YouReport Photos, Fall 2011

Icicles Jane Nault of Evergreen took this photo on Dec. 26 of "an ice sculpture formed off our eaves."

Stephen Johnson from Centennial sent in this photo Dec. 25. He wrote, "Taken at the pond near Cherry Knolls Park in Centennial. Lots of ducks and geese frequent this pond. I caught this mallard hen landing on the snow covered ice on the lake."

Duck Stephen Johnson from Centennial sent in this photo Dec. 25. He wrote, "Taken at the pond near Cherry Knolls Park in Centennial. Lots of ducks and geese frequent this pond. I caught this mallard hen landing on the snow covered ice on the lake."

Santa Sue Castellion from Fraser sent in this photo on Dec. 23.

Snowboarding Terri Tymkovich of Denver took this photo of a snowboarder at Copper Mountain on Dec. 21, 2011.

Turkey In The Tree Peter Pereira of Centennial took this photo on Dec. 16 of a "Wild Turkey this evening on the Highline Canal."

Chris Bradford of Winter Park took this photo on Dec. 17 in the "Winter Park Fraser Valley from a vacation rental home with Winter Park Lodging Company.'"

High Country Balloon Chris Bradford of Winter Park took this photo on Dec. 17 in the "Winter Park Fraser Valley from a vacation rental home with Winter Park Lodging Company.'"

Holiday Lights In Estes Park Marsha Hobert of Estes Park took this photo of her mountain town on Dec. 23.

Sam Toscano of Broomfield took this photo on Nov. 27 while walking his dogs. He wrote: "I happened upon this horned owl, perched in a tree adjacent to a lake. I've seen him here before, so I was on the lookout."

Horned Owl Sam Toscano of Broomfield took this photo on Nov. 27 while walking his dogs. He wrote: "I happened upon this horned owl, perched in a tree adjacent to a lake. I've seen him here before, so I was on the lookout."

Parker Fire Sharron Moore took this photo on Dec. 12 of a garage fire in Parker. She wrote that the South Metro firefighters responded quickly.

Tebowing At Altitude Greg Liptak of Roxborough Park took this photo on Dec. 11 of "beginning skiers Tebowing in Beaver Creek."

Lunar Eclipse Mike Lewis from Longmont took this photo of a lunar eclipse on Dec. 9, 2011.

Parker Holiday House Bob Hazen of Parker took this photo of his house decorated with holiday lights and submitted it to CBS4 on Dec. 6, 2011.

Bob Atkinson of Fort Collins took this photo on Dec. 6 with the following description: "Lake Loveland from Taft on west side, about 8:15 this morning. Picnic area on a point jutting out from the lake near beach with geese resting on the ice in the early morning fog coming off the lake."

Foggy Picnic Area Bob Atkinson of Fort Collins took this photo on Dec. 6 with the following description: "Lake Loveland from Taft on west side, about 8:15 this morning. Picnic area on a point jutting out from the lake near beach with geese resting on the ice in the early morning fog coming off the lake."

Old Town Parker Young Kim from Denver sent in this photo taken at the O'Brien Park entrance in Parker on Dec. 7.

Peter Pereira of Centennial took this photo on Dec. 2 with the following description: "I took this picture of the inflated Santa with a Green Thumb at Wilmore's Garden Center."

Santa With A Green Thumb Peter Pereira of Centennial took this photo on Dec. 2 with the following description: "I took this picture of the inflated Santa with a Green Thumb at Wilmore's Garden Center."

Michelle Copple of Greeley took this photo on Dec. 2 "just off of 47th Ave and 20th St. by Monfort Park in Greeley." He described it as "beautiful ice crystals on the trees this morning."

Ice Crystals Michelle Copple of Greeley took this photo on Dec. 2 "just off of 47th Ave and 20th St. by Monfort Park in Greeley." He described it as "beautiful ice crystals on the trees this morning."

Squirrel William Witmer from Lakewood sent in this photo on Dec. 3.

Raccoon Marsha Hobert from Glen Haven sent in this photo of a raccoon on Dec. 2.

Suzanne McGarry took this photo on Dec. 1 in Morrison. In her note about the photo she wrote to CBS4: "Cracked me up. Is this what your weather reporters mean when they say "It is a 'blinding' snowstorm"?"

