My 2007 in pictures: Mountains, Desert, Mountains...

[anthonys]

This may take a bit. I tried to be selective, honest.

Last January. we had a dilly of a winter here last year. Denver and the Front Range were whalloped by a series of snowstorms, spaced about 5 days apart over the course of 7 weeks.


Evergreen, Colorado, January

I endured it for a bit, then snuck off to california to put tires back on dirt.


Santa Cruz, California, January

Then I went further afield.


Istanbul, Turkey, February


Crac des Chevaliers, Syria, February


Damascus, Syria, February


Petra, Jordan, February


Wadi Rum, Jordan, February

I had such a lovely time in the desert that I figgered I'd switch things up and head out to the desert. Spring consisted of a series of Moab trips.


Moab, Utah, March


Moab, Utah, March


Moab, Utah, April


San Rafael Swell, Utah, April

The snow melted and the backyard ride opened up.


Golden, Colorado, May

And all of our little friends came out to play...


Golden, Colorado, May


Golden Gate Canyon, Colorado, May

'Tweener season. I just couldn't decide between mountains and deserts so I had some slabs of both.


Durango, Colorado, May


Crested Butte, Colorado, June

As the year unfurled, the mountains gained the upper hand for a bit.


Searle Pass, Colorado, July


Searle Pass, Colorado, July


West Fork Dolores River, Colorado, July


Steamboat Springs, Colorado, August


Steamboat Springs, Colorado, August

[anthonys]

Below is perhaps the picture of the year. Steamboat. RMH '07. Halfway through a long ride, and in the middle of nowhere, our host sneaks into the woods and emerges with a cooler full of suds. It was enjoyable.


Steamboat Springs, Colorado, August


Steamboat Springs, Colorado, August

More rides in the backyard.


Bergen Peak, Colorado, August

I got a new job.




Mount Evans, Colorado, August

I went down to New Mexico for a fantastic birthday weekend of riding, riding and more riding.


Los Alamos, New Mexico, September


Taos, New Mexico, September

And I inaugurated an autumn of riding.


Minturn, Colorado, Spetember


Thunder Mountain, Utah, September


Las Vegas, Nevada, September


Moab, Utah, September

The gentle tilt back towards the desert began.


Moab, Utah, October


West Fork Dolores River, Colorado, October


Utah, October


Santa Fe, New Mexico, October


White Mesa, New Mexico, October


Moab, Utah, October


Moab, Utah, October


Moab, Utah, October


Fruita, Colorado, November


Minturn, Colorado, November


Fruita, Colorado, November

I took full advantage of the desert to make autumn last as long as possible. I had not forgotten the lessons learned last winter. "Use me while you can."


Moab, Utah, November


Sedona, Arizona, November


Phoenix, Arizona, November

Winter came back 'round.


Los Alamos, New Mexico, November

I attended a Barnett's session

Colorado Springs, Colorado, December


Golden, Colorado, December


Golden, Colorado, December


Utah, December

This brings us up to date. Right now I'm scheming on the next trip:



And working on the Wilson Project:

http://www.anthonysloan.com/wilsonproject.html

And that about sews it up. (unless, of course, something truly earth shattering happens in the next two days) Like I said, I tried to be selective, but a lot went down this past year. Lots of good times, spent in the company of good people. Friends old and new. If you are in there, you're in there. Know what I mean? Let's do it again next year.

[hizzity]

damn those are some awesome pictures.

[Karve]

Fab thread amigo... you have done some good riding... glad to see all that cam kit at the end there.. id have hated it if u managed to get all of that on a disposable lol

[Downhillin]

Those are beautiful shots and amazing experiences. You're a lucky... lucky guy, but then again I don't have to remind you of that.

[beagledadi]

What can I say to all that fun you get to have...you suck!! Amazing photos!!

[mikedeber]

That didn't suck. Thanks for sharing.

[TheLostWanderer]

Thanks.

[scorpionwoman]

Originally Posted by anthonys

And working on the Wilson Project:

http://www.anthonysloan.com/wilsonproject.html

I'm proud of you, Anthony.

(Thanks for the pics, too.)

[austin_bike]

Beautiful pics. As always. When is the calendar coming out?

[mtroy]

Sweet. The next best thing to riding is lookin' at your pics.

[cooldaddy]

Great work!

[ArmySlowRdr]

outstanding! passed out doggie and "red" thunder mountain are my faves.

[CycleMainiac]

Dude, you get around. Thanks for sharing.

[rideit]

Yeti Demo tour...Peru, April 08'?

