Digitalis

On September 6, 2017August 31, 2017 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

Along the trail on a silent hike the digitalis were ringing strong.

Photographed in a dark yet very green forest.

Soft Summer Bells

On August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

Soft Summer Bells ring as we hike along the trail in the Mt Zirkel Wilderness.

Places like this are few and far between and protecting them is worth the effort.

http://wilderness.org/article/why-protect-wilderness

Summer Morning Song

On July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

With Wrens and Robins singing in the trees and Chipping Sparrows chipping we were treated to a wonderful summer morning.

Mt Zirkel Wilderness

At days end

On May 9, 2017May 5, 2017 By Mike and Christy9 Comments

At the end of a nice hike we were greeted by the sun poking through the junipers and pinion pine illuminating one of my favorite wildflowers, painted brush. It always feels good to see these flowers glowing in the sun light as spring and summer arrive.

Colorado, USA.

Broad Tailed Hummingbird

On May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Given my poor skills at identifying Hummingbirds, especially the females, please correct me if I am wrong again this time.

While we were out hiking last weekend this Broad tailed Hummingbird landed on a branch right in front of us on a very windy afternoon. I can’t imagine being a bird that weighs mere ounces buzzing about on a day with the wind as strong as that day but she was sure putting in a great effort. After a short rest she was off with that familiar hummingbird buzz and buzzed away on a breezy day.

Medicine Bow

On October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 By Mike and Christy22 Comments

Looking up towards Medicine Bow Peak in the Snowy Range on a blustery, and blustery might be an understatement, fall afternoon. Medicine Bow National Forest, WY.

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.

Lingering

On October 3, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Fall seems to be lingering this year in the high county. The temperatures seem somewhat mild, the skies the bluest of blue and the Aspen trees holing onto their leaves just a little bit longer. Taking a cue from nature we lingered as well. Watching the Aspens release their leaves into the mild breezes and sitting in the fall grass looking up at thistles and blue september skies. Linger when you can because September has come and gone the days are getting ever shorter.