Picture? Perfect.

A picture is worth a thousand words ...

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Picture? Perfect ... A picture is worth a thousand words. As a writer, that stings a little. But there's probably some truth there — especially with all the megapixel-horsepower they cram into the cameras in our phones these days! In Saturday's Montrose Daily Press, we published Alan Todd's Musings From Ouray column, which centered on Kodak's Brownie camera. That camera, released in 1900, is credited with bringing photography to the masses. We've come a long way since the Brownie, with most people carrying around a phone in their pocket that can take photos so crisp and clear they singe your eyeballs. Naturally, this makes me think of a Spiderman movie, one of the old ones with Toby McGuire. Spiderman, if you recall, works at a newspaper as a photographer. Before Spidey started snapping selfies of himself for the front page (which, sidenote, is ethically iffy) the Daily Bugle was having a difficult time procuring photos of the masked webslinger. Finally, some kid snaps a photo on his phone. And not one of the modern-marvel phones of today, but an ancient flip phone of yesteryear. These days, pretty much all of us have the ability to whip a camera-phone out of our pocket and snap an increasingly high-quality photo of Spiderman. Or, perhaps, snap photos of the Red Hawks' soccer and lacrosse matches or track meets. Or, maybe of the aurora borealis lighting Black Canyon. Thankfully, some citizen-photogs have taken to this task and then submitted their photographs to the newspaper for publication. This is awesome, as the Daily Press's team of reporters are not able to be everywhere at once, so these photo submissions are welcome and useful and allow us to bring you a fuller account of what's going on in the community. So, if you're out and about and happen to see Spiderman — or a soccer match, or a mesmorizing sunset — snap a photo and send it our way. Whether you're shooting with an old Brownie, a smartphone or a Hasselblad, these photos will help us better relay the story of this community. Have a Good One, Jeremy Morrison, managing editor Want energy? Subscribe or renew your subscription of the Montrose Press for a chance to win two free Mt. Sneffels Energy Boost IV's from Montrose IV Hydration! Subscribe today at https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set up. Fe

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Healing with music | From the Newsroom

The We are Water exhibit has left Montrose, but it also made an impact in its wake.

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Water is sacred and alive Last Friday evening I attended one of the last events associated with the We are Water exhibit that has been showcased at the Montrose Regional Library these last few months. Flutist Bobby Jimenez was the speaker for this event, sharing stories about the importance of water as well as playing some of his original music on flutes he has made himself. It was the end of a long, busy week, and I found myself walking into the museum feeling rushed and exhausted. But when Jimenez started playing his flutes my breath began to slow down. As he talked about water — and those who do not have a reliable drinking source of it — I was reminded of what is truly important in our lives. By the time the event was over I felt more centered, more open, and more exhilarated by the cool evening breeze. Don't worry if you missed the event, you can read the full story here. Also, look forward to the museum's upcoming summer events, such as their annual Community Appreciation Festival, which will be held on June 10 this year. — Have a music filled weekend, Rhiannon Flutist Bobby Jimenez playing original music at last week's We are Water event at the Ute Indian Museum, April 21. (Rhiannon Bergman/Montrose Daily Press) The full picture The lilacs are almost ready to bloom, meaning we are in the thick of springtime. Along with the warmer weather, we have lots of great stories from all around the Wester Slope coming your way. There are features on mountain bike trails just waiting to be explored around Grand Junction, a popular restaurant re-opening in Delta, and Picking at the Pea returning tomorrow, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pea Green. Want energy? Subscribe or renew your subscription of the Montrose Press for a chance to win two free Mt. Sneffels Energy Boost IV's from Montrose IV Hydration! Subscribe today at https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set. https://www.montrosepress.com/free_access/foster-homes-fill-critical-need-for-shelter-cats/article_9a4a30a4-ca91-11ed-901d-23aeede5f39c.html

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