![]() ![]() With the advances in smartphones and their cameras, it’s easier than ever to grab quality images. Sometimes when I come back from my runs, I share the images I have taken with him.” “My husband is disabled, so he doesn't come with me and he doesn't get out on the trails himself. “I love being alone and relish an hour or two every morning out in nature, but sometimes I really want to share what I am seeing with others,” Angel said. Her work with students results in a lot of event photos, but it doesn’t stop her from capturing memories for herself or her husband.Ī smartphone photo of an icicle. An outdoor educator with the Cottonwood Institute and Longmont Museum, Erin Angel considers herself an amateur photographer. Photography can foster connections, not just over social media, but in daily life. ![]() We brought it to our Changemakers … to see what they might come up with, and they had the brilliant idea of creating a photo-a-day challenge.” “Erin (Angel) had the idea of an ‘outdoor new year's resolution’ - a daily challenge to get outside and do something every day this month. “We’ll definitely be encouraging the CI staff, board and community to send in their photos but all are welcome to join in.”Ĭottonwood instructor Chelsea Tossing gave credit to students for the challenge. “The students designed the prompts and have so far been the most dedicated participants,” Program Manager Andrew Miller said. Anyone that wants to join can post photos to social media, tagging on Instagram and using the hashtag #exploreoutside. By Courtesy imageĬottonwood Institute’s staff and students are hoping to get as many people involved in the challenge as possible. The calendar for Cottonwood Institute Changemakers' "Get Outside" photo challenge. ![]()
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