A setting sun and a risen moon each contributing a special light to an expansive landscape.
Author: Mike and Christy
Sniffing Snowberries
A young Black Bear using their extraordinary sense of smell takes some time stop and sniff the berries. Snowberries to be exact. He decided to pass but snowberries are an important food source for many birds in winter. Snowberries are also but considered poisonous to humans.
Our Public Lands
Many, if not most, of the photographs we post on this site and much of the the enjoyment we get from being part of nature is the result of the extensive network of public lands we as Americans possess. These lands have always been and are currently under attack. The Film Public Trust is worth watching and one we hope you will pass along to others.
Green Tailed Towhee: Pipilo chlorurus
We had not seen a Green Tailed Towhee all summer so it was quite a pleasure to see one of these secretive birds in the distance a week or two ago.
Along the wash
Cottonwood trees, canyon walls and a fine blue sky. Life finds a way where water flows.
Inherent
Beauty and geology were both inherent and walked hand in hand across the landscape on a fine fall day.
as the wind blew
As the wind blew the earth sang.
Shapes were shaped and colors were born.
Time walked ever on.
Above the Butte
Clouds gather above the butte yet only a sprinkle of rain.
As the moon rises
Walking along a quiet road as a half moon rose above the canyon walls a dream of solitude was dreamt that night.
on a swivel
Quietly perched and giving us the 180 degree head turn like only an owl can give a Great Horned Owl waits in the early evening light for their day to begin.