Blinding Snowstorm Suzanne McGarry took this photo on Dec. 1 in Morrison. In her note about the photo she wrote to CBS4: "Cracked me up. Is this what your weather reporters mean when they say "It is a 'blinding' snowstorm"?"

Snowy Thursday Abdul Abri of Longmont took this photo on Dec. 1.

Kat Bradley-Bennett of Longmont took this photo of an ice formation that reminded her of "cougar paws" on Nov. 24 while hiking up to Rampart Range Reservoir.

Cougar Paws Kat Bradley-Bennett of Longmont took this photo of an ice formation that reminded her of "cougar paws" on Nov. 24 while hiking up to Rampart Range Reservoir.

Crescent Moon Matt Schaefer of Littleton took this photo on Nov. 27 from his deck.

Downtown Rink Evelina Sarles took this photo on Nov. 26 at the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park in Denver.

Stephen Johnson from Centennial sent in this photo on Nov. 27. He wrote, "I took my grandson out to Cherry Creek Reservoir to watch the airplanes and helicopters at the Model Airplane Park. Mount Evans is in the background."

Model Plane Stephen Johnson from Centennial sent in this photo on Nov. 27. He wrote, "I took my grandson out to Cherry Creek Reservoir to watch the airplanes and helicopters at the Model Airplane Park. Mount Evans is in the background."

Peter Pereira from Centennial sent in this photo on Nov. 24. He wrote, "I took this picture of the flock of Canada Geese flying over Littleton on Thanksgiving day. They look ever elegant and precise when flying in formation."

Geese Peter Pereira from Centennial sent in this photo on Nov. 24. He wrote, "I took this picture of the flock of Canada Geese flying over Littleton on Thanksgiving day. They look ever elegant and precise when flying in formation."

"This is my Thanksgiving Friend," Sharron Moore of Parker wrote about this photo taken on Nov. 23. "Was trimming branches when this wonderful animal came to help. No telephoto used just up front and personal."

Thanksgiving Friend "This is my Thanksgiving Friend," Sharron Moore of Parker wrote about this photo taken on Nov. 23. "Was trimming branches when this wonderful animal came to help. No telephoto used just up front and personal."

Marsha Hobert took this photo in Estes Park on Nov. 23. She wrote: "It is never a dull day up in Estes, but after 30 years I still am in awe that I can go to the office and see elk at my doorstep."

Elk Marsha Hobert took this photo in Estes Park on Nov. 23. She wrote: "It is never a dull day up in Estes, but after 30 years I still am in awe that I can go to the office and see elk at my doorstep."

Deb Craft of Boulder took this photo in Boulder on Nov. 19 on Flagstaff Mountain. It shows the first lighting of the star that's seen from many parts of Boulder County during the holidays. "We always enjoy being there at this time. And I always take a picture!"

Flagstaff Star Deb Craft of Boulder took this photo in Boulder on Nov. 19 on Flagstaff Mountain. It shows the first lighting of the star that's seen from many parts of Boulder County during the holidays. "We always enjoy being there at this time. And I always take a picture!"

Blue Jay Michael Smith from Westminster sent in this photo on Nov. 19.

Andrew Murray from Broomfield send in this photo on Nov. 19. He wrote, "Hills above Rock Creek. I often throw snowballs up in the air to get funny/goofy pics of my ex-girlfriend's Australian Shepherd, Monty, but this one turned out amazingly perfect in timing and composition.

Dog Andrew Murray from Broomfield send in this photo on Nov. 19. He wrote, "Hills above Rock Creek. I often throw snowballs up in the air to get funny/goofy pics of my ex-girlfriend's Australian Shepherd, Monty, but this one turned out amazingly perfect in timing and composition.

Whitetailed deer Paul Avant of Highlands Ranch took this photo on Nov. 2 at Cherry Creek State Park.

Late Fall Colors Michael Smith of Westminster took this photo on Nov. 16.

Geese Peter Pereira of Centennial took this photo on Nov. 3 of some geese walking carefully across some thin ice at Cooley Lake in Littleton.

