BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A PICNIC SPRAGUE LAKE A few swamp milkweed plants

A few swamp milkweed plants are in bloom along the South Fork Kishwaukee River on this late July morning in Wildflower Park

it can be beautiful or inspiring

Saguaro cacti and ocotillo cacti are seen in this desert southwest scene at Saguaro National Park

This individual stayed for a few moments while I photographed him and then took to the wing in the morning light

to avoid the chaos of everyday life

BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A PICNIC SPRAGUE LAKE A few swamp milkweed plantsA majestic view of North Sisters Mountain and Scott Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon. It had been a relaxing day at the campsite after the previous days of photographing this beautiful area in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The afternoon gave way to the early evening light that brought some soft lighting and remarkable colors to this incredible scene on this October day. A memory that stays with me to this day.