The gift of spring rains are many and short lived.
Wild Iris blooming in the Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge, Walden CO.
Tag: wildflowers
When the desert blooms
Only for a short time and not every year. When the desert blooms.
High on the Colorado Plateau of western Colorado.
At days end
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.
Thirsty
Wandering around on the Pawnee National Grasslands last weekend it was quite clear the land is thirsty.
Areas where temporary ponds usually are found are dry as a bone this year.
Flowers from last year remain but the new flowers are asking for rain.
A vast landscape in search of a drink…where are you April Showers.
April 8th 2017 on the Pawnee National Grassland.
Like Caterpillars
Catkins emerge like caterpillars crawling from a tree. One after another glowing in the forest light.
One after another springing to life.
Another sign spring has sprung.
Crown Hill Park in Wheat Ridge, CO.
April Showers
Well it just had to happen. The Peach Tree just decided it was time to flower and along comes an April snow shower. Looks iffy for peaches again this year. However, given the lack of moisture we have had this spring five inches or so of an April shower is truly a welcomed event and perhaps will bring May flowers.
Seed Pod
Look but don’t touch. Valuable goods contained in this pod. Natures way of keeping life going.
A promise fulfilled
It’s always nice to have something you can count on. Although it may not always occur on your schedule or terms nature always makes good on the promise of spring.
Forest Bouquet
Arranged and displayed in a quiet corner of a quiet forest. This self-made bouquet brought a smile to my day.
Decembers Light
The mid-December sun, traveling low across southern sky casts long shadows on the icey blue face of a small pond and gently lights the landscape beyond. Decembers light is like no other and helps me keep track of the time like no wall calendar or wristwatch can.
nature has no boss 
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