by John Crane | Aug 30, 2019 | Autumn
Never Summer Range, Cameron Pass, Colorado. Most trips to my favorite part of Colorado begin by saying good morning to the Never Summer Range atop Cameron Pass. My wife and I wait for Autumn all year, happy to relinquish the high country to those unable to visit any... 
by John Crane | Mar 28, 2017 | 4042n, black and white film, Film Photography, Wyoming
Chugwater, Wyoming I realized something of great importance this past Saturday while traveling Iron Mountain Road in Wyoming: I love Wyoming. The way you love something you hadn’t realized at first you loved. The way it kinda sneaks up on ya when you’re... 
by John Crane | Mar 28, 2016 | 4042n, black and white film, Destinations, Film Photography, Natural History, Old School, Physiographic Provinces, Road Trippin'
For some reason Medicine Bow, Wyoming calls to me. In the late 1800’s Medicine Bow was a mildly prosperous stop along the transcontinental Railway due to its proximity to water provided by the Medicine Bow River. Later – it was a vibrant stock... 
by John Crane | Jun 3, 2015 | 4042n, Destinations, F6, Film Photography, Physiographic Provinces
Nothing hits the reset button like a road trip with a couple of old, film cameras – even if just for the day. On this day it was my favorite home away from home, North Park, Colorado. North Park is still “old Colorado” and I enjoy that immensely.... 
by John Crane | Dec 26, 2014 | 4042n, Natural History, Physiographic Provinces, Uncategorized
As the year winds down there’s a tendency to review and reflect – and anticipate with great excitement the upcoming year. The beginning of a new year has always been especially welcomed. Not prone to unrealistic, over enthusiastic expectations, but instead... 
by John Crane | Nov 27, 2012 | 4042n, Film Photography
Blue Hour, Soapstone Prairie Open Space, Northern Colorado (Kodak Portra 160) I went on one of my 4042n jaunts last Saturday, this time to SoapStone Prairie Open Space, a relatively new area at the extreme edge of Colorado. You can cross into Wyoming on one of the... 