The morning I found the fire, I found something else first: mountain-goat ponies!
Chrome’s band up on the high western boundary. They are the one band hanging around somewhat consistently in this area within proximity of the water catchment. I hope at least a couple of other bands are taking advantage of the good water; I’ve seen Kreacher’s and Grey/Traveler’s in the region.
Jif as sentinel. Love her color in that early morning light with the earth of her home reflecting up at her, her reflecting it out … love it. Anybody taking bets on the belly? If she foals in August or very early September, Grey bred her before Chrome stole her … Otherwise, it will be Chrome’s baby – possibly his first?!
Two Boots and Rio at the top of the world. It really does fall off in rimrock cliffs that form the westering boundary of the basin … but not TOO close …!
Love this little mister!
Disappointment Valley stretches out and away beyond Chrome, Rio and Two Boots. Spring Creek Basin is tucked into a little paradise at the valley’s eastern edge. This is looking sort of north-northwest.
Looking more westerly over the valley. This is what happens when you “bandolier” your camera and your hip fires shots without your consent – or help with composition! Quite a fall from the rimrock here. Toward the lower center, you can kind of make out the road to the basin that crosses private ranch land.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 