A Fine Day

On September 17, 2017August 31, 2017 By Mike and Christy22 Comments

Hiking up high near Lake Irwin in central Colorado on a fine September day.

Prickly Poppies

On September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 By Mike and Christy9 Comments

Prickly Poppies are a wonderful wildflower to have around. On our daily walks we can rest assured we will find some in bloom. Once found, we can stop for a moment and enjoy the show as beetles, bees and ants do their work pollinating these delicate flowers. Even now, as fall approaches and most of the other wildflowers have lost their blooms, a few Prickly Poppies are still going strong.

They a treat for they eyes, like little whipped cream sundaes with a cherries on top.

Those little prickles protect such delicate yet tough flowers.

I am looking forward to see how long they continue blooming into the fall.

https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/argemone_pleiacantha.shtml

Denver, CO

That Perfect Seat

On September 7, 2017September 2, 2017 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

We watched as this little Song Sparrow cozied into what looked to be a custom seat made just for them. Carved by time and weathered to just the right smoothness. A perfect place to sit for a while and enjoy the view.

Along the trail

On August 28, 2017July 22, 2017 By Mike and Christy7 Comments

Along the trail
Silent footsteps
Wildflowers speak

Northern, CO.

Summer Sunset on the Pond

On August 20, 2017July 20, 2017 By Mike and Christy17 Comments

Yesterday I could feel it happening. The sunset is getting earlier, the algae is in full bloom and the nights have cooled down just a few degrees. Summer is still hanging on and we may even get a few sweltering days but I can feel fall just around the corner. Zeroimage pinhole camera and Kodak Film.

Until we meet again

On August 17, 2017August 16, 2017 By Mike and Christy12 Comments

Earlier this summer we were lucky enough to have a few little Bushtits visiting the trees nearby. I miss those little guys and sure hope we are lucky enough to have them visit again next summer.

Ocean view

On August 10, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy32 Comments

Ocean view

A nice quiet view to start the week. Looking into the pacific ocean on a quiet morning.

The Calm Before

On August 8, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy61 Comments

Calm before the storm

Calm water and a funky sky hours before a major storm blew through. Rain and wind all night had us holding onto the tent poles to prevent a collapse. A little vinegar in the stew makes it just a bit more flavorful. Angmagssalik fjord, Greenland.