Reflection in the morning light...

Softly...

Opposites...

Rain coming...

Early morning sun at Coldwater Lake...

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Waiting, patiently...

An evening walk...

... is a great way to see old friends.

See the light...

And then...

...The osprey circled and flew closer to me, as if proud of its catch.

Success!

The osprey sat patiently in a tree above the lake till just the right moment.  It swooped down instantly, grabbed a good sized fish, and now its six-foot wingspan is carrying it and the fish home to the nest.  It was magical to see.  

...Would smell as sweet-- a wild rose in the wetlands

Daylight, letting go...

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The colors of twilight...

A tiny artist left his palette behind...

The door is open...

...Come on in!

The wildflowers near the mountain are amazing this year...

Just a little bit tired...

Look at us!

Quiet time...

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Very tasty!

A wee bit of foxglove with some grass on the side-- Very tasty!

Go under, climb over ...

...but don't let it stop you!

Embracing the coming night...

Watched by a hawk...

Nothing but calm at Silver Lake...

Very relaxed...

Last light...

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Meditation...

You have to love Columbine!

It was a beautiful day...

Thanks, wildflowers, you made my day!

Almost there...

Floating Mountain...

Safe Landing...

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Away from the noise...

And this morning, away from the madness.

Woodland bouquet...

I'm hiding...

Our tiny little garden snakes are non-venomous.  He can't hurt you at all--- unless you're a bug.

The food here isn't bad...

...but the seat is hard... and cold!

Cooler by the creek...

Just a trickle of water...

Looking towards a cloud-cloaked Mt. St. Helens from the top of Johnston Ridge--  That little trickle a torrent of white water,  2000 feet lower and about 5 miles away.  

Glowing in the twilight...

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As the crow flies...

Be proud of what you do...

Warmer days---

Just swimming by...

A beaver swims by but doesn't say hello-- dusk at the wetlands.

Let's just sit on the bank and watch for a while...