Dusting

On September 23, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

It was cloudy and cold all day but as evening approached the clouds were on their way out, blue sky moving in and just a dusting of snow on the peaks in the distance. Morning will be crisp and the sky clear as a bell.

Hare

On September 22, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

A handsome looking hare posing for a portrait on the Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge earlier this summer.

Last Standing

On September 21, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

Last Standing

High up in the hills the flowers have all flowered and transition fills the air. What a wonderful time.

Good as Gold

On September 20, 2020August 22, 2020 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

The Aspen tress are doing their thing and a day spent soaking it up is an experience as good as gold.

Happy fall to all.

A job well done

On September 19, 2020August 21, 2020 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

The other day I saw a yellow flash land in a nice cedar tree. Thinking it was an unusual insect I quickly went over to get a look. Alas, it was not a new insect but a Honey Bee and to say this one was covered in pollen might be an understatement. This little bee could hard fly with the load they had acquired. After a few minutes of rest they slowly lifted off and headed back to the hive. A job well done.

Inching along

On September 18, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

Inching along from top of the plant down enjoying a meal along the way.

Caterpillars seemed so common in my youth but even while out and about most every day their numbers seem small. Perhaps it’s our location but maybe not. We were excited to find two species inching along on a late fall day. Both similar yet very distinct.

So mysterious and wonderful these creatures seem in a life of transformations.

Inching along until their next incarnation.

In golden grasses

On September 17, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

A golden pronghorn walk through golden grasses where plant and animal are one.

what’s lost

On September 16, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mike and Christy7 Comments

Reflecting on a summer that seemed to come and go and somehow felt like it did not exist. There were photos taken that prove it real but even these feel like a dream.

Walks were walked and thoroughly enjoyed yet a nagging voice walked the trail with us. Silent at times and other times loud. A whisper at time and other a shout…..What’s lost may never be found.

Yes, much can be lost in a very short time and now nowhere to run.

Oh Deer

On September 15, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

Just a few family portraits of mom and the kids. We were lucky enough to have them spend the last month or two hanging around our area. A treat to sit and watch as the kids grow up they kept us active as well as much time was spent shooing them away from the garden.

One the the youngsters caught eyeing a nice patch of late-blooming flowers.

While their sibling snacks on wild sunflower seeds.

It’s hard to not smile at a face so cute but turn your back for a second and the petunias are toast.

familiar faces

On September 14, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

The time of year where familiar faces reemerge. As fall moves along the familiar face as well as the song of the Mountain Chickadee returns. Summer spent nearby in the trees but oh so far away. It’s very nice to see a familiar face and one that brings sense to our world.