Winter in February

as we lean towards spring

each snowfall inspires my smiles

taking to heart winter's spirit

breath-enhancing sunsets.....

morning ice crystals 

made of fairy wings

rocks under faceted ice

make ones heart sing

celebrated my birthday at one of my beloved places

stayed for the alpine glow sunset

the first sunset in this post is of the night before

very similar sunsets

and

so beautiful

the sweet little birds

that stay with us all winter

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lovely end of winter to you!

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Thaw and Freeze

another trip to the park,

Glacier National Park

winter ice is starting to melt

offering views of the rocks below

(above photo)

water so clear..... 

presenting all the beautiful colors

each visit

each hour

offers unique sights

treasures 

that change with the wind and sun

thaw and freeze of winter snow and ice is

an early Spring theme

offering amazement to those that wander 

and 

gander at the details

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Autumn is Dancing with Summer

watery eye candy

the spirit of autumn breathed on a summer leaf and look what happened

music to my ears and eyes

a couple weeks ago.... just a tinge of gold in the woodland

another glimpse of Many Glacier

a visitor at my pond

along a tiny brook

high mountain flowers

traveled over the mountains

a long dirt road

and 

came upon a black bear

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a bit of this

a bit of that

summer leans into autumn

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