It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood

Officially 2.5 inches on my unofficial railing counter, but it snowed lightly most of yesterday afternoon and evening, so moisture!  There is a wildfire located 15 miles southwest of Montrose in Ouray County, most probably set off by a controlled burn by BLM or NFS, but still a little close for comfort.




I'll admit it.  Low-lying clouds
are a favorite


Flowering holly peeking out from snow

Yes, that's a small patch of algae.  Mike scooped it up.
You have the right people obsessing about this

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