Knife Edge (right) and Valentine Mesa (left) and the eastern ridges of Spring Creek Basin (including McKenna Peak and Temple Butte) usually glow a sort of purplish orange at the very end of most days, but the vivid almost-*pink* in this pic was from late sunlight diffused through wildfire-smoke haze.
The smoke wasn’t too bad over us, but plumes from the Deer Creek, Wright Draw and Turner Gulch fires northwest and north of us were clearly visible beyond the horizon of our peaceful little enclave.
Gaia and mares from another band nearby weren’t at all bothered … but those smoky drifts drew my eyes constantly.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Worrying times – for all of us.
Stay safe, TJ
Indeed.
Yes, the fires are very concerning!!
They’re still growing, but the smoke (here) is less.
Hope some rain is on the way to put out the fires!
We are ALWAYS hoping and praying for rain, but dang, we’re not getting much return on our hopes and prayers.
This is strangely beautiful, TJ. Such incredible pinks and mauves. Sad that the origin of such extraordinary color is wildfire rapidly and voraciously devouring our lands. We need rain so, so badly.
I always think that, too – that wildfire smoke could have cast a beautiful, otherworldly light. … I’d rather have some rain light (and bows). 😉