Hi, kids!
Today's report has been created in honor
of those who are grieving. I hope it brings you a moment of peace.
Now, the
report.....
I looked out the window at the
large, pink ball creeping over the treeline yesterday morning and began lacing
my boots. Hadn't been to the river in a while. The changes are
remarkable!
Well traveled waterhole. The river is
100 feet away. Why, do the animals prefer to drink here?
Some of you probably remember this old
fence from my flood series last year. Now, it's high and dry and surrounded by
foliage.
An "ahhhhhhhhhhhhh"
moment.
Mop-haired island, magenta
sky.
Sun's brush
strokes.
One year ago, the sand bar was
underwater. This spring, it was scoured bare. Now, lush foliage
abounds.
The kind of moment that makes you stop
and stare.
Upriver, I spotted this oddity. At first
glance, I thought fungus? Dead foliage?
Upon closer inspection, I discovered it
was a MAJOR gathering of blue beetles.
They were devouring the young willows, bark, stem and all!
Golden glow.
Lemon petals.
Champagne world.
Was I ever pleased to spot the voracious
blue beetles on a burr bush! Maybe they'll eat them too?
Remember this log from the spring river
reports? Look at it now, swallowed in new growth!
Burr bliss.
Upriver, a lone red willow...being
devoured by the blue beetle bridage.
Fall's paint brush.
Wild flower parade. (Liping and Linda,
this one is for you!)
Nature is the best artist. Look at the
growth pattern.....reminds me of spinch or some lettuces. Wonder if it's
edible?
Back lit beauty.
Mother nature's "dance floor".
Nose to the wind, I spotted this coyote
cavorting near a water hole.
He didn't spot me at first.... but when
he did!!!!
One of my favorite shots in this batch.
How fancy stitching originated! (Reminds
me of a stitch my grandmother used on a necktie quilt.)
The path, less
traveled.
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The less the fire, the greater the
smoke.
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