Monthly Archives: August 2003

These incredible skies always take my breath away. This shot, at sunset, shows that ‘golden hour’ that warms the light…  

I could not believe the incredible varity of mushrooms that we spotted on the forest floor, during our walk today. Some of them are so beautiful and so deadly. Others are a yummy addition to the dinner menu…It pays to … Continue reading →

The air is crisp and the trees are beginning to show a tint of yellow. Fall is in the air…

Nature’s patterns are an endless delight…

These Anasazi ruins in Aztec, New Mexico are favorites of mine, partly because of their easy accessibility. The guide book says ” Imagine living here at that time. Smell the aroma of corn and venison stew simmering in the clay … Continue reading →

The Hummingbirds around the ranch just fascinate me. This little guy looks like he’s eyeing this ant to see if he’s going to drink enough to be a bother! These tiny fellows are so accustomed to people that you can … Continue reading →

We have waited since July 1st, when the fire ban went into effect, to sit around a campfire together. The rains for the past few days finally wet down the forest enough to allow fires to be lit.There was a … Continue reading →

Our neighbor, John, came running over to tell us about the fog against the mountain just at dusk…what an eerie and beautiful sight. There is never a day similar to the one before. Nature is awesome in this magical place. … Continue reading →

Outside of Durango, CO is a honey factory called Honeyville. You can watch the work going on in the bottling section of the factory through a window. But what’s even more fun…you can watch the bees hard at work in … Continue reading →