OUR AMAZING WORLD FROZEN BRANCHES peachleaf willow tree and box

peachleaf willow tree and box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West

After photographing the wildflowers

I started to look for patterns with color and found many cloud subjects to choose from

Wild Bergamot flowers grow in abundance near quaking aspen trees on this montane ecosystem from Rocky Mountain National Park

I didn't have far to hike to reach the west end of the park where there was an abundance of wildflowers along with a mist in front of the box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West

OUR AMAZING WORLD FROZEN BRANCHES peachleaf willow tree and boxThere are many common milkweed plants in this part of the park. The seed pods are late opening this year and should have released the seeds a couple months ago. Many of the seeds and fluff are finally exposed and will eventually be carried off during the next windy day at Wildflower Park. (620 262)