Saturday, September 15, 2012

Observations in Late Summer at High Altitude

  
 

Each a marvel of renewal, clouds of seed pillows rest on the bushes. 
Like soft filaments of down, they ride on air currents to their destiny.


Dry, gravelly ground yields vivid cornflowers, a contrast of simplicity and symmetry.


  Berries like eyeballs stare placidly into the future - all-knowing, all-seeing.


In the the pale light of late summer, all dusty trails lead home.

19 comments:

  1. as always, barb, you meld beauty of photography and poetry so perfectly.

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  2. Beautiful,

    It is probably getting a little cool at night up where you are.

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  3. Wonderful scenes Barb. The seeds and eyeball berries look amazing. So many lovely things to see.

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  4. Hi,Barb!
    How lovely to see those lots of seed pillows resting, waiting for the moment to travel!
    I enlarged your fourth photo to further enjoy it, feeling as if I am watching one scene from a movie with the magnificent view and the horse riders.
    Have a good week!

    Tomoko







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  5. Your countryside, so breathtaking. So beautiful Barb. Have a great Sunday. Carol

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  6. Such a beautiful end of summer meditation. Always love the onset of golden autumn in your beloved Rockies...and then, the glory of winter. Thanks so much for taking us with you today.

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  7. I love your lyrical descriptions Barb. Everything looks so beautiful. I must admit though, I'm looking forward to seeing your "snowy" posts! I think it's because of all of the heat we've had this year, not to mention how beautiful it is there in wintertime!
    Love Di ♥

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  8. Beautiful, I suppose it is going to become colder soon.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  9. How pretty! What is that first bush? You picked some beauties for this post, Barb.

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  10. Liking that all dusty trails lead home...and that there are so many marvels in the world.

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  11. Late summer looks so peaceful in the Rockies.

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  12. It's so beautiful up there at all seasons -- thank you for sharing them with us.

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  13. Very beautiful. Being in the lap of nature is always so relaxing and calming to the mind. Your photos are as good as ever!
    Have a fabulous day Barb :)

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  14. A delightful series, Barb - thanks for sharing (and visiting my blog). Happy days ahead!

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  15. There is such beauty in end of summer life - even in the decay. You certainly know how to stop an enjoy it.

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  16. What fabulous scenery! You live in heaven.

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  17. So pretty. I love the brilliant colour of the cornflower and those doll's eyes always fascinate me.

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  18. Its always a joy to visit your blog, Barb. Have a wonderful sunday :)

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