Less than a month ago, I saw these wildflowers in the high mountains. They were in a meadow next to a turquoise lake.
The reason why they were blooming so late is that a snowfield was still melting. You can see it on the right edge of this photo and the previous one. After last winter's epic snowfall, roads were still closed in early September because deep fields of snow covered them. As the snow melted, spring flowers sprung up on the newly uncovered ground, even though it was almost autumn.
My best girlfriend and I loved our time in the flowers. She's the best dog that anyone could ask for as their outdoor buddy.
Now, a month later, the aspen leaves are reaching their full golden color - not so different from the golden flowers of a month ago.
that's beautiful and the perfect background for fabulous pups
ReplyDeleteSweet, Shyla's eyes are a beautiful shade of Topaz sparkling in the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteWe love the little gray hairs around her muzzle,
Astro is getting them too!
One of my Irish Wolfhounds, Mystic, was the best fieldwork companion I've ever had back when I was doing solo data gathering in the woods. SHE would keep ME in sight, which was a refreshing change! Thanks for bringing up that nice memory :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful and vibrant colors and of course a beautiful Shyla too! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteFrom spring flowers to autumn leaves in such a short time. Lovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOutstanding colour! YAM xx
Not so different indeed. I'm thankful for the cooler weather. It's been so hot.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Thankful Thursday. Scritches to the pups. ♥
Absolutely beautiful! You live in such an incredible place.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you struck it rich with the 'mountain gold' and your BFF.
ReplyDeleteKB and Shyla...so many adjectives come to my mind but about all that gets passed my lips is Breathtaking...
ReplyDeleteboth the scenery and your Best Girlfriend.
Hugs Cecilia
Your wildflowers and aspens are absolutely gorgeous and so is your bestie♥
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing, wildflowers and the aspens changing - nice.
ReplyDeleteTotally wonderful. and I am amazed to think that the snow there has been lying on the ground for maybe 10 months? And will still be there waiting for another blanket to fall very soon. Shyla blossoms out there among the flowers.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful fields of flowers you find in your mountains. Shyla is so beautiful inside and out.
ReplyDeleteNature can be so beautiful with its vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteLove this yellow post! Our aspens in the mountains had a brief but spectacular display. We're so dry and windy that many leaves just blow off the trees. Having dinner tonight with our mutual friend here in Breck.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post today...so many gorgeous blues, yellows...and of course, the best beauty ever...Miss Shyla!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing that the spring flowers bloom in autumn! Miss Shyla looks awed by it all. ♥
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
It is sooooo beautiful. Wonder when your snows will begin, again.
ReplyDeleteWe are thankful for the beauty around us too. Even the snow last weekend was beautiful (despite the fact that we heard many humans griping about it).
ReplyDeletePurrs & Head Bonks,
Oliver
So beautifuls!!!!! That second photo has such vibrant colors, and nothing is more beautifuls than you Shyla!!! ☺
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
Shyla is so beautiful in all those flowers!
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