crusty Mar 31 2014, 03:24 PM

QUOTE (ColoradoProspector @ Mar 31 2014, 03:46 PM) *
Any club members have some pictures they'd like to see on the Colorado Prospector home page? New photo goes up tomorrow, will it be yours?
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Here is a "diamond" I found at Garden of the Gods ;)




 

Posted by: ColoradoProspector Mar 31 2014, 03:37 PM

Wow Crusty, that first picture is spectacular! Almost looks like an oil painting! Nice shots and I can tell, you loved your hot wheels when you was little huh? Me too! biggrin.gif
But I don't think that quite fits the criteria for submit instructions giggle.gif That is a killer picture though! Love all the hoar frost, it really accents the caddy. Nice day to be in Garden of the Gods!

Posted by: Crusty Mar 31 2014, 03:54 PM

QUOTE (ColoradoProspector @ Mar 31 2014, 04:37 PM) *
Wow Crusty, that first picture is spectacular! Almost looks like an oil painting! Nice shots and I can tell, you loved your hot wheels when you was little huh? Me too! biggrin.gif
But I don't think that quite fits the criteria for submit instructions giggle.gif That is a killer picture though! Love all the hoar frost, it really accents the caddy. Nice day to be in Garden of the Gods!



Saw the frost at the house in Falcon and figured it'd be a good day to head to GotG. Spent a little while shooting the car and then headed out for a few hours of hiking. Was 7° when I started.

(I need to clean the sensor on my camera... as you can see there is some dust in there :( )


 

Posted by: ColoradoProspector Mar 31 2014, 05:05 PM

Another great shot Crusty!

Here are the details for home page picture submissions from page 1.....

Open to current CP club members:
Pictures must be of Colorado mineral specimens, a prospecting adventure in Colorado, or of Colorado scenery/wildlife. Submit your full sized images to me at Webmaster@ColoradoProspector.com. All photos shown on the homepage will give full photo credit to the photographer.
Photos must be your own.

One photo per submission please........but you can submit one every month!

Posted by: russau Apr 1 2014, 04:35 AM

very interesting shots Crusty! they looked sureal when i first looked at them! that was a great time to have your camara ready! my camara just decided to stop working for me.

Posted by: Mrs.CP Apr 1 2014, 07:09 AM

Great picture Crusty!! We made it this month's http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ pic, thank you. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Posted by: swizz Apr 1 2014, 07:38 AM

Nice pic!
Are you getting a handle on HDR processing?

Posted by: Crusty Apr 1 2014, 08:32 AM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Apr 1 2014, 08:09 AM) *
Great picture Crusty!! We made it this month's http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ pic, thank you. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif


w00t w00t!! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

QUOTE (swizz @ Apr 1 2014, 08:38 AM) *
Nice pic!
Are you getting a handle on HDR processing?


I've been playing with it for awhile... some turn out better than others. This one isn't perfect, as the exposure in the gaps in the trees is still off and there are some halos. When I retire I'm seriously considering using my GI bill to get a 2-year photography degree, just so I can actually know what I'm doing instead of just winging it lol

Posted by: swizz Apr 1 2014, 01:49 PM

I kinda have mixed feelings about HDR. It's become really popular and most of the public images have too much of an over-saturated look for my taste, it's getting somewhat abused or passe. I like the look you created with this pic and the Caddi pics though. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
My taxidermist buddy has been dabbling with it for a few months now and I like what he's been putting out... but he's also a pro nature and studio photographer. I'll mess with it at some point but don't have the software yet. I have to prioritize a bigger lens before anything.
Anyways.... awesome work Crusty!! You rock!

Posted by: Mrs.CP May 1 2014, 07:39 AM

No submissions for this month, so I add a picture I recently took of a Colorado goodie.....check it out!


Posted by: llamabox May 2 2014, 02:42 PM

Looks like the nodules my kids pick up in Del Norte.

Posted by: Mrs.CP May 3 2014, 06:29 AM

Some great stuff in that area also!! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif My son Tim actually picked up that one. Don't you just love when the kids get into prospecting? happy088.gif
He thought it was cool that I added it to the homepage.

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Posted by: swizz May 3 2014, 05:22 PM

That is an outstanding specimen for sure. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Posted by: llamabox May 5 2014, 07:49 AM

The first flake we found at Cache creek my 8yr old said oh wow and reached into the sluice to grab it.

