The Crown of the Continent

this area is called:

The Crown of the Continent

driving up the North Fork

taking to heart the Rocky Mountain Range

the mountain peaks truly appear like a crown

upon the land

I was there a few days

and the blue of the sky was different each day

our planet

phenomenal

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September changes it's Cloak

September changes it's Cloak

still a mix of greens and golds

accented with the bone white of aspen trunks

and 

ankle high 

amber brush

 creek walking

offers a myriad of fallen leaves

shades of green 

to find delight in

a 

nest of puffballs

held in a green embrace

Autumn brings new wonders

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Autumn full of Golden

Golden Giants

aspen are elks favorite food

early evening light

first day of Autumn

a sweet trail to the North Fork River

to sit

simply be

with the beauty of a day

to take to heart

and become

the new season

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one more from the week before:

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North Fork, Montana

 the charming cabin i called home for 3 days

 found a nest with eggs made of snow 

north west entrance to Glacier National Park, Rocky Mountains

 afternoon above

 frosty morning and frozen river

 skiing along the steaming river, mighty cold at -10F/-26C

twas even colder during the night

 shadows were long

 and gray blue

this week, one day

the snow fell in the shape of stars

captured on Lucy's fur

(Lucy is a dog)

i love it when snow falls in the shape of stars

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Went North this Week

finally

blue skies

very cold temperatures

winter's artful expression

frosty beauty

exquisite design

treasures to behold

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River Otter

 

Circling Circle

whirling

twirling

circling circle of

ice

dancing in the rivers tides

for now

the dance is in one place

yet mix of sun and rivers dance

invite the ice

to blend and find another form

later this day

we only find

that water flows

and ice no more

~

 

We stood on the bank watching this large circle swirl, round and round. 

On the far side we heard and saw a river otter. Both rare and wonderful sightings. 

We watched the otter and the otter watched us.

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Visit Watery Wednesday for more water photos.

Glimpse of a week of winter skies

Morning sunlight is subtle
it pours through a thin layer of off white clouds
all is painted in pearlescent light
soft shadows of gray show off
impressions left in the crusty surface of snow
who passed when I was not here
will they pass when I am some day
there is enough warmth in this frozen morning
to release the scent of the trees
I walk inhaling
feeling the scent permeate my insides
I feel as though a tree now lives
within

home:

heading up the N.Fork, I love how I can see the lines of the hills in winter:

there's no road under that snow! I have to say 'tis a lovely place to wait to be rescued. Seven people stopped to ask if I need help, the last person with skill, was able to pull me out. I love Montana!:

in town:

sunset can takes ones breath away
replacing it with light:

To see more skies around the world go to: Skywatch Friday