C'mon, dude....

[brado1]

Originally Posted by mikedeber

That didn't suck. Thanks for sharing.

+ 1 on that, that is fuggin' awesome anthony! thanks for the hit! I'm green with envy!

[gotdirt]

you don't ride nor travel nearly enough...

here's hoping you get out more in '08.

[6thElement]

I like most people here are jealous of your ride calender, great stuff.

[sugarNspice]

Yep, you are a very lucky guy to do what you absolutely love for a living. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[Secace]

Man, are you kidding me???!!!???!!! Those shots are exquisite! Thanks.

[anthonys]

Originally Posted by anthonys

(unless, of course, something truly earth shattering happens in the next two days)

OK, OK, so one other slightly cool thing happened yesterday.

I got me a slab of lab.



He can even smile for the camera...




Thanks for the kind words all,

a

[Jessep]

I'd like to donate to the duffel, send me an email if you are still looking..

great shots too

[xcguy]

and it's always a treat. After going down through all these pics in this collection two that jumped out at me were that cafe shot in Damascus--the gradations of light and shadow were awesome. And that rider in Santa Fe where you panned in (I guess)--it just kept moving on me, felt like I was riding behind. Oh, yeah, and Randall completely wasted on one beer. Priceless.

[athalliah]

Originally Posted by anthonys

I got me a slab of lab.

Did he find the escape hatch in the back yard yet?

[rkj__]

very nice

[Cucucachu]

Not to sell the others short, but the most amazing is Mount Evans, August. To capture a goat and lightning stike together? WOW!

[Jisch]

Is it tiring being so inspiring?

John

[teleken]

As always very nice, but, really find yourself a nice cubicle and settle down.

[MTP]

WOW! Outstanding shots. Several things come to mind:

1. Mountain biking is a spectacular sport.
2. We live in a beautiful country.
3. Thank God we have our health and freedom.

Have a great '08 and keep the photos coming.

[streetpro0323]

Those are amazing shots..I generaly just look for pics from Aquaholic but now you hold the crown for sure!!! Looking forward to your 08 pics.

[Neen]

Wow, just wow. Love the pup too!

[JSD303]

When my photographs grow up they want to be like your photographs! 2007 was a mighty fine year. Thanks for saving us a glass of that fine 2007 AnthonySloan!

[MrMountainHop]

This may be my favorite post of all time.

[gsy971]

i can only envy you....

[Lawson Raider]

The effects on this photo are awesome, background it has become!

[hfly]

Well everyone else has already said it, but those are amazing shots, that have potentiated each other into something that stands beyond belief. You have a professional-plus-grade gift, Anthony.

hfly

P.S. Nice shot of the Citadel, aka "Peninsula House", with that ominous sleeping Ute getting ready to go astompin'.

[Rollin'in'Zona]

AnthonyS,

Nice pics- thanks for posting! The last pic, "utah, December", is that Sleepin Ute Mountain in the background? Sure looks like it, but, hmmm...

And thanks for the wake-up and info on Cambodia’s Hope. New interests for a new year...

[velocityrob]

I was lucky enough to take a trip to the Holy Lands in high school. My BEST memory is the exact photo you have of Petra- how the temple front seems to burst out from around the corner, there in the bottom of the canyon.

BTW- temps are in the high 60's here in Phoenix if you need escape any northern snow. - Rob

[TheotherH]

You should have posted a warning: Potential for drooling is high. Bring towel or tissue for viewing.

Wow. Spectacular photos. Thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to your point-of-view in 2008.

[joltz]

WOW! Great pictures Anthony. I also checked out your page on the Wilson Project...good stuff.

[chocolate girl]

Always enjoy your photos, Anthony! Thanks for sharing. You inspire me to try harder and look deeper for that perfect shot. Not everyone realizes how much work is involved in getting those shots whilst riding. My photos will never compare to yours, but I know and appreciate the effort that goes into getting the shots. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

[Gremlin325]

That looks like a lifetime of riding for me.........I'm inspired. Great framing, light, thanks for sharing!

[jjange68]

It reminds me of just how beautiful this United States of America is. Thank You.

[Chalkpaw]

Great pictures. I can't seem to get off my bike to find a place to wait for my friends to come around the corner and take a pict. Thank You.
Tomas

[merlin]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cisco43]

nice....
thanks for sharing....

[anthonys]

Thanks all, as usual, I'm pleased that everyone has a different favorite.

Originally Posted by velocityrob

I was lucky enough to take a trip to the Holy Lands in high school. My BEST memory is the exact photo you have of Petra- how the temple front seems to burst out from around the corner, there in the bottom of the canyon.

