April 30,

I have focused on the theme of contrast this month in this project. Contrast is not only important to a photographer but is essential to life. This theme has opened my eyes to subjects I might have otherwise missed, and it has provided a valid reason to capture what I enjoy, the unique in life. This colorful gem of a home is in Como, an unincorporated town in South Park with a population of 439. Legend has it that Como was named for a group of early day miners from Como, Italy. It served as a depot for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad serving the silver mining areas during the Colorado Silver Boom. The post office is located in the Mountain Man Gallery. The two other businesses are a bed and breakfast and an antique store. Como is unique so we made a left turn on our way home and drove through to see what we could see. That is as good a reason as any to experience a place that otherwise might be bypassed at high speeds.

I was attracted to this home by its striking contrast of colors and unique details. Someone had a passion for the unique that is displayed here. Did you spot the green doorknob yet? The curtains add a quaint touch and make me think that someone still lives here despite the overgrown path to the front door. I wonder what this home has been a witness to in all its years. I would have enjoyed a conversation with the homeowner.

It is good to get off the beaten path and experience something memorable.

Leaving the known path turns out to be such a boon to my senses-such a remedy for my deadening habit of taking the safest, shortest route to wherever I am going.~ Barbara Brown Taylor, An Altar in the World

Peace.