Probably, it’s hard to tell what you’re looking at here: It’s ash on cobweb over an old critter hole.
This one is more recognizable: That’s a Gambel or scrub oak leaf (or if some other kind of oak, please let me know). Burned. From the Ferris Fire (I know this because 1) we don’t have scrub oak in Spring Creek Basin (maaaaaaybe in the most upper elevation reaches), and 2) there’s no fire in Spring Creek Basin).
I’m not sure how far south the fire is, as the eagle flies or the oak leaf flutters, from even the southwestern edge of Spring Creek Basin, and I found both of the above things in the sort of almost-northish region of the basin. Kinda wild.
Mariah was not super interested in modeling in the smoke. Can’t blame her.
All above pix taken Monday evening. As of Tuesday morning, the fire was at almost 57,000 acres and still 22% contained.
The little things ARE the big things for us who love them all. Continued prayers and gratitude to all firefighters working on this fire (and all others) in all capacities.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
That burned oakbrush leaf just says it all, TJ. The heart-breaking remnant of a casualty of war. This is all so soul-crushing but Maia – and all mustang photos – are always uplifting, a balm for the spirit in the ongoing disaster that is the Ferris fire. Prayers and gratitude for those who continue to battle for all of us.
Its flight itself seems like a bit of a minor miracle – think of what it “saw” on its travels?! Not sure I’d want to see that view. … The mustangs don’t seem too bothered; their behavior remains relaxed and peaceful. I’m so thankful for that. Never enough good can be said about the firefighting men and women on this and all wildfires.
The fire has entered the Bradfield. 😭
😦 More evacuations.
Definitely not good!
A reminder that life is fragile. I can’t get over how perfect it still is, despite being burned.
What a heartbreaking scene! Praying for rain! Hope everyone stays safe!
We are all collectively praying for rain! Thank you!
Amen! praying for every and everything’s safety. Fire is a natural part of nature, but we have so encroached as to make it dangerous for everyone and thing in its path. . .
And extraordinarily bad drought conditions contribute to the bad situation. Thanks for your prayers for everyone!
Amen! praying for every and everything’s safety. Fire is a natural part of nature, but we have so encroached as to make it dangerous for everyone and thing in its path. . .