BTW- temps are in the high 60's here in Phoenix if you need escape any northern snow. - Rob

Planning on a Feb run down thataway! Petra was amazing. Everyone should go.

Originally Posted by hfly

Nice shot of the Citadel, aka "Peninsula House", with that ominous sleeping Ute getting ready to go astompin'.

Thankee friend! It was a beautiful day out there, and nice setting to give the new 17-40 a shakedown. When are we goin' swimmin' again?

Originally Posted by chocolate girl

My photos will never compare to yours, but I know and appreciate the effort that goes into getting the shots. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

Never say never, just keep pressing the shutter button and learning. I never have taken any photography lessons. I just learn from the camera. I remember my dad saying something to the effect of, "No one else will ever see exactly what you see when you take a picture. To that end, photography can be very, very subjective." I think he also muttered something about not confusing technique with rules.

Originally Posted by Rollin'in'Zona

AnthonyS,

Nice pics- thanks for posting! The last pic, "utah, December", is that Sleepin Ute Mountain in the background? Sure looks like it, but, hmmm...

And thanks for the wake-up and info on Cambodia’s Hope. New interests for a new year...

Good on ya! It is the Ute.

Originally Posted by Karve

Fab thread amigo... you have done some good riding... glad to see all that cam kit at the end there.. id have hated it if u managed to get all of that on a disposable lol

I'd guess about half of those were taken with a li'l A95 point and wait.

Originally Posted by rideit

Yeti Demo tour...Peru, April 08'?

C'mon, dude....

Let's talk price....

[crd]

Let's do it again next year.

mmm....and the year after...

lovely year, just lovely

[IndecentExposure]

Wow Anthony, What the hell do you do to ride that much? What ever it is, you need to keep doing it! THanks!

[9GUY9]

your living the life

[mopartodd]

I'm envious of the year you had.....

[insect_o_man]

Nice work thanks for sharing it. You've got a great eye and I like the way you frame and compose your shots.

[saturnine]

incredible pics

[knives out]

beautiful as always.

thanks for the little bit of cycling goodness on another day of dreary weather.

[vtcyclist]

Inspiring.
The Colorado Board of Tourism owes you a check and all your fellow Colorado cyclists (waiting in line at the trailhead) owe you a boot out of town for those pics. Makes me want to ride and live in CO. Among other places.

[crd]

Originally Posted by Lawson Raider

The effects on this photo are awesome, background it has become!

You would never believe what would happen almost instantaneously after that photo was taken....

(I fell down and went boom). I felt the camera on me, did a turn at speed with ball bearing rocks, and bam, fell down. I can't remember the last time I was that embarrassed on my mountain bike.

What was even worse, was it was practically my backyard...however, I had a cold beer waiting for me at the truck, so that made everything better. I can almost laugh about it today...

[1reddawg]

Talk about some AWSOME Pics..

[steelbike]

That shot of Petra always amazes me. Reading your accounts has helped me learn a bit about a part of the world that I've known little about. Thanks!

Good luck in Cambodia!

[stiingya]

Amazing........

Thanks for posting these!

[wayodh]

Thanks for the pictures, they are one of the best photo session I've seen here.
Looks also that you are a passionate mountain biker and also a skilled one. You should try to come to Peru one of these days, you will have excellent shots of the landscapes and the rides. Visit my website and maybe someday we can be riding together, I also like technical trails and I know a lot here in Peru!

[anthonys]

Originally Posted by anthonys

...the Wilson Project:

http://www.anthonysloan.com/wilsonproject.html

I'm outie. Thanks to everyone that contributed. I have a couple of big bags of art supplies and volleyballs. I'll see you folks on the flip-flop and maybe we'll go ride bikes or something.

[scorpionwoman]

Originally Posted by anthonys

I'm outie.

Be safe.

[ebxtreme]

Awesome post and, of course, photos of the year in review!!!!

I love this shot of Randall....

[Sideknob]

Great pics, brilliant!

[f2f4]

Those shots were... incredible.

I hope you don't mind that I saved a lot of them. Although I can't go riding while I'm deployed over here, it helps a lot to look at your pictures.

So thanks again.

I really hope the Wilson project goes well for you man. I regret not reading this thread soon enough.

[chuky]

going to miss these threads.

[JL de Jong]

Excellent pictures. What an adventures all over the world! Thanks for sharing.

[butchseaman]

wow dude! ... awesome images... Thanks for letting us see them