Coneflowers

On August 3, 2017July 21, 2017 By Mike and Christy11 Comments

The coneflowers are sure making the most of the summer sun.

Elephants on Parade

On July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy11 Comments

Shortly after the snow melts and the boggy grassy areas are still wet the Elephant Head Lousewort Flowers (Pedicularis Groenlandica) come into full bloom. Their blooms always seem short lived but this year we were lucky enough to stumble across fields full of them in their prime on a recent hike in the Colorado high country.

Elephants on Parade in the Mt Zirkel Wilderness, CO.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedicularis_groenlandica

Milk Weed Portrait

On June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 By Mike and Christy26 Comments

Milk Weed, from bud to flower, posing nicely in the evening sunlight.

Everywhere we look on our daily walk milk weed is springing forth. Most plants have buds just waiting to burst into flower while a few have started their blooms. We all know milkweed is an important flower for the Monarch Butterfly but given its abundance it helps sustain many pollinators both large and small.

Summer is truly upon us…on your mark, get set….go.

Along Clear Creek in Denver, CO.

Journey to the center of the sunflower

On August 29, 2016September 1, 2016 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

I know your mother told you to never look directly into the sun but this time it’s ok…really. I bet you can feel the heat coming off it right now.

Along the rustlers gulch trail outside of Crested Butte, CO.

Rocky Mountain Columbines

On August 24, 2016August 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

One in the prime of life and another getting ready to burst onto the scene. Rocky Mountain Columbines are pure summer delight growing wild along the trails in the Rocky Mountains.

Painted Brush

On August 15, 2016August 7, 2016 By Mike and Christy25 Comments

Painted Brush

Painted brush are just so cool. They are a companion on my yearly wanderings. In spring they are blooming in the deserts and foothills and they follow me along into the high mountains in the peak of summer. So many colors, the fuzz, and the shape, I just might have to post more as the summer progresses as every new photo becomes an old friend.

Along the trail

On July 21, 2016 By Mike and Christy15 Comments

Dancing gently in the breeze these flowers made a walk along this trail one to remember.

Mostly Sunny

On July 10, 2016July 10, 2016 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

A beautiful summer wildflower blooming up high in rustlers gulch outside of Crested Butte Colorado makes even a cloudy day appear to be full of sunshine.