Tim Nielsen photography

05/27/2026

27 May 2026 - Peonies in our backyard

03/10/2026

Sunset 🌅 from my backyard in Windsor, Colorado

03/03/2026

The sun sets on a winter that never happened at the More Barn in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

11/03/2025

Pumpkins, blue jays, and squirrels providing early November autumn scenery.

10/31/2025

Collage Season

10/02/2025

Collages save data space when sharing with those with slow download speeds. Consider them when you capture awesome experiences and have a tendency to over explain. 🤪

09/29/2025

27 September 2025 - Berry Picker hiking trail in Vail, Colorado. 3.2 miles with 2,223 vertical feet of elevation gain. Peak fall color on a spectacular day.

06/07/2025

In 1963, Polaroid’s chief chemist Howard G. Rogers stood proudly alongside his team, surrounded by an astonishing 5,000 bottles of chemical compounds. This remarkable collection represented years of tireless experimentation and innovation dedicated to cracking the code of color instant photography. Each bottle contained a vital piece of the puzzle that would soon revolutionize how people captured and shared moments.

The painstaking process to develop Polaroid’s color film was one of science, patience, and creativity. Rogers and his colleagues meticulously tested thousands of chemical formulas to achieve the perfect balance needed for instant color development—a feat that pushed the boundaries of photographic technology at the time. Their work wasn’t just about creating images; it was about capturing life’s vibrant hues in an instant, forever changing the world of photography.

This iconic moment captured in 1963 symbolizes a turning point in visual history. The breakthroughs made by Rogers and his team paved the way for Polaroid’s groundbreaking color film, which would soon put the power of instant color photography into the hands of millions. Their dedication and scientific brilliance transformed photography from a slow, complex process into an immediate and magical experience.

04/22/2025

03/08/2025

A decade ago, my first visit to Lake Tahoe.