Goldfinch and Thistle

On October 15, 2016October 13, 2016 By Mike and Christy27 Comments

Seeking seeds on a sunny fall afternoon.

Just over the hill

On October 14, 2016October 13, 2016 By Mike and Christy17 Comments

Just over the hill in the early morning light an American Bison enjoys an October morning. Yellowstone NP.

Just like that

On October 12, 2016October 10, 2016 By Mike and Christy12 Comments

Just a week ago it sure felt like early fall was lingering into mid-October. Well just a week later an mid-October feels just like mid-October. A light layer of clouds blanket the sky. A light snow has fallen and the orange and yellows in the valley have a added hint of brown. Willow Creek, Grand County, CO.

In the San Juan’s.

On October 11, 2016October 11, 2016 By Mike and Christy8 Comments

Stopping for a quick photo and to catch our breath while working our way up into the San Juan Mountains of southern CO.

First of the season

On October 9, 2016October 6, 2016 By Mike and Christy32 Comments

First of the season

Autumn colors in the valley and snow up high, the transition is almost complete.

At ponds edge

On October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

Standing at the ponds edge I could not help but feel the pond was quietly looking back at me.

Eyeing Berries

On October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

This American Robin is eyeing a vine filled with berries all the while eyeing me trying to discern if it is safe to make his move. After a few minutes assessing the situation this guy flew into the vine out of sight but was definitely heard feasting away on this fall bounty.

mmmmm….berries!

In Vern’s Yard

On September 26, 2016September 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy38 Comments

Todays post is a tribute Christy’s father Vern who passed away last week at 87 years of age. Vern was a thoughtful and humble man with a deep respect for nature. Vern’s worked ceaselessly to make his yard a welcoming and comfortable place for the animals which inhabited the foothills outside of Denver, CO. These photos taken in his yard seem a fitting tribute to a great man who said much with few words.