Thursday, November 30, 2006

 

Long-gone heyday


Long-gone heyday, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.
Taken in Maryville, Montana, a ghost town just outside of Helena.


rusting and peeling,
weighed down by history...
too many untold stories


Wednesday, November 29, 2006

 

First snow in the Swan Range


First snow in the Swan Range, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

just a light dusting
under a cold wild blue sky -
portent of what's to come



Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley.


Tuesday, November 28, 2006

 

A few simple stalks


A few simple stalks, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin.


Monday, November 27, 2006

 

Structure at dusk


Structure at dusk, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin.


Saturday, November 25, 2006

 

Winter comes to northern Montana


brooding and bleak
accepting the lonely wind
the land turns inward


Taken from a webcam shot of Swiftcurrent Lake in Glacier Park.

Friday, November 24, 2006

 

Going to seed


Going to seed, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

elegant cattail
bends low, shedding its burden
for the next generation


Taken in Madison, Wisconsin's Arboretum.


Thursday, November 23, 2006

 

Fall colors


Fall colors, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.


Happy Thanksgiving!


Wednesday, November 22, 2006

 

Promise of blue


Promise of blue, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

early mountain sun
burning through white misty shroud
promises bright blue



Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley.


Tuesday, November 21, 2006

 

Sunrise across the valley


Sunrise across the valley, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin.


Monday, November 20, 2006

 

Intermingled


Intermingled, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

flashes of brown and gold
drifting leaves change the pattern
of autumn's still-life


Taken in Madison, Wisconsin's Arboretum.


Friday, November 17, 2006

 

Untasted blackberry


Untasted blackberry, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

nature's bounty
parched and sere in late fall
locked in place by time


Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin.


Thursday, November 16, 2006

 

Hidden pond in sunlight


Hidden pond in sunlight, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Madison, Wisconsin's Arboretum


Wednesday, November 15, 2006

 

Shadows reach the aspen trees


Shadows reach the aspen trees, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

in sudden shadow-chill
watching gleam of white aspen
I pull the coat close


Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin




Tuesday, November 14, 2006

 

Cloudy-bright

Cloudy-bright
Cloudy-Bright, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in western Montana's Big Hole Valley.


Monday, November 13, 2006

 

Berries and blue


Berries and blue, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

glancing up I see
vivid red dancing on blue:
sudden joy floods my heart

Taken in Dane County, Wisconsin


Thursday, November 09, 2006

 

Heavy rain on a mountain lake


Heavy rain on a mountain lake, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

sudden angry gusts
of whirling wind and water
sweep rain in my face

Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley.


Wednesday, November 08, 2006

 

Goldenrod in white



Goldenrod in white, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin.


 

Tranquillity



Tranquillity, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

little spring-fed pond
a clear autumnal idyll
still offering green

Taken in Madison, Wisconsin's Arboretum.


Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 

Transparent leaf


Transparent leaf at sunset, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

red translucent leaves
agleam in woodsy bramble
a moment alight, then gone

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin


Monday, November 06, 2006

 

Lake McDonald sunset


























This is Lake McDonald in Glacier Park, taken from a webcam shot at 5 pm on Sunday night. I regularly check my favorite mountain spots as seen by webcam, and every now and again I come across a magnificent sunrise or sunset that I can't resist sharing. Amazing to me that technology has now made possible a virtual visit any time to places that have always been in my dreams since I first saw them as a child.

Friday, November 03, 2006

 

Silhouettes


Silhouettes, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

stalwart sentinels
majestic in last light
guarding the magic

Taken in western Montana's Swan Valley.


Thursday, November 02, 2006

 

Color steals into the valley at sunrise


the dawn's chill gray light
yields to morning's miracle
trees glow one by one

Taken in Iowa County, Wisconsin


Wednesday, November 01, 2006

 

Catching the rays


Catching the rays, originally uploaded by Bitterroot.

Taken in Madison, Wisconsin's Arboretum.


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