Obert Visuals

07/21/2026

Golden Gatherer 🐝

In the smallest corners of nature, extraordinary detail is waiting to be discovered.

A single bee pauses for only a moment before continuing the work that keeps entire ecosystems alive. Sometimes the most remarkable stories are measured in millimeters.

07/15/2026

🏆 Honored to share some exciting news!

I’m incredibly grateful that this jellyfish image has been recognized in the 2026 ReFocus Color Photography Contest, receiving both the People’s Vote Award and an Honorable Mention in the Underwater category.

Thank you to everyone who voted, supported my work, and has followed along on this journey. Your encouragement means more than you know and continues to inspire me to keep creating and sharing the natural world through photography.

This recognition is one milestone in what I hope is a long journey, and I’m excited for what’s ahead.

Thank you for being part of it.

— Kody | ObertVisuals

07/11/2026

🏞️ Stone & Current

Not every memorable place is dramatic. Sometimes it’s a quiet stretch of river winding through polished granite, where the only sound is moving water and the breeze through the pines. Eleven Mile Canyon is full of moments like this.

07/03/2026

Granite Cascade 🏔️💧

Water has a way of shaping everything it touches. Over time, it carved its path through these granite boulders, creating this quiet cascade in Eleven Mile Canyon.

07/01/2026

🌊 Carved by Water

Following the sound of rushing water led to one of those places that reminds you just how wild and beautiful the mountains can be. Every mile was worth it.

06/29/2026

I’m excited to share that one of my photographs has been selected for the People’s Vote in the reFocus Awards!

It’s an honor to have my work recognized, and I’d be incredibly grateful for your support. If you’ve enjoyed following my photography journey, I’d love it if you could take a moment to cast a vote.

You can vote once a day for the next two weeks! Every vote means a lot, and thank you to everyone who has encouraged me along the way. Thank you so much!

🗳️ Vote here:

2026 People’s Vote Awards by reFocus Awards is now open

06/26/2026

✨ Valley of Stars ✨

Thirty seconds at a time, collecting light that began its journey thousands of years ago.

Under one of Colorado’s darkest skies, the heart of the Milky Way rises above the mountains—a reminder of how small we are and how incredible the universe really is.

06/24/2026

🌼 Desert Gold 🌼

A burst of color hidden among the thorns. Sometimes the harshest landscapes produce the most unexpected beauty.

06/23/2026

Paint Mines Canyon 🌄

A hidden corner of Colorado painted in shades of gold, pink, and white.

06/22/2026

Ocean Nebula 🪼

A nebula of living light, drifting through an endless sea of blue.