Bitterroot and Bergamot

Sunrise pumpkin, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin

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Muted delicacy, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

parchment leaves
dry skeleton branches
a muted poignant beauty

Taken in Madison, Wisconsin's Arboretum.

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golden light, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

rooted to the ground
we see sun and tree merge -
kaleidoscope of light and color

Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley. Photo by Alex.

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Meandering through paradise, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

river that rushed headlong
through steep mountain canyons
now meanders at leisure

Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley.

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A breezy morning, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Russet and gold - Wisconsin's fall dress.
Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin.

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Riot of color, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken near the Thai Pavilion in Olbrich Gardens, Madison, Wisconsin (see photo immediately preceding.)

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Congenial green critters, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Click through to view large the sartorial splendor of these whimsical critters.

Taken in Olbrich Gardens, Madison, Wisconsin

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Such sweet faces, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Olbrich Gardens, Madison, Wisconsin

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Cat yoga, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Every now and then I can't resist blogging Gus. This is Gus the Galloping Goose, who rolled himself into this ridiculous position and just lay there gazing at me. He was oblivious to the indignity of his pose and enjoyed it for quite awhile before getting up and strolling away.

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Remembering, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

trapped in a lacy cage
spiky seeds remember freedom
white blooms in warm sun

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The Sunrise Show, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin

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Shoreline of gold, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

in perfect stillness
mirrored green and gold
the soul of the woods

Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley

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Fall colors in rock garden, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

gold light on lichen
shadows on the path
flowers hope for one more day

Taken in Madison, Wisconsin

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Cloudgleam, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin

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Early morning at the ranch, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken at the MCG Ranch in western Montana

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Autumn hills, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin

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Fragile leaves, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley

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Clearwater River in full dress, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

crystalline waters
adorned in red and gold
rippling over stones

This photo has been submitted to Photo Friday in honor of its weekly theme: FRESH.

Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley

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Peaceful autumn day, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

sky mirror
blue so deep and still
shattered by wind's quick gust

Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley

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