ladybug
An almost blooming thistle, and a ladybug. The red/green contrast is almost as good as yellow/blue.
whodunit
I’m sure the hole in the Mullein leaf bears no relation to the shadow on the other side.
yellow rose of the canal
A yellow rose grows wild along the Highline Canal. An early morning rain shower adds photogenic drops and strengthens the greens.
perfect perch
A mountain bluebird looks out through snow flurries. She has found the perfect size branch to perch on.
lost reception
Wires hang from what used to bring TV to these houses near the Moffat tunnel.
Caves and Kayak
Lake Superior has many colors, from the browns of the mud bluffs to the ice clear and ice cold waters of the north shore rocks. Here it is green, and so is the Meyer’s Beach sea cave it is illuminating.
Cold Coffee
An empty coffee cup matches the bear berries and the snow.
Flying Ibis
These Ibis, along with a number of other species of birds were everywhere in Brazos Bend State Park, taking advantage of high water for easy hunting.
Ripe
Gooseberries ripen early at the tree line. As do other fruits; we found full patches of raspberries later.
catch the storm
Not 5 minutes before, these clouds were dumping hail on Guenella Pass.