These two males drew a crowd Saturday evening. I’ve been to Brainard Lake and Indian Peaks Wilderness Area before, but this was my first time seeing the adult male moose I had been hoping to find. Moose are considered by some to be the most dangerous animals in our forest. Thanks to a powerful zoomContinue reading “Spectacular Sight”
Tag Archives: Rocky Mountains
Sunrise (Haiku)
quickly changing hues – morning comes after the storm ever changing views
Magic in the night sky
Magical night sky moonlight tinged by distant fire surrealist view. All photos are my own. •
Moonrise on a cloudy evening (Haiku)
Glorious moon rise golden hues fill the night sky pine and Mountain View’s.
Beauty in Nature
August in the Rocky Mountains is a wonderful time to explore. Many flowers are in full bloom, their vibrant colors putting on a show. Even the deer are impressed.
Fog on a Sunny Day
Weather in the mountains is ever changing. In the midst of a sunny day the fog rolled in, hiding the nearby peaks. One of my favorite poems by Carl Sandburg: Fog The fog comes in on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.
Brainard Lake at Sunset
As the weekend winds down, those of us who want to squeeze the last drops of fun from it enjoy the sunset as we look for moose. Tonight there were none, but the magnificent sky, wildflowers, and a lone duck in the lake were enough.
Flat Irons Boulder, Colorado
The Flatirons are ranked #1 as the thing to do and see in Boulder. Hiking trails at Chautauqua afford beautiful views of these formations.
Follow Me (a deer story)
A stormy afternoon. For now, the rain falls gently, but darkness will be here soon. “Boys, follow me — I found a place for the night where we can keep our velvety antlers dry.”
Flowers make me happy
Cactus flower while hiking Chautauqua in Boulder Aster near James Creek White wildflowers Snapdragons in the garden
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