Darrell Spangler of Estes Park took these two photos on Nov. 14 on Homestead Drive, just off of Fall River Road. He wrote: "Fortunately the tree missed the cabin by maybe five feet!" (Submit a YouReport Photo)

Fallen Ponderosa Darrell Spangler of Estes Park took these two photos on Nov. 14 on Homestead Drive, just off of Fall River Road. He wrote: "Fortunately the tree missed the cabin by maybe five feet!" (Submit a YouReport Photo)

Eric Duncan of Milliken took this photo along Interstate 25 at the Mead exit on Nov. 12. He wrote it was a "one vehicle roll over Ford Pickup hauling an enclosed snowmobile trailer. Apparently caused by high winds."

Windy Crash Eric Duncan of Milliken took this photo along Interstate 25 at the Mead exit on Nov. 12. He wrote it was a "one vehicle roll over Ford Pickup hauling an enclosed snowmobile trailer. Apparently caused by high winds."

Dogs Stephen Johnson from Centennial sent in this photo taken at at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Nov. 11.

Longs Peak Moon Barbara Kerns from Thornton sent in this photo of the "Beaver Moon" setting over Longs Peak.

Brenda Janssen of Golden took this photo on Nov. 6. She wrote: "Thought this would be a great picture for Veterans Day. It was taken at Fort Logan Cemetery. We go there every year to celebrate my deceased Father's Birthday. Connor (pictured) who is his great grandson, shares the same birthday of Nov. 10."

Fort Logan Cemetery Brenda Janssen of Golden took this photo on Nov. 6. She wrote: "Thought this would be a great picture for Veterans Day. It was taken at Fort Logan Cemetery. We go there every year to celebrate my deceased Father's Birthday. Connor (pictured) who is his great grandson, shares the same birthday of Nov. 10."

Moon, Deer generic (credit: Dona Klein)

Fluffing Up Cherie Kanemoto of Fort Collins took this photo from her porch on Nov. 2.

Mark Lloyd Wilson took this photo on Nov. 11 of the fire in Kittredge that destroyed an elderly man's home and left him with burns on his hands. Wilson took the photo from his back deck.

High Country Fire Mark Lloyd Wilson took this photo on Nov. 11 of the fire in Kittredge that destroyed an elderly man's home and left him with burns on his hands. Wilson took the photo from his back deck.

Judi Williams of Gilpin County took this photo of a coyote in the snow on Nov. 2 in Dory Lakes between Black Hawk and Rollinsville. She wrote "He was hunting for the small critters we have in our yard."

Hunting Judi Williams of Gilpin County took this photo of a coyote in the snow on Nov. 2 in Dory Lakes between Black Hawk and Rollinsville. She wrote "He was hunting for the small critters we have in our yard."

Wolford Reservoir

Winter rippling reflection Wolford Res

Barbara Kerns from Thornton sent in this photo taken at Wolford Reservoir on Nov. 4.

Frosty Leaves Brooke Robertson of Loveland took this photo in her neighborhood on Nov. 3.

Chilly Pumpkins Mark Russell of Walden took this photo on Nov. 2.

Clearing The Streets Tanya Mendez of Edgewater took this photo early on Nov. 2 in Edgewater while the snow was falling and the snowplows were out.

Bats on Halloween Dave Collins of Denver took this photo of bats at the Denver Zoo on Halloween.

Halloween, On Bikes Juanita Trujilo took this photo on Oct. 29 in Federal Heights. She wrote "@Home getting ready for our Motorcycle Ride."

Denver Skyline (credit: Jake Padilla)

Pumpkin Patch Forrest Plesko from Federal Heights sent in this photo taken off Highway 287 near Dillon Road in Broomfield on Oct. 28.

Alison Naples of Golden took this photo on Oct. 27 "in Golden, off of I-70 near the Chief Hosa Lodge, facing south. Shows a beautiful untouched snowfall as the morning mist rises off the pond in this little valley."

Morning Mist Alison Naples of Golden took this photo on Oct. 27 "in Golden, off of I-70 near the Chief Hosa Lodge, facing south. Shows a beautiful untouched snowfall as the morning mist rises off the pond in this little valley."

Rhonda Roberts of Platteville took this photo on Oct. 26. She wrote "Our birdfeeder statue got a new hair-do, from this snow storm. Taken at my home, east of Platteville." See a photo gallery with all the photos from the snowstorm.

