Photojournalism

Fall Colors in Colorado

| Matthew Jonas
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:The suns shines through the leaves in grove of Aspen trees near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:The suns shines through the leaves in grove of Aspen trees near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:The sun illuminates water droplets on an aspen leaf by a small stream near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:The sun illuminates water droplets on an aspen leaf by a small stream near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:Aspen trees at various stages of fall color are seen from Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:Aspen trees at various stages of fall color are seen from Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:Aspen leaves litter the floor of a grove near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:Aspen leaves litter the floor of a grove near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:Aspen trees along Colo. 72 near Ward on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:Aspen trees along Colo. 72 near Ward on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:A small aspen tree is illuminated by the sun through a tree near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:A small aspen tree is illuminated by the sun through a tree near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:A grove of Aspen trees along Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:A grove of Aspen trees along Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:An aspen leaf sits on a rock by a small stream near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:An aspen leaf sits on a rock by a small stream near Colo. 72 on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO - SEPTEMBER 26:Aspen trees along Colo. 72 near Ward on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – SEPTEMBER 26:Aspen trees along Colo. 72 near Ward on Sept. 26, 2019.(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

If you are curious, I wrote a story with tips to photographing the fall colors that appeared on the front page of the Daily Camera and Times-Call. You can check it out here.

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Recent Work: Sports

| Matthew Jonas

Fairview Vs Legacy Baseball© MediaNews Group 2019

I am spending a little less time behind the desk these days due to a recent reduction in staff. It’s a lose/win situation. I was recently promoted to Photo Editor at the Boulder Daily Camera. The promotion was the result of the resignation of my longtime colleague, Paul Aiken. Aiken was at the Camera for more than 20 years. It can be tough to be creative under these circumstances but I am doing the best that I can. We still have a lot left to cover every day. Check out a few photos from recent sports assignments. Enjoy. Continue reading →

Photos From Boulder County Fair Rodeo

| Matthew Jonas

The 2017 Boulder County Fair is in full swing and that means RODEO! Please click on the photos to view them as a slide show. Thanks.

Jack Tyner jumps from his horse during the tie-down roping competition at the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Brady Buum watches a steer trot away during the steer wrestling competition at the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Bull Rider Grant Zonneveld stands next to bulls in the chutes before his ride during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Bull Rider Tyler Mattarocci gets bucked off during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
A saddle bronc rider waits behind the shoots during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
A rodeo queen carries the Colorado state flag to open the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Cole Dorenkamp hangs on during steer wrestling at the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Kenny Johnson hangs on tight while losing his hat during steer wrestling at the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Bare back rider David Strewler tries to hang on during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Saddle Bronc rider Nile Thompson hits the dirt during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Saddle Bronc rider Cory Byrd waits to ride during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Bull rider Tommy Patrick gets set to ride during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Saddle Bronc Rider Marcus Wagler gets bucked during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Jesse Sheffield holds onto a calf during the tie-down roping competition at the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Jase Stoudt hangs onto a calf during the tie-down roping competition at the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Garrett Arnold chases down a calf during tie-down roping competition at the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Bull Rider Nick Cooley tries to hang on during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Saddle Bronc rider Nile Thompson gets ready to ride during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Saddle Bronc rider Jade Taton shares a laugh with competitiors during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017
Bareback rider Tyler Ferguson tries to hold on during the CPRA sanctioned rodeo on Sunday at the Boulder County Fair in Longmont. The rodeo featured nine events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronco riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. More photos: timescall.com. Matthew Jonas/Times-Call July 30, 2017

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