and now the unspoiled beauty of the poudre canyon (pic heavy)

[fizzgig]

last sunday was about the burn, yesterday was about peace and relaxation.

we left early afternoon and there were no numbwits in front of us. no subarus, no trailers, no campers. it's about an hour and a half to our spot and it's a great drive.

elephant mountain



oh, that sky



and that river





new growth



i hope these are in bloom the next time we go up



the picnic spot



the lunch (can't wait for our corn to come in)

[shenmue]

1. Wowsers

[Scuba]

2. I really need to visit Colorado again soon.

[fizzgig]

4. of course you do!

but i'm a bit biased

[calimary]

3. WUNNNNNNNNNderful!!!

Beautiful scenes, and Beautiful photography!!! Both the wider shots and the close-ups! Love the new growth one at the tip of the pine tree branch!

Thank you so much for posting these! They're just delicious - including the lunch!

[fizzgig]

5. i'm glad you liked them

that little tree was so cute (can trees me cute?) and i'm glad my pics of it turned out.

[calimary]

6. YES trees can be cute!

Especially the little ones!

[marble falls]

7. Nice samich you got there. Got another?

[fizzgig]

8. husband ate the last one yesterday

at least i got one of the four i made.

[CrispyQ]

9. They are all lovely.

The new growth is my favorite. I love how the little casing pops off & the tips are so soft, for a few days anyway.

We live in a gorgeous state!

[fizzgig]

10. that wee little tree was just too much for me

i don't know that i would live anywhere else