Statue Gets A Snow-Do Rhonda Roberts of Platteville took this photo on Oct. 26. She wrote "Our birdfeeder statue got a new hair-do, from this snow storm. Taken at my home, east of Platteville." See a photo gallery with all the photos from the snowstorm.

Skip Weathers of Loveland took this photo on Oct. 26 of the heavy snow on a tree whose leaves hadn't fallen yet. See a photo gallery with all the photos from the snowstorm.

October Snow Skip Weathers of Loveland took this photo on Oct. 26 of the heavy snow on a tree whose leaves hadn't fallen yet. See a photo gallery with all the photos from the snowstorm.

Such Bright Colors Jacqueline Trice lives in the Lakeshore development in Aurora and took this photo on Oct. 21 in her front yard.

Pearl Street Mall Russ Croop took this photo on Oct. 22 on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall with his new iPhone 4S.

John Dodds of Northglenn took this photo at the Fort Logan National Cemetery on Oct. 18. US Navy veteran Dwight Stwalley (1944-2011) was laid to rest.

Military Tribute John Dodds of Northglenn took this photo at the Fort Logan National Cemetery on Oct. 18. US Navy veteran Dwight Stwalley (1944-2011) was laid to rest.

Pumpkin Patch Monique Houston from Aurora sent in this photo taken at the Pumpkin Patch Event on Oct. 16.

Casey Day of Silver Plume took this photo on Oct. 17, 2011, at Loveland Ski Area after the resort "received the first big dump of snow since they opened. Over 9" and still falling!"

Loveland Casey Day of Silver Plume took this photo on Oct. 17, 2011, at Loveland Ski Area after the resort "received the first big dump of snow since they opened. Over 9" and still falling!"

Stephen Johnson of Centennial took this photo on Oct. 12 from Riverside Cemetery, "Denver' Pioneer Cemetery." He wrote "Riverside opened in 1876 and is the final resting place of many of early Denver's movers and shakers. It is 4 miles north of Downtown Denver as seen in the background."

Denver's Past & Present Stephen Johnson of Centennial took this photo on Oct. 12 from Riverside Cemetery, "Denver' Pioneer Cemetery." He wrote "Riverside opened in 1876 and is the final resting place of many of early Denver's movers and shakers. It is 4 miles north of Downtown Denver as seen in the background."

Clouds & Colors Steve Adams took this photo on Oct. 6 at the Silver Jack Reservoir in Colorado's Uncompaghre Forest.

Pikes Peak Debbie Gaskill from Arvada sent in this photo taken on Rampart Range Road just west of the Castle Rock area on Oct. 15.

Elk Peter Pereira from Centennial sent in this photo taken at Estes Park Golf Course on Oct. 14.

Bear Lake Gene Schumacher from Livermore sent in this photo taken at Bear Lake on Oct. 14.

Hunter's Moon Kathy Sellmer of Windsor took this photo in Winsdor on Oct. 12.

Pumpkin Patch Peter Pereira of Centennial took this photo on Oct. 11 of the pumpkin patch at Hudson Gardens in Littleton.

Genesee Sunrise Phil Klump took this photo from his deck in Genesee on Oct. 11.

Fall Colors, Fall Snow Steve Adams of Conifer took this photo "near Silver Jack Res. with Sheep Mountain in the distance" on Oct. 6.

Summit Summit enjoys 6 inches of snow on Oct. 8, 2011, in Coal Creek Canyon. (Photo by Ryan Clark)

Lisa Schreiner of Arvada took this photo on Sept. 24 in Estes Park. "This bear had climbed up the tree and had the traffic on Moraine Ave at a standstill."

Bear In A Tree Lisa Schreiner of Arvada took this photo on Sept. 24 in Estes Park. "This bear had climbed up the tree and had the traffic on Moraine Ave at a standstill."

Mt. Audubon Deb Craft of Boulder took this photo on Oct. 1 of Mt. Audobon.

High Country In Early October JoAnn Vineyard of Buena Vista took this photo on Oct. 5 near North Fork Reservoir.