Posted by: Mrs.CP Jun 22 2014, 09:56 AM

Too cute llamabox!! I bet you looked like this when they started to reach into the sluice.... smiley-shocked003.gif ....... giggle.gif
Some of my fondest memories prospecting have been with our sons!!

Posted by: Mrs.CP Dec 31 2014, 10:29 AM

January's http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ picture was submitted by Swizz.... Thank you! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif Excellent shot, check it out when you get a chance.

Have a happy New Years eve tonight everyone and may the new year bring you great things!

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Posted by: Crusty Dec 31 2014, 11:24 AM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Dec 31 2014, 09:29 AM) *
January's http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ picture was submitted by Swizz.... Thank you! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif Excellent shot, check it out when you get a chance.

Have a happy New Years eve tonight everyone and may the new year bring you great things!

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Cool pic Chris!

Happy New Year y'all!

Posted by: fenixsmom Dec 31 2014, 02:47 PM

Beautiful crystal!

Posted by: NewRockHounder Dec 31 2014, 11:13 PM

Me! Me! I'm Feb. LOL - (side note, I just had a scary thought of a calender of myself... shudders) Anywho, anything from endless - maybe one of the shots of the collection (from a day trip or the collection overall) or just one of the bigger crystals. I'll post some pics of the ones I think'id be good. If/when (I locate them in the mass of photo's I've taken) and/or if this is still a need be.

Colin

Posted by: Mrs.CP Jan 1 2015, 10:25 AM

laugh.gif You crack me up Colin! You can send your submissions to us via e-mail, just add "homepage pic submission" as the e-mail subject. happy088.gif
Looking forward to your submissions, thanks for your participation!

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Posted by: Coalbunny Jan 2 2015, 01:56 AM

I thought of throwing in my pics, but then I'm in Utah and you may not want Utah stuff. desert.gif kick_can.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Jan 2 2015, 10:53 AM

Well it's not a matter of "throwing in pics" Coalbunny. You would need to submit any photos to us via e-mail. happy112.gif
Here is the criteria.......

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Aug 6 2013, 06:39 AM) *
Open to current CP club members:
Pictures must be of Colorado mineral specimens, a prospecting adventure in Colorado, or of Colorado scenery/wildlife. Submit your full sized images to me at Webmaster@ColoradoProspector.com. All photos shown on the homepage will give full photo credit to the photographer. Photos must be your own.

One photo per submission please........but you can submit one every month!

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You mean to tell me to live in Utah, you had to forfeit all your Colorado pictures from when you lived here?! smiley-shocked003.gif rolleyes.gif
Rough state.
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Posted by: Mrs.CP Jan 11 2015, 12:16 PM

Received your pic, great photo submission NewRockHounder! happy088.gif

Posted by: NewRockHounder Jan 11 2015, 10:17 PM

Thanks. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP May 31 2015, 09:33 AM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Aug 6 2013, 07:39 AM) *
char098.gif Interested in having one of your photos featured on the ColoradoProspector homepage?

Open to current CP club members:
Pictures must be of Colorado mineral specimens, a prospecting adventure in Colorado, or of Colorado scenery/wildlife. Submit your full sized images to me at Webmaster@ColoradoProspector.com. All photos shown on the homepage will give full photo credit to the photographer. Photos must be your own.

One photo per submission please........but you can submit one every month!

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Last day for getting a photo submitted for June's photo of the month, so if you have one we would love to use it on the http://www.coloradoprospector.com/. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
No submissions for this month yet, so it could be yours.
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Posted by: Mrs.CP Jul 17 2015, 07:11 AM

Excellent http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ submission Mike, I have really been enjoying seeing it! Sweet find also, thanks for submitting it!! smiley-clapping.gif

Posted by: Crusty Jul 17 2015, 12:51 PM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Jul 17 2015, 07:11 AM) *
Excellent http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ submission Mike, I have really been enjoying seeing it! Sweet find also, thanks for submitting it!! smiley-clapping.gif


Awesome char098.gif !!!!


Posted by: Mrs.CP Jul 28 2015, 07:14 AM

It is a very cool find! As much as I love seeing it on the homepage, we will be looking for a new picture for the month of August. If you are a club member and have a picture submission, just send it to webmaster@coloradoprospector.com (me).

