Extracting tiny seeds from a dried thistle seems like a tough way to earn your keep but this finch is a master of his trade. We watched as this guy quickly pulled seeds from the dried thistle and had himself quite a meal. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
Seeking and sometimes finding that little piece of solitude keeps the journey going on.
The plants of the high desert once green with the summers rains now glow golden with the November setting sun. A nice way to add a bit of warmth to start of a chilly night in the high desert of Northern New Mexico.
A setting sun in west welcoming in the early rising November super moon above the mountains to the east. Taos, NM.
A Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep grazing in the Rio Grande Gorge in NM. These guys were reintroduced to the region around 10 years ago and seem to be doing very well. We were surprised to observe several on recent hike in that area including one youngster grazing along with their Mom.
A beautiful early November sunset on a local pond. Not so long ago but far away. The the leaves are all down and now the colors in the sky have changed into their winter shades.
A Magpie enjoying their perch at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Denver, CO.
Across the valley the peaks have had snow.
They sky is tinted in wispy dark clouds.
Across the valley all is good.
Through the haze and between the clouds light will find its way. Bryce Canyon, UT
When it feels that night time is waxing and daylight on the wane looking ingot the the sunlight helps guide my way.
nature has no boss 
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