Tom Scanlan of Breckenridge took this photo on Oct. 2 and used the following description: "5:45PM, deck of our house at 11,000 feet on the side of Mt. Baldy, Breckenridge. Mr. Red Fox decided to check out what was going on in the kitchen! Looked in, was a little bored because I didn't ask him in, so it was nap time!! We live at edge of treeline, with everything north of us undeveloped for miles at this altitude. Guess Mr. Fox is used to us!!"

Mr. Fox Tom Scanlan of Breckenridge took this photo on Oct. 2 and used the following description: "5:45PM, deck of our house at 11,000 feet on the side of Mt. Baldy, Breckenridge. Mr. Red Fox decided to check out what was going on in the kitchen! Looked in, was a little bored because I didn't ask him in, so it was nap time!! We live at edge of treeline, with everything north of us undeveloped for miles at this altitude. Guess Mr. Fox is used to us!!"

Fall High Country Snow Patty Thomas of Taylor Park took this photo on Oct. 4 "from the deck of our cabin in Taylor Park near Tin Cup."

Joe Summers of Centennial took this photo on Sept. 17 of a rainbow on Turquoise Lake. He wrote "It had just finished raining when this rainbow appeared. I have never been this close before. It was breath taking!"

Rainbow Hits Water Joe Summers of Centennial took this photo on Sept. 17 of a rainbow on Turquoise Lake. He wrote "It had just finished raining when this rainbow appeared. I have never been this close before. It was breath taking!"

Peaking Fall Colors Luke Finn of Gold Hill took this photo on Oct. 2 of fall colors off Boulder County Road 52 near Ward.

Kenosha Pass Saikat Chatterjee from Denver sent in this photo taken on Kenosha Pass on Oct. 2.

Hanging Lake Young Kim sent in this photo taken at Hanging Lake on Oct. 1.

Boreas Pass Bob Battenhouse took this photo on Sept. 19 on Boreas Pass of "the aspens in full gold."

Mile High Orange Jason Whitson took this photo on Sept. 25 at "One Mine Street west of Indiana Street on Highway 72."

Heather Stone of Louisville took this photo of a hot air balloon that came to a landing in an open field in her neighborhood on Sept. 27.

Hot Air Balloon Landing Heather Stone of Louisville took this photo of a hot air balloon that came to a landing in an open field in her neighborhood on Sept. 27.

Linda Carpenter of Thornton took this photo of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on Sept. 24 while on a trip from Pagosa Springs to Silverton.

Narrow Gauge Train Arrives Linda Carpenter of Thornton took this photo of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on Sept. 24 while on a trip from Pagosa Springs to Silverton.

Stephen Johnson from Centennial sent in this photo on Sept. 25. He wrote, "This is Summit Lake on the first day of fall. Snow on the left side of the photo is new this season. The snow field at the top near center never melts. Kind of like a mini glacier. It can be seen from Denver area year round."

Summit Lake Stephen Johnson from Centennial sent in this photo on Sept. 25. He wrote, "This is Summit Lake on the first day of fall. Snow on the left side of the photo is new this season. The snow field at the top near center never melts. Kind of like a mini glacier. It can be seen from Denver area year round."

Debbie Gaskill took this photo in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on Sept. 22 "on the Mitchell Lake Trail after a snowfall last night."

Mitchell Lake Trail Debbie Gaskill took this photo in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on Sept. 22 "on the Mitchell Lake Trail after a snowfall last night."

Echo Lake Michael Testa from Aurora sent in this photo taken at Echo Lake on Sept. 24.

Sam Toscano of Broomfield took this photo on Sept. 17 "on Snowmass Mountain at the Lynn Britt Cabin. It was a rainy day in the high country, and I came across this leaf pattern on a picnic bench."

Fall Design Sam Toscano of Broomfield took this photo on Sept. 17 "on Snowmass Mountain at the Lynn Britt Cabin. It was a rainy day in the high country, and I came across this leaf pattern on a picnic bench."

Snake In Garden Jesse Sarles took this photo of a garter snake in Louisville in the backyard of a neighbor's home on Sept. 17.

Click here to see the photos from the YouReport Summer 2011 photo gallery, including this great photo by Peter Wynn.

Check Out The YouReport Summer 2011 Gallery Click here to see the photos from the YouReport Summer 2011 photo gallery, including this great photo by Peter Wynn.