Autumn Glory

 

yesterday 

the western larch

were cloaked in their golden hues

most the day was cloudy gray

and 

then the sun came out to show off the beauty even more

entirely tangible how light coming through autumn colors

inspires vitality and awe

these beautiful days pass by swiftly

and 

nearing deep cold temps will change the colors fast.

Be sure to get out and enjoy!

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Autumn turns to Winter

A week ago

I walked along a river, the sun was out, it was lovely and warm. There were rocks cuddled in moss. 

The previous snow had melted away,

it felt like autumn again.

 Western larch, though fading, 

still appeared as golden torches lighting up the mountains.

This seed pod was maybe an inch long. 

I have no idea what plant it is. This close up shows me details my eyes could not see. I am mesmerized at the design for protecting and sending off it's seeds. 

Let me know if you know what it is. 

For two days it has been snowing.

It is a winter wonderland out there.
I plowed for the first time of the season. 

The little birds are busy as can be, 

collecting seeds and seem happy as can be.

I never know who I will see when I look out the window!

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Ice Crystals

this tiny frosty leaf caught my eye

it wasn't until I got it on the computer that I saw the frost in shapes like flowers!

I had never seen this before

I love the endless wonders of our world!

when the sun appears

tiny spheres of snow melt become gems 

adorning the golden Western larch needles

it's been 

a lot

like this lately

wishing you a lovely week

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Enjoying Autumn

as the sun began to set last night

a parting in the clouds

and sunlight kissed the top of the mountain

I have been studying our forest mushrooms

and tossed some old ones into my bushes

this young deer found them delightful

the other day I walked among golden giants

 

spied treasures on the forest floor

hiked along a creek

seemed we were in a fairytale

full of lichen, moss and fungi

through an opening in the trees

we saw winter kissing autumn

perhaps one of the tiniest mushrooms i have ever seen

strong enough to hold a raindrop

a week or more ago

autumn snow cloaked our world

for a few hours

now we are back to rain

and 

golden forests galore

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Montana Spring Flowers and Macros

sweet little bell

flowers of the kinnikinnick

so happy to see you

trillium 

darling of the forest

curly bit of bark

upon a mossy carpet

 

mandala of tiny flowers

called Mountain lover

so tiny the flowers could nearly be missed

 

the details of cedar

a joy to behold

Red Twinberry

sweet spring flowers

above and below

so lovely to be finding flowers again

baby cone and needles of the Tamarack Tree

aka Western Larch

 

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lovely earth day to one and all

today and forever

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A Glimpse of this past Week

autumn colors

 

skies thrilling

mist from cold nights and warm-ish days

First Snow arrived

joy inspiring

 

next day 

a dusting is all that is left of the snow

sunshine greets us with a blue sky

stone paths i make for my grandsons joy

 

 as well as fairy boats made of walnuts and wine corks

(do you have any suggestions for simple fun tiny boats for my ponds and my grandsons?)

today it rains

all in a week

late autumn

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Autumn Still Fills our Days and Nights

the sun came out today

for a little while to play

the Western Larch are a bit past their prime

still don their golds

a bit divine

the clouds mixed with fog
won my heart
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I only had my iPad with me today

so that is why these photos are grainy

a few days ago

we had a couple hours of snow:

lately days have been gray

and rainy

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wishing you a sweet autumn as we lean towards winter

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Autumn Snow

this is our third snowfall

each time 1/2 inch plus

autumn colors dressed in snow

with a dash of sunlight

so lovely

the golden forest trees are tamaracks (Western Larch)

they still have some of their needles on

stunning mixed with snow

light snow like this

reminds me of cotton fields

and so our autumn goes

sun and snow mingle 

sometimes rain graces our days

the wood stove is going

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