Taking a simple photo of water was all it took to instill the love of photography and the art of reflection into Frank Baer’s life.

Now his artwork is displayed in one of Denver’s largest art festivals.

Baer was there on Saturday and Sunday to offer his work for sale at the 25th annual Denver Arts Festival. His photography, displayed in many shapes and sizes, illustrates colors reflecting off of the water.

Just a few years ago, Baer took a photo of the Seattle Ferris Wheel reflecting its colors off of Elliott Bay. It was there his life changed forever. Baer said he quit his job working 40 years in IT to pursue a career in art.

Taking a picture of Seattle’s Ferris Wheel, Baer said, was “a moment in time,” the colors reflecting off the water “so compelling I started creating.”

One of the art pieces he photographed, which was on display and selling for $8,000, features lights reflecting from Elitch Garden’s “Big Wheel” Ferris Wheel.

Baer, a Denver native, said showcasing his work at the Denver Arts Festival reflects “pure joy.”

Denver Arts Festival founder and director Jim DeLutes said the festival is about “supporting Colorado artists.”

“I think it’s survived the 25 years because the artists are good and we have a lot of variety here. And the patrons, I think, really appreciate the show where they know there’s a lot of stuff going on,” he said.

Over 66% of artists at the festival are from Colorado, while the rest are from 21 states, according to DeLutes.

The festival included kid’s activities, food trucks and live music. All types of art, from three dimensions sculpting, paintings, instruments and jewelry were on display.

Mark Stephenson, an artist who creates three-dimensional depth portraits with a moving background based on where the art is seen, said the festival is one of the best ways to show his work.

“People will go in and their jaws will drop, they will move from side to side,” Stephenson said.

Baer, even after traveling across the country to showcase work, said Denver “has the most places to take photos,” he said.

While talking about one of his first published art pieces, Baer said, “This is evidence of something being out there for me, and I never thought it would be this. Art found me.”