Indian Paintbrush

     The Indian Paintbrush plant is from the Snapdragon or Figwort Family and is known as hemi-parasites or a root parasite. The only way for a Paintbrush to survive is to stick it's tubes, which are called 'haustoria' into the roots of a host plant. Here in the West, that could be sagebrush. They depend upon another plant for not only nutrients, but water, too. They are annuals. And remember, if you plant their seeds--they need a 'host' plant in order to survive, or they won't live. The height of a Paintbrush entirely depends upon the richness of the soil and how much water it gets. The more water, the better the soil, the taller it becomes. Obviously, this plant doesn't transplant well. Since these plants are growing in my backyard here in Estes I couldn't resist taking pictures of them.

Change is Good

With change there are always new opportunities -- You don't have to bring a thing to it except a little willingness to see...

Loving Pink

A profusion of pink speaks to me of all gentleness and it is

enduring.    

Cougar Puma Mountain Lion

                       I love this bronze sculpture that stands along the river walk here in Estes Park. This beautiful piece was designed and sculpted by my neighbor Brian H Archibald. He and his wife built the Canyon Spirit Art Gallery in the early 1990's. His gallery was always a pleasure to peruse which I found myself in often, since Brian was a neighbor. There are many fine pieces of his work here in Estes for people to enjoy. Brian died in 1995 and the gallery was sold not to many years later. This beautiful piece provides a wonderful backdrop where tourist can take pictures and enjoy the legacy of a fine artists. 

Always Evolving

"Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the  evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the  experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having  at this moment."                                         ~Eckhart Tolle~                          A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

Western Tanger

Wild Ones

Angel Parsley

CrazyWeed

Golden Banner 

 

Globe Flower  

Yellow Bell  when blue older plant 

Stamen of a Cactus

 

   

Wild Iris Blue Flag

    Wild Snapdragon