Thanks!
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Posted by: Mrs.CP Sep 1 2015, 07:37 AM

"The Claw" was a fantastic submission for August's homepage pic Colin! Thank you once again. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif There were no submissions for September's homepage pic so I used one Tim took awhile back. smiley-clapping.gif

Couldn't help myself, is a really good pic with some really fine club members! Bet you didn't expect to see yourselves on the homepage did you?! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Sep 14 2015, 08:19 AM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Sep 1 2015, 07:37 AM) *
There were no submissions for September's homepage pic so I used one Tim took awhile back. Couldn't help myself, is a really good pic with some really fine club members! Bet you didn't expect to see yourselves on the homepage did you?! biggrin.gif


I changed the picture but the post above still applies. signs021.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Dec 3 2015, 08:31 AM

smiley-clapping.gif This months homepage picture was provided by Mike.S.
Fantastic Amethyst Mike and thanks for sharing the pic with us. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Posted by: Crusty Dec 3 2015, 09:28 AM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Dec 3 2015, 07:31 AM) *
smiley-clapping.gif This months homepage picture was provided by Mike.S.
Fantastic Amethyst Mike and thanks for sharing the pic with us. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Such a cute little fella (the Amethyst, not Mike lol)

Posted by: swizz Dec 12 2015, 02:52 PM

Excellent CP home page pic this month MikeS! happy088.gif

Posted by: Crusty Dec 21 2015, 09:55 PM

My submission for the next homepage pic :)


 

Posted by: swizz Jan 1 2016, 08:12 AM

I noticed it on the front page today, nice!!! Great piece to ring in the new year! smiley-clapping.gif

Posted by: MikeS Jan 1 2016, 02:51 PM

Great pic! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Mar 1 2016, 09:02 AM

Thanks for the fantastic http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ submission MikeS.! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif signs021.gif
Fantastic specimen you found at your February outing with club members. You rock!!

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Posted by: MikeS Mar 1 2016, 08:45 PM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Mar 1 2016, 08:02 AM) *
Thanks for the fantastic http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ submission MikeS.! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif signs021.gif
Fantastic specimen you found at your February outing with club members. You rock!!

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You are very welcome. Thank you for this wonderful club and website! I like the new look on the homepage!

Posted by: Crusty Mar 1 2016, 09:01 PM

Awesome! It's so pretty!!

Posted by: CP Mar 5 2016, 12:55 PM

QUOTE (MikeS @ Mar 1 2016, 07:45 PM) *
You are very welcome. Thank you for this wonderful club and website! I like the new look on the homepage!


CP_Member.gif Thanks Mike, glad you like the new look on the home page too. That Barite looks super on there this month!! smiley-cool14.gif

Denise has been doing a fantastic job working all these new updates into the website as a whole, GOOD WORK HONEY! smiley-clapping.gif

We're also looking on feed back (page read/flow etc.) not only on the home page, but also the new added pages for the club's about us page and a new club members benefits page. anyone.gif Both pages were newly created to give club members, and perspective new members considering joining, some easy to find info about who we are, as well as what club members receive and think of their club! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Browse around everyone and have look, hope you enjoy all the updates, let us know what you think.

Posted by: Denise Sep 1 2016, 09:12 AM

This months photo was submitted and provided by NewRockHound! Thanks Colin, those are some sweet Aquamarine finds!! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
Have a great month everyone.
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Posted by: NewRockHounder Sep 3 2016, 10:53 AM

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Posted by: Denise Sep 16 2016, 02:36 PM

Now is a great time for club members to send in a photo submission for next months homepage pic. eating-popcorn-03.gif
Just e-mail it to us at webmaster@coloradoprospector.com and title the e-mail subject "Homepage pic submission".

Posted by: Denise Jun 1 2017, 12:36 PM

QUOTE (Denise @ Sep 16 2016, 02:36 PM) *
Now is a great time for club members to send in a photo submission for next months homepage pic. eating-popcorn-03.gif
Just e-mail it to us at webmaster@coloradoprospector.com and title the e-mail subject "Homepage pic submission".


This months homepage pic was submitted by Dan! Great purple Fluorite close up CP!
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Posted by: Denise Oct 1 2017, 10:33 AM

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Thank you for the sweet http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ picture submission Swizz! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
Awesome gold found at your Labor Day outing with club members. Great job!!

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Posted by: Denise Dec 4 2018, 10:09 AM

This months http://www.coloradoprospector.com/ picture was submitted by Skygazer (Tim). Fantastic picture of your beautiful Colorado Fluorite! signs